Volunteers Needed

Hello Elyrian’s:   I am the volunteer coordinator for Invest Elyria. As you know Invest Elyria is a completely volunteer group located in Elyria, OH. Due to the Covid19 pandemic we had to cancel many of our regular events such as the Farmer's Market, Mobile Market Food distribution with Our F.A.M.I.L.Y. and Second Harvest Food Bank of North Central Ohio, and the Warming Event (with the group from Elyria Hookers) at Ely Square each January.  We are asking for your help.     We are looking for volunteers to help with our Food Pantry on the LAST Thursday of each month at 156 Pratt Blvd. in Wilkes Villa off Fuller  Rd. The hours are from 10:30 (to pack the boxes) and distribution is from noon till 1:30. This is a DRIVE THRU with no contact with the people receiving the free boxes of food. Masks are required. If you can help out please fill out the volunteer form found on our website at: Become a Volunteer ...I will contact you!! Thank You, Bobbie Sears

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From All of Us at Invest Elyria:
Thanks to all of you that have contributed to your city by becoming involved either through sponsorship, donations, volunteering, or participation in our events and all other events that celebrate the pride you all show in our city. We hope in the coming year to be even better.

Our Pantry at Wilkes Villa March 2020

Volunteers at Ely Square putting out items for the Warming Event 1-20-2020

IE volunteers sprucing up #1 Fire Station on Elyria Pride Day May 2019

At Harr Plaza giving out free fruit & produce from the 2nd Harvest Food Bank of N. Central OH Oct. 2019

IE along with other volunteers help SHP (Sleep in Heavenly Peace)organization build 41 bunk beds 10-27-18 "So no child has to sleep on the floor.

Volunteers at our pantry July 2020...Thank You!

IE Volunteers working the concession stand at LCCC Special Olympics Hoops Tournament Feb 1, 2020

June 13th through Sept. 12th 2018 Invest Elyria hosts and runs the Elyria Farmers Market on Broad St. at Pioneer Plaza Park

IE volunteers along with volunteers from Our F.A.M.L.Y. at Westway Gardens giving out fruit and produce from 2nd Harvest Oct. 2019

Feb 2020- Our free food pantry at 109 Louden Ct,

IE Volunteers at IE's Pancake Breakfast May 2019

IE volunteers cleaning up the flower beds in front of the Elyria Police Station June 2018

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IE along with other volunteers help SHP (Sleep in Heavenly Peace)organization build 67 bank beds in Lowe's parking lot on Set. 29th so no child has to sleep on the floor.

IE volunteers along with volunteers from Our F.A.M.L.Y. at Riverview Plaza giving out fruit and produce from 2nd Harvest in our pilot Mobile Market program Nov. 2018

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Here are some ways that you can "Invest" in Elyria...

Community

Businesses

• Volunteer at IE events
• Attend IE general meetings
• Help promote  IE and our events
• Follow us on Facebook
• Encourage your favorite businesses to join IE
• Connect with other community members on Connect Elyria

Get involved in the planning stages of IE events, participate in call campaigns, or start up a new project!
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​Become a Volunteer now!!!

• Join our Group to show your support. 
•  Joining Is FREE and full of networking opportunities!
• Provide resources, time or ideas for IE events
• Participate in IE events such as "Small Business Saturday", Taste of Elyria (restaurants), and IE Fundraising Events
• Display and share IE promotional materials in storefronts​​
• ​Make a tax deductible contribution

​Become a Business Partner now!!!

Become a Vendor at our IE Farmers Market

Photos below from our "Quartermania" Fundraiser for the Mobile Market 11-17-18: