Village Bean Donates Part of Beverage Sales to Bombing Victims

One Windham business was pleased to give back this weekend to those who were impacted by the deadly bombings at last week's Boston Marathon.

The Village Bean donated 10 percent of all Saturday and Sunday beverage sales to the One Fund Boston, Inc., which was established by Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick and Boston Mayor Tom Menino.

The purpose of the fund is to act as a central donation channel for those who wish to help the victims and their families.

The local coffee shop wrote a message on Windham Patch alongside the announcement of the fundraiser:

"Our hearts go out to all the victims & those whose lives are lost due to this senseless tragedy," said Village Bean owner Lucy Wiciel. "Our thanks to all the law enforcement personnel that also put their lives out on a limb to restore law & order!!"

Attorney Kenneth Feinberg, who administered the September 11 Victim Compensation Fund, is also serving as administrator of The One Fund Boston.

The fund netted $7 million in its first 24 hours. The principal Boston Marathon sponsor, John Hancock, commited $1 million to the cause.

Collections were taking place at Fenway Park this weekend in Boston Marathon bags, with hundreds of donations coming from fans.