Help her to grab her DREAM!
My wife went to school at the Art Institute of Atlanta, she has a great passion for feeding great food to individuals and needs a restaurant

Project Description
Dear Supporter,
Did you know that within a 25-mile radius, families have limited access to affordable, high-quality dining options? At The Sustained Table, we aim to change that.
Our mission is to provide our community with a sustainable, creative, and delicious farm-to-table dining experience while supporting local vendors, farmers, and gardeners. In a region where average household incomes have risen significantly (from $43,664 to $56,396), there is an unmet need for a lux-casual restaurant that caters to both family nights out and upscale date nights—all at a price the average household can afford.
We also aim to create:
- 10-15 local jobs with market-competitive wages,
- Affordable culinary classes to educate and inspire our community, and
- An economic boost by collaborating with local producers and businesses.
We are seeking $300,000 in funding to purchase and renovate a strategically located building on a high-traffic route. This property already has significant upgrades, and with a family contractor, we will reduce build-out costs to maximize your investment.
Our team, consisting of myself (Helena “Shay”), Nate, and Christian, is dedicated to making this vision a reality. Together, with your support, we can create a dining destination that strengthens our community and provides long-term value.
Thank you for your time and consideration. I would love to discuss this opportunity further and answer any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Helena “Shay” Hamilton
[email protected]
256-454-3022
Updates
The Campaign FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Why are we different?
- We have a large blended family and understand the balance between a good dining experience and not breaking the bank

We will fly you to the local airport and provide transportation to and from the Airport, and you will have the opportunity to watch the entire process from prep to completion. Also will be featured on the back for the menu as a sponsor.
You can arrange a time with us to come and experience the entire process, from prep to completion. You will have the entire restaurant at your service.
You will be given a code that will allow you VIP Priotity when you come and visit our establishment
You will be entitled to a complentary cooking class, taught by Shay. Studied at the Art Institute of Atlanta and has been in the food and beverage industry for 35 years
We will send you a SWAG pack filled with goodies thanking you for your support!
We will give you a call out all our social media channels
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We will fly you to the local airport and provide transportation to and from the Airport, and you will have the opportunity to watch the entire process from prep to completion. Also will be featured on the back for the menu as a sponsor.
You can arrange a time with us to come and experience the entire process, from prep to completion. You will have the entire restaurant at your service.
You will be given a code that will allow you VIP Priotity when you come and visit our establishment
You will be entitled to a complentary cooking class, taught by Shay. Studied at the Art Institute of Atlanta and has been in the food and beverage industry for 35 years
We will send you a SWAG pack filled with goodies thanking you for your support!
We will give you a call out all our social media channels