COEUR d’ALENE — Brittney Montee grew up in Coeur d’Alene, so she knows how much of a shock it is to the community when a shooting or other tragedy occurs.

"We’re such a close-knit community, you think that things are picture-perfect, almost," she said Wednesday morning. "There’s been so many tragedies in the last year that it’s scary."

Montee is the manager of Best Buzz Espresso, which is located just down the street from The Altar Church where pastor Tim Remington was shot Sunday. One of Montee’s former employees attended the church and was involved in its programs, so the tragedy affected the Best Buzz family in many ways.

“Being so close to it, literally two blocks away, it was so scary that we are so close and you never know where things can happen,” she said. “You never think a shooting’s going to happen at a church.”

On Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., half of the proceeds from Best Buzz's sales will be donated to the Remington family. Montee said she is grateful to Best Buzz's owner for giving the green light for the fundraiser. The employees will be donating their time that day. The Coffee Market in Hayden is also donating supplies to Best Buzz for the fundraiser.

"Please come out and get your favorite drink and support a great man and his family in this time of need," reads a post on Best Buzz's Facebook page.

Best Buzz Espresso is located at 1289 E. Best Ave.

If you or someone you know is conducting a local fundraiser to benefit Remington and his family, contact reporter Devin Heilman at 664-8176 x 1111 or [email protected].