LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – The terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001 brought the United States together both in mourning and unified support.
Now, 25 years later, a Lubbock restaurant is hoping the community will come together once again.
Stella’s restaurant along 82nd Street has a special connection to New York – that’s where it was originally established in 1973. That’s why causes like this hit close to home for the restaurant.
Stella’s is hosting a fundraiser on September 11th. A portion of all sales will go toward the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation was created in honor of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who laid down his life to save others during the attacks.
The foundation provides veterans and first responders with mortgage-free homes, specially-adapted smart homes for those catastrophically injured, and scholarships for their children.
“That little bit of help, I’m sure goes a long way, especially in the times we’re in now. We all know things are getting more expensive,” William Harper, the managing partner at Stella’s, said. “I’m sure it goes a long way for the people who have experienced immense tragedy.”
Harper says it’s important for Lubbock to show its support, even though the nonprofit is based in New York.
“If something that serious happened here in Lubbock, I think the American people would have rallied around us and would have supported us,” Harper said. “Whatever happens to us, it happens to us together. We rely on each other to make sure we pick each other up off the ground and get back on our feet.”
Stella’s is located at 6015 82nd St Ste 1, Lubbock, TX 79424. It’s open from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and the fundraiser lasts all day. All purchases in-store, online, on food or gift cards, will help the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.
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