The Veil Brewing Co. hosting fundraiser for Virginia Supportive Housing this Saturday

There’s no “Veil” of secrecy surrounding the fact that Richmond’s own The Veil Brewing Company, which concocts some of the country’s most coveted and most eccentric brews, represents a burgeoning philanthropic powerhouse in the Richmond community.

On the third Thursday of every month, the popular brewery hosts a new beer release and donates 15 percent of proceeds to a local non-profit. They’ve recently organized events supporting organizations such as HandsOn Greater Richmond, Family Lifeline, and Greater Richmond SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now).

This Saturday’s event represents something a little different, but it’s still rooted in the spirit of philanthropy that flows through the Veil Brewing Company just as plentifully as their tasty IPAs flow through their taps.

Michelle Tarpey, one of the knowledgeable staff behind the bar at Veil, is turning 35. To help her celebrate, the Veil Brewing Company is donating 15 percent of sales from 6:00 – 9:00 PM to Virginia Supportive Housing.

Virginia Supportive Housing (VSH), headquartered in Richmond, manages permanent supportive housing properties across Virginia with residents that formerly experienced chronic homelessness. VSH helps their residents with case management services to help them get health care access, secure income, access skill-building programs, and connect them with recovery and mental health service to help recover from substance abuse and receive necessary treatment.

VSH serves more than 1,000 individuals every year and is currently in the process of renovating the first property it ever opened: New Clay House.

Located in Jackson Ward, New Clay House’s construction will be complete in January 2019. The new building will be able to serve twice as many residents in rooms double their previous size and will feature laundry services, a computer lab, and a courtyard.

Leslee Oliver, President of the Virginia Supportive Housing Junior Board of Directors, is very excited about the new project and grateful to Tarpey and The Veil for their generous support.

“Whenever we have the opportunity to get the mission of Virginia Supportive Housing in front of more people in our City, we are so grateful,” Oliver said. “Virginia Supportive Housing is celebrating 30 years in Richmond this year. That’s 30 years of providing permanent housing to formerly homeless individuals and getting closer to ending homelessness in Virginia. [We’re] looking forward to celebrating that at The Veil on September 8th.”

“I am so excited to host a night that will support VSH, such an important organization in our community,” Tarpey added. “I will also be donating my tips for the evening, so I am hoping for a busy night! Let’s drink some beers and raise funds for the amazing work that VSH does.”

Michelle’s 35th Birthday Happy Hour in support of Virginia Supportive Housing takes place this Saturday, September 8th from 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM at The Veil Brewing Company in Scott’s Addition.