Category: The LOVE-19 Challenge

The Love-19 Challenge was a call to real estate lenders, such as myself, to give community support by buying 19 gift cards from local businesses who have been affected in some way by the COVID-19 pandemic, and giving the gift cards away.

As a business owner myself I understand running a business is stressful. I couldn’t imagine how much more stressful it was for small businesses that have been forced to scale back or shut their doors entirely.

Welcome to Week #5 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a free $25 gift card to Amici’s Pizzeria in downtown Grimsby.

Amici’s Pizzeria is a family-run local business serving hand-tossed and stone-oven New Jersey style pizza.

Welcome to Week #18 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a free $25 gift card to I Love Gelato in Burlington.

I Love Gelato is a family-owned restaurant making authentic made-in-house gelato. They have so many flavours, they have something for everyone, including gluten-free, sugar-free, and vegan options.

Welcome to Week #17 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a free gift card to Maccheroni Cucina Alfresco in Hamilton.

Maccheroni Cucina Al Fresco is a local Italian family restaurant on Main St West in Hamilton near McMaster University. They offer an array of comforting Italian dishes. Their philosophy is good food brings family and friends together at the table and you are welcomed there as family.

Welcome to Week #16 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a $25 gift card to Stuffed with Love Perogies in St. Catharines.

Stuffed with Love Perogies is a wonderful little shop, on Niagara Street, in St. Catharines, offering Mennonite style foods such as hand-pinched perogies, soups, meat buns, and cabbage rolls.

Welcome to Week #15 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a $25 gift card to Crumbuns Bakeshop in Hamilton.

Crumbuns Bakeshop is a labour of love in tribute to the baker and store owner’s grandmother. They offers a creative assortment homemade confections, baked goods, and a signature blend of premium coffee. A small variety of gifts suitable for visitors to the nearby hospital adorn the walls of the café.

Welcome to Week #14 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a $25 gift card to The Judge and Jester in Grimsby, Ontario.

The Judge and Jester is a favourite small town British influenced/traditional pub fare restaurant. They are offering a new patio/takeout menu. And as the folks there say “The Court is always in session, so join us for Time Well Served”.

Welcome to Week #13 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a $25 gift card to The Olive Board Charcuterie Company.

The Olive Board Charcuterie Company, a charcuterie and win bar. They brings casual sophistication to your dining experience. The restaurant is a passion and a dream come true for the owners.

Welcome to Week #12 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a $25 gift cards to Joe Feta’s Greek Village in St. Catharines.

Joe Feta’s Restaurant is a family own restaurant, three generations, proudly serving wonderful food and hospitality of Greece in St. Catharines and Niagara. Their recipes are generations old and have become some of the best known and loved dishes in Niagara.

Welcome to Week #11 – FREE GIVEAWAY for the ❤️-19 Challenge to support local businesses! This week’s giveaway was a $25 gift cards to the Skyway Diner in Burlington.

The Skyway Diner is a popular restaurant in Burlington, Ontario, located on 645 Plains Rd E. They have delicious food and wonderful staff. Check their Facebook page for their daily specials.