On Sunday, Houstonians of all ages and professions will band together to raise money for a friend in need. Houston residents who frequent the bustling and eclectic bar and restaurant scene in Houston will be participating in a block party to raise money for Lauren Salinas, a well-known bartender and friend to many.
Salinas, who has worked at Anvil Bar and Refuge, Beaver’s Ice House and Voice, the restaurant inside the hotel Icon, was involved in a serious automobile accident while traveling on her motorized scooter last weekend. Since the accident, there has been a non-stop rallying effort from friends and loved ones around Houston in order to raise money for what is hoped to be a very speedy recovery.
Many of the people who worked along side Salinas were also an integral part of Houston’s bar and restaurant scene. For the most part, this community of bartenders, artists and chefs represents a significant part of the new and exciting local business community. One thing the employees and business owners have in common is the struggle to afford health insurance at either the personal or small business owner level.
The struggle to afford health care, especially in times of dire need, is one that this community knows all to well. Luckily for Linda, her road to recovery will benefit from the support of a community who not only empathizes with her misfortunes, but also values the health of a good friend.
For all the criticisms that might stick to Houston residents, a lack of character and empathy certainly don’t apply.
To join in the effort of helping out a good person at a very important time, a block party will be held on Sunday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Paulie’s, located at the corner of Westheimer and Driscoll. Many local restaurants and businesses will be raising money for Linda’s recovery by donating portions of their sales or by donating products for a silent auction that will be held on Sunday.
