It should be an exciting year for Invest Elyria. We have been working hard in preparation for the Events we have planned* for 2019.Planned projects/events for 2019:January: Warming Event at Ely Square where IE and The Elyria Hookers knitting/crocheting group) give out over a thousand free winter outer clothing-hats, scarves, gloves, coats, blankets etc.
February: Working with Barbie Blachall's Warm Angel's Blanket drive IE helps collect blankets, hats, gloves etc. to be given to those in need. March: IE volunteer at Special Olympics Hoops @ LCCC/March 3, 2018 April- Food Drive and Food Distribution at Wilkes Villa May- Memorial Day Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser, Elyria Pride Day, Food Drive and Food Distribution at Wilkes Villa establishing the IE Mobile Market food pantry. June-Sept- IE Farmers Market Grand Opening. Market will be June 15th and run through to Sept.14th. IE Farmers Market plans for this year include: Kids Day, Harvest Market, and local musicians on select Saturdays. July-November- Mobile Market visits locations throughout the city in partnership with Our F.A.M.I.L.Y. distributing free fruit and produce to those in need. August- City Wide Garage Sale September- Last day of the Elyria Farmers Market Sat. September 15th. October- Trunk and Treat Location: TBD November- Small Business Saturday 28th & Fall Fundraiser December: Drives for: Warming Event & Warm Angle Blankets |
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Volunteer!!! Photos of some of our Events/Community Activities from 2015-2017:
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Header photo of volunteers for the Warming Event in Ely Square 1-15-2018