Charlie's Ale House kicks off a new fundraiser for the Lesbian Community Cancer Project (LCCP) this month. Customers may purchase a brass plaque engraved with their name for $25—100% of the proceeds will benefit LCCP. The engraved plaques will decorate Charlie's 30-ft. bar, a mahogany reproduction of the famous Brunswick Oriental bar popularized in the late 1800s.
'Since we opened in November we've wanted a way to thank our customers,' said Tim Rasmussen, owner of Charlie's. 'This way we can immortalize our neighbors' names and they can contribute to an organization they love.'
On March 2, Charlie's Ale House sponsored a wrap-up party for LCCP's annual Coming Out Against Cancer gala where they introduced the plaques to volunteers, donors, sponsors and friends. 'This is a terrific opportunity for LCCP to share our mission and vision with the Andersonville community,' said Lexi Ward, LCCP's Events & Volunteer Coordinator. 'And every plaque you buy immortalizes your support for LCCP.'
LCCP envisions a culture in which lesbian, bisexual, and transgender women have appropriate and accessible healthcare in a supportive and bias-free environment. To work toward that goal, LCCP's mission is to advance the health and quality of life for lesbian, bisexual and transgender women through advocacy and public education. Current program offerings for women include smoking-cessation clinics, a buddy program and support groups for women affected by cancer, and referrals to lesbian-sensitive healthcare providers. All of LCCP's programs for women are free of charge.
Charlie's Ale House is located at 5308 N. Clark. Order forms for plaques are presented to guests with their check or available from any server or bartender. Plaques are $25 and 100% tax deductible.