DENVILLE — On Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, The Alexis Diner staff will be opening the doors to the public and their hearts to Saint Peter’s Orphanage.
This year will mark the 10th year The Alexis Diner has demonstrated the real meaning of Thanksgiving. Their dedicated and loyal staff are sacrificing their holiday to work and serve others to raise money for the orphanage. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to St. Peter’s Orphanage.
Saint Peter’s Orphanage is located in Denville and is home to adolescent boys who are temporarily removed from their home while their homes become a healthier place to raise children.
Although Saint Peter’s is a residential facility, they make a concerted effort to make the boys’ temporary home feel less like an institution and more like a large family atmosphere.
Owner Alex Stavros stated, “Just by simply enjoying a meal with us, you will be doing your part to support this worthy cause.”
Seating times are at 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. and they are offering a special “Thanksgiving” menu, which includes Cream of Turkey or Salad, rolls and butter, coffee or tea and dessert.
Meal choices include choice of Organic Roast Tom Turkey, Baked Sugar Cured Spiral Ham, Organic Rosemary Roasted Chicken or Roast Duck Ala Orange. Adults $31.95. There will be a special Children’s menu for 12 and under which includes Roast Tom Turkey, Chicken Tenders or Homemade Cheese Ravioli for $9.95. (Tax and gratuity not included). All items are available for take out.
The Alexis Diner is located at 3130 Route 10, in the Denville Commons, Denville. For further information, please call (973) 361-8000 for reservations.
For more ways to support St. Peter’s Orphanage, click here.
St. Peter’s Orphanage is a residential treatment facility for adolescent boys whose parents, for a variety of reasons, are unable to care for them. The boys have mild to moderate emotional, behavioral or social problems. The staff works to assure their residents an atmosphere that’s truly non-institutional, and more like a large family.
Currently there are 14 boys between the ages of 13 and 17 living at St. Peter’s. Some of the boys attend Denville public schools, while others attend private schools for special-education students.
The boys typically stay in the home for about a year and a half, although some stay longer. There is a staff of about 25 people, including two full-time psychotherapists. The orphanage was established in Newark in 1863 and moved to Denville in 1974.
In addition to the financial aid from the Thanksgiving Day fundraiser, there is an added benefit of community awareness of St. Peter’s, which is especially important this time of year. As Christmas approaches the need for the generosity and kindness of local residents is even greater.
Anyone wishing to donate to St. Peter’s in trade, money, gift cards or needed items can call Michelle Squeo at (973) 627-0212, or email by clicking here. You can also mail donations directly to St. Peter’s Orphanage, 170 Diamond Spring Road, Denville, New Jersey 07834.
To visit their website and learn more information about St. Peter’s, click here.
St. Peter’s is a 501(c)(3), charitable organization, which makes all contributions tax deductible. A written receipt will be provided for tax purposes.
