Our good friend Christina Grozik is putting together Project Big Picture, a benefit for the town of Wilmington, which is in between Columbus and Cincinnati and has been pummeled by the recession. Here is her e-mail to me:
Hello fine folks of the world! I hope that both of you are well! I recently learned about the situation in Wilmington, Ohio. Over 10,000 lost their jobs after the DHL plant closed. I have made several trips there to speak with folks and it’s incredible to see their spirit. The town has a population of approximately 12,000. You get the picture. Devastating.
Well, in addition to doing a donation drive where we are collecting canned foods and winter clothing items…I have decided to give the folks of the town a mental break too. I am coordinating a variety type show that will be free of charge to them. I am looking for acts that will be volunteer their time to perform for this incredible community on November 29th. I have several venues on hold for this date and I’m working with the county, city, and the local food kitchen there.
I have recruited Mike Wendt (who did The End doc) to help with lining up local acts with me. Would you be up for brainstorming with him on any suggestions that you have for acts?
Thanks!
Christina
So if anyone is interested in helping out in any way please e-mail Mike Wendt. Spread the word!!
did you get anywhere with this? my fiance and I were going to go to Costco and buy canned foods to take there … maybe go through our clothes, etc. This just doesn’t seem to be enough … do you know any of the good charities to support?
Looking into it right now!