During the season of giving, teens in foster care are often forgotten about, but Lezlee Robinson of Rice Street Tattoo has made it her yearly mission to change that.
This year, Rice Street Tattoo and Shoe Tree Brewing Co. are joining forces to raise funds to provide 52 local teenagers with gift cards for the holiday season through a Friday the 13th party.
The tattoo flash and beer release party will be held Dec. 13 beginning at noon at Rice Street Tattoo located at 113 Rice Street.
Grab a tattoo or try out Shoe Tree’s special release of its Sleigher Coffee Imperial Stout and the Rice Street Lager.
With your donation of a $25 gift card or a $25 monetary donation, you’ll receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win $500. All proceeds go directly to the fundraiser.
If you’re opting for something more permanent, a portion of all tattoo sales on December 13 and a portion of all beer sold will also be donated to the fundraiser.
Can’t make it to the fundraiser itself? Both Rice Street Tattoo and Shoe Tree Brewing Co. located at 1496 Old Hot Springs Rd. (next to Sassafras) will be accepting donations from Dec. 9 to Dec. 18.
At Shoe Tree, you can also pick a shoe off their holiday shoe tree to make a holiday shoe donation the teen has requested themselves.
If you’d prefer to contribute virtually, or wish to pick an individual child to shop for, you can head over to https://ricestreettattoo.com for more options.
At the end of the donation period, gift cards will be collected and distributed to teens experiencing homelessness or who are in foster care in collaboration with school counselors.
“Through this initiative, we aim to provide each teen with access to basic necessities, including clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, and more,” Robinson said. “By working closely with counselors, we ensure that each teen receives the most relevant support for their unique needs, empowering them to thrive both personally and academically.”
Learn more at https://ricestreettattoo.com
