The devastation caused by tornadoes from Hurricane Milton has impacted both Palm Beach County and the Treasure Coast.
Everyone has been moved by the heartbreaking images, so WPTV wanted to do our part to help local victims.
That's why on Tuesday, Oct. 15 we're partnering with 7 businesses in our viewing area to raise funds for those needing support.
WELLINGTON FUNDRAISER LOCATION
WPTV anchors Hollani Davis, Janny Rodriguez and senior reporter Matt Sczesny will be at JoJo's Raw Bar & Grill, located at 13889 Wellington Trace A-20 in Wellington, from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.
The owner of JoJo's Raw Bar & Grill will donate 10% of sales on that day to the Scripps Howard hurricane relief fund.
FORT PIERCE FUNDRAISER LOCATION
WPTV anchors Michael Williams, Meghan McRoberts and reporter John Barron will be at Pierced Ciderworks, located at 411 N Second Street in Fort Pierce, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
The owner of Pierced Ciderworks will donate 10% of sales on that day to the Scripps Howard hurricane relief fund.
Additional food trucks — Point Break Kitchen and Jimbo Slice — will be on location and also donate 10% of sales to the Scripps Howard Fund.
MARTIN COUNTY FUNDRAISER LOCATION
WPTV First Alert Weather chief meteorologist Steve Weagle, our new meteorologist Chris Sowers, WPTV anchor Shannon Cake and reporter T.A. Walker will be at Philly Down South, located at 825 N East Ocean Boulevard on Hutchinson Island, from noon until 10:30 p.m.
Chris is coming to us from WPVI in Philadelphia, and this is your opportunity to meet him and welcome him to Florida.
The owner of Philly Down South is donating 20% of sales that day to the Scripps Howard hurricane relief fund.
This event will be Philly-themed with Yuengling beer and Philadelphia pretzels for sale, in addition to the restaurant's regular menu.
Philly Down South is located next door to the Elliott Museum and Stuart Beach. It's also across the road from the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center.
JUPITER FUNDRAISER LOCATION
WPTV Reporters Mike Trim and Jon Shainman, and First Alert Meteorologist James Wieland will be at The Woods Jupiter at 129 Soundings Avenue, Jupiter.
The restaurant will be donating 10% of its proceeds to the hurricane fund from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
DELRAY BEACH FUNDRAISER LOCATION
The Square Peg Pizzeria opened just ten days ago on Atlantic Avenue in Delray Beach, an it is joining four other restaurants Tuesday in raising money for tornado victims Tuesday.
Square Peg will be raising it's money from 4-PM to closing.
To owner Joe Maffe, the struggle many victims now face is personal. His former home in New England was destroyed by Hurricane Sandy 12 years ago, and he now wants to help his new neighbors whose homes were damaged by tornadoes.
"It was a great opportunity for us to jump on board, a great cause, support it locally, and help everyone in the community as much as we could," said Maffe
Maffe says the restaurant in Delray Beach and other Square Peg Pizzeria outlets in Connecticut do regular fundraisers for charitable causes.
HOBE SOUND FUNDRAISER LOCATION
The Grove, Cucina & Wine will be donating 10% of their sales to raise money for tornado victims Tuesday.
They will be open from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m.
STUART FUNDRAISER LOCATION:
Deena Rahill with Sound Vibrational Healing will be hosting a Sound Healing Session at the Elliot Museum in Stuart from 2-3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
50% of the sales from Tuesday's class will go towards the fundraiser. You can learn more about the class here.
All of the money raised will benefit local storm victims.
And if you can't make it to the events, you can donate directly to the fund by clicking here.
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