(received in email today) The people, who make New Orleans great, greatly need our help!

So many of you have called Brennan's with offers of prayers, help and donations and we have truly been overwhelmed. The scope of the devastation is, well, devastating but we are busy about the task of helping many friends and family that have come and will continue to come to Houston.

The cooks, servers and restaurant workers of New Orleans have provided fabulous times and memories for millions. Now we must remember them in their time of need. The Commander’s Palace Family of Restaurants is spearheading a relief fund to benefit professionals in the hospitality industry who will be without jobs as New Orleans is rebuilt.

Whether it’s our dedicated employees, or those of our peers, we are particularly sensitive to the fact that these individuals - all of whom work long, hard hours and depend on their salary or tips to live - will have a tough road ahead these coming weeks or months.

Our part of the country is known for taking hospitality very seriously, and its right to do something to help these folks who are so devoted to the industry.

This is where you can help!

We will be hosting an all day event at

Brennan’s of Houston,

3300 Smith Street,

713-522-9711

Friday, September 9, from 10 am until 8 pm

To help raise funds and boost spirits!

Stop by for hors d’oeuvres from devoted Houston Restaurants and a glass of wine with us and remember to invite your friends.

All we are asking is for a minimum donation of $40 per person.

100% of all donations will be directly distributed to the New Orleans Hospitality Workers Disaster Relief Fund. This fund will be coordinated by the Greater Houston Community Foundation, a well-established charitable organization.

www.ghcf.org

Any restaurant, business, or individual that would like to make a contribution can use the fund as a resource to send donations. Money will be distributed directly to those people most affected after qualifying by application.

From the bottom of our hearts THANK YOU from the Brennan Family for all of your love, caring and concern!

You our valued friends are everything to us!!

The Team at Brennan's of Houston

P.S. I have printable PDF files about these events that you can use as flyers at your place of business. Please e-mail me direct & I will send them. Kathryne@brennanshouston.com thanks, Kat-