On Thursday, November 12th, eight Corvallis businesses will donate 10% of the day’s proceeds to help Anna and Donald Russell, the owners of downtown’s Terra Viva Gallery.
Both were seriously injured in a head-on collision on November 1st.
Raw Hair Society, Seoul Sisters Boutique, Treefort Children’s Boutique, Grassroots Book Store, Sew Sisters Fabric Shoppe, Plant Posse, Greenhouse Coffee + Plants, and Sibling Revelry are all taking part.
(Photo: Greenhouse Coffee + Plants/The Corvallis Inquirer)
These eight shops are stitching together some help for the Russells… and no, it’s not news. It’s just, well, very… Corvallis.
Each location will also be collecting cash and restaurant gift cards through the rest of the week.
Anna Russell recently shared a photo of a pendant and an update saying, “I will have a long recovery ahead.” She said she may also hold a sale at the Terra Viva Gallery, next to the Book Bin at 354 SW Madison Ave.
The gallery’s website showcases her handmade jewelry, ceramics, and paintings alongside Donald Russell’s hand-cast garden art. Both were seriously injured in the crash.
The Russells were in a Toyota Avalon that collided with a Ford Bronco at SW Philomath Blvd and SW 53rd Street, according to Corvallis PD. Both had to be freed from the car and were taken to Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center.
As we reported on November 3rd, Corvallis police identified Bronc Daniel Shuey as the driver of the Bronco. He was arrested on suspicion of second- and third-degree assault, driving under the influence of intoxicants, reckless driving, and two counts of recklessly endangering another person.
The Benton County Sheriff’s Office release report shows Shuey was booked into jail on November 1st and released the next day after posting bail.
Plant Posse also shared three other ways to help Anna and Donald Russell, outside of making a purchase from the listed stores this Thursday.
Readers can shop online at Terra Viva Gallery, buy Donald’s “Teddy Bear Mine: A Children’s Songbook” on Amazon, or drop off cash or restaurant gift cards at any participating business. Each location will host a donation box for cash and/or meal gift cards for the remainder of the week.
By shopping local, you help support a community.
This Thursday, eight downtown businesses are doing the same for one of their own… sharing a portion of what they earn with others.
Raw Hair Society - 600 SW Third St.
Seoul Sisters Boutique - 138 SW Second St.
Treefort Children’s Boutique - 117 NW Second St.
Grass Roots Books - 251 SW Madison Ave.
Sew Sisters Fabric Shoppe - 300 SW Madison Ave.
Plant Posse - 133 NW Second St.
Greenhouse Coffee + Plants - 308 SW Monroe Ave.
Sibling Revelry - 145 NW Second St.
This article was written by Jackson Hayes, a contributor to The Corvallis Inquirer. Feel free to send us your stories or articles to publish at: editor@corvallisnow.com
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