Instagram influencer rallies followers to donate $3000 to Denver restaurant workers

by: Web Staff Posted: Dec 4, 2020 / 10:29 PM MST / Updated: Dec 4, 2020 / 11:01 PM MST DENVER (KDVR) — A local Instagram influencer and podcast host worked with her followers to donate $3,000 to Denver restaurant workers. Jessi Jean asked her followers to donate to the “Venmo challenge,” with a goal of giving restaurant workers unbelievable tips. Her followers raised $3,000 in 24 hours. Jean gave the donated money to employees at Esters Neighborhood Pub in Denver’s Virginia Village neighborhood. A waiter received $1,500; the remaining $1,500 went to a cook and a host. “My heart was racing the entire time but it was fun,” Jean said. She said she used to be a waitress and sympathizes with restaurant workers. “I think this year has been really hard for everyone and I hope that is just brings hope — that there is some light and love left in this world. And I hope it inspires others to do the same — to just be generous,” Jean said. She added that her waiter at Esters provided outstanding service.
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