Ellwood City HOPE Festival and Back-to-School Giveaway

The Ellwood City area is filled with those who need help, support, assistance, guidance and above all encouragement. Weather it’s from a lost job, health problems,drug or alcohol, pregnancy, divorce or a host of other issues, people need love and hope.

The concept is to bring a one-day festival to Ellwood City on Saturday August 25 from 10 am to 5 pm on Lawrence Ave between 4th street and 6th street and bring together agencies, both christian and secular who can provide that encouragement and help.

Groups such as the Alpha Omega Pregnancy Center, FOCUS West Central PA; Celebrate Recovery; Adoption Connection PA; the Set Free movement dealing with slavery; Remnant Sons MC; Woman of Faith International; The Salvation Army and many more. Lenape Technical Center will be present, along with people to help perspective students file for financial aid.

The Salvation Army is offering a Back-to-School Giveaway. People will be able to receive a backpack and shopping voucher. Shopping vouchers are for $75 to select retailers and there is a maximum of one voucher per household. People will need to show up with their ID, name and address to the HOPE Festival to pick up their backpack and shopping voucher. People will need to fill out the application and return it to the marked address on the form by Aug, 17.

There will be a medical area where you can have your blood pressure checked, learn about ways to help with diabetes and other health issues, live music throughout the day and prater tent.

For more information check out the Helping Others by Providing Encouragement “(H.O.P.E.) Festival” on Facebook. If you or an organization you know would like to be a part of this festival contact Pastor Ray Start at raymondstart@gmail.com