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Yelp Helps for the Holidays Benefit for Judson Center Tonight

Enjoy a Jolly Good Time and Support the Judson Center at Leon & Lulu from 6-9 p.m.

Want to do some good this holiday season? There’s a benefit for Judson Center at Leon & Lulu that’s not only a blast, but also rewarding and helpful to local kids in need. Yelp Helps for the Holidays: A Benefit for Judson Center is from 6-9 p.m. November 12 at Leon & Lulu.

Enjoy tastes from a dozen local restaurants, drinks, sweet tunes, fabulous shopping and the opportunity to stuff a stocking full of goodies for babies, kids and teens at the Judson Center. Every child will receive a stocking, including everything from daily necessities such as toothpaste and deodorant, to silly toys that will bring smiles.

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“We had an idea to give back to teens who are often forgotten during the holidays,” says Mary Liz Curtin, co-owner of Leon & Lulu. “We got in touch with our wonderful and creative friends and Yelp and then contacted Judson Center. Once we learned Judson Center worked with kids of all ages, and even infants, we decided to create an event that would give every child at Judson a gift – Yelp Helps for the Holidays.”

The Judson Center is a non-profit that provides expert, comprehensive services in southeastern Michigan that strengthen children, adults and families impacted by abuse and neglect, autism, developmental disabilities, and mental health challenges.

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For a $20 donation, guests will get a bag to fill full of gifts and fundamentals (an $80-$100 value) for a special child, plus complimentary food and drink from the following generous partners:

Blaze Fast Fired Pizza - blazepizza.com

Cacao Tree Cafe - cacaotreecafe.com

Café Muse - cafemuseroyaloak.com

Coffee of Origin - coffeeoforigin.com

Fountain Bistro - fountainbistro.com

KIND Snacks - kindsnacks.com

Mad Hatter Bistro - madhatterbistro.com

Peteet Cheesecake - peteetscheesecakes.com

Potbelly - potbelly.com

Sweet Artisan Marshmallows - sweetartmarsh.com

Treat Dreams - treatdreams.com

Boozy Bevvy Partners:

New Belgium Brewing - newbelgium.com

McClary Bros. - mcclarybros.com

Enjoy tons of Yelp giveaways and a fun holiday themed photo booth to remember the evening. Get a jump on holiday shopping at Leon & Lulu – 10% of all proceeds will benefit the Judson Center.

Guests are asked to RSVP to www.yelp.com/events/clawson-yelp-helps-for-the-holidays-a-benefit-for-judson-center-at-leon-and-lulu. For more information, or email Detroit@yelp.com.

About Leon & Lulu:

Leon & Lulu is a destination lifestyle store featuring an eclectic mix of upscale furniture, unforgettable gifts, and accessories in an environment unlike any other. Located in the historic Ambassador Roller Rink in Clawson, Michigan, Leon & Lulu offers 15,000-square feet of fabulous shopping, with a new 7,800-square feet expansion into the neighboring Old Clawson Theatre slated to open this spring. Locally owned and family run, Leon & Lulu prides itself in providing a fun, welcoming atmosphere, serving hot coffee, cookies and popcorn – often via roller skates – to visiting patrons. For more information, or to shop online, please visit www.leonandlulu.com.

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