Fireworks Fundraiser draws closer to $5,000 goal.
“We’ve received many donations and t shirt orders from people in the community and some people who don’t even live here,” said Eric Rayner, organizer of the fundraiser. “I couldn’t be more proud to be a part of such an amazing community.”
As of May 6, $4,357 has been raised toward the $5,000 goal.
The most recent donation was made by Bud Mazzant in combination with Berkshire Hathaway of Cranberry. They donated $500. Mazzant said the decision to donate was simple.
“If you do away with fireworks and all those ammenities, you ruin a small town,” Mazzant said. “You can’t lose these traditions. the community has been good to me, and I felt like I wanted to give something back in a small way.”
Rayner and Festival Committee Chair Rayleen Boots held an in person meet and greet donation day at National Grind on May 5 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at National Grind Coffee & Tea Shop where $173 was raised. Rayner was pleased with the turnout stating that even the Chamber of Commerce was in attendance to show support.
“It was a great experience! It was awesome to just get out in the community and put the faces to those who are supporting. We met met some people who had just moved to town, and some people who came from out of town to support”
He plans to host another one on May 18 at 8 a.m. for an all day event that will coincide with the Relay for Life event.
Although Rayner had no doubt the community would rally, the support has been a welcome reaction.
“We have had tremendous support from local business in Ellwood City,” Rayner said. “And that says a lot because we have not reached out to any of them for donations, they have reached out to us.”
Other Donations have been made by:
- The Ellwood City Police officers have donated a total of $1,000
- Romar Textile Co. $500
- Alborn Tire Sales donated $250
- Loccisano’s Golden Dawn donated $100
- The mayor and several council members made donations
- Ellwood City Perian Masonic lodge $500
Other Support:
- LGNDS barber shop has put out a donation container in their shop.
- Chrissi’s cleaning service is helping get the word out about the fundraiser online
Rayner said one of his biggest supporters during this fundraiser has been Mayor Anthony Court.
“Mayor court has been an incredible part of this mission and has shown undying support,” Rayner said. “He’s really stepped up in big way to show how much this community means to him. I am incredibly grateful for his support.”
There is still time to donate:
Part of the fundraiser includes selling of Tshirts and other items featuring a custom logo in support of the fireworks. That apparel is now available through Venezie’s Sporting Goods online store. Orders can be placed by clicking here.
Those that wish to donate can also donate online by clicking here.
If you do not want to donate online, or if your need a receipt Tax write off then you can donate at any WesBanco location via a check. Your check must be made out to the Ellwood festival committee and MUST have “fireworks account” written in the memo to ensure to goes to the correct account.
For updates on the progress of the fundraisers, check out Rayner’s Facebook page “Save the Ellwood City Fireworks 2019.”
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