🎉 Lorain Better Block Returns – August 9, 2025! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Lorain Better Block is returning to Broadway this summer—and we need YOU to help bring the block to life! This community-powered event is all about transforming Broadway into a vibrant, creative, and inclusive space. Your support makes it all possible.   <span fr-original-class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" fr-original-style="background: url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1fa-1f1f8.svg);" style="background:url(&quot;https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f1fa-1f1f8.svg&quot;);font-weight:400;font-family:Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, NotoColorEmoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Android Emoji, EmojiSymbols;display:inline-block;line-height:1;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:inherit;height:1em;width:1em;min-height:20px;min-width:20px;margin:-0.1em 0.1em 0.1em;vertical-align:middle">   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE_xQXRbD9Y" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">Lorain Better Block 2018 Recap Video</a> <span fr-original-class="fr-emoticon fr-deletable fr-emoticon-img" fr-original-style="background: url(https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f3c1.svg);" style="background:url(&quot;https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/emojione/2.0.1/assets/svg/1f3c1.svg&quot;);font-weight:400;font-family:Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, NotoColorEmoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Android Emoji, EmojiSymbols;display:inline-block;line-height:1;box-sizing:inherit;font-size:inherit;height:1em;width:1em;min-height:20px;min-width:20px;margin:-0.1em 0.1em 0.1em;vertical-align:middle">   (1:24)<h3>💡 What Your Donation Supports:</h3><ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Youth Engagement: Help fund materials for Lorain High students to design and create custom event pieces, and provide paid opportunities for local teens to gain real-world experience.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Local Artists & Musicians: Your support brings live music and interactive art to the streets, showcasing Lorain's incredible creative talent.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Public Art: We aim to fund permanent art installations along Broadway, adding lasting beauty and inspiration to our city’s core.</li></ul><h3>✨ Ways You Can Make a Difference:</h3><ul><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Donate: Every dollar brings us closer to our vision. [Contribute today!]</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Share: Spread the word—tell your friends, family, and social networks. Your voice amplifies our reach.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Get Involved: Be a vendor or community partner. Connect with Liz Choi at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.choi@uwloraincounty.org" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">elizabeth.choi@uwloraincounty.org</a>.</li><li style="box-sizing:inherit">Volunteer: Bring your energy and skills! Fill out <a href="https://forms.gle/viLpEsLdpPz1PGLm8" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color:initial;user-select:auto;font-weight:700;box-sizing:inherit" target="_blank">this quick form</a> to sign up.</li></ul>Together, we can re-imagine Broadway—one block at a time.Thank you for believing in this movement. Your support is the heartbeat of Better Block 💙 #LorainProud #LorainBetterBlock2025 #LBB

Hello <span contenteditable="false" data-custom-variable="{{firstname}}" fr-original-class="fr-deletable styled-tag-chip" fr-original-style style="background-color:rgb(248, 248, 255);border:1px solid rgb(191, 191, 255);border-radius:4px;color:rgb(42, 42, 196);padding:1px 8px;font-size:11px;display:inline-block;margin:0px;overflow-wrap:anywhere;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit">First name, Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting Lorain Better Block. Your generous donation greatly helps our mission of showing what safe, thriving streets and neighborhoods in Lorain can look like! <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1744651575/wysiwyg/imeowr5urzpwuzstql5l.jpg" style="width:430px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;background-clip:padding-box" /><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/hxn9dbuhd/image/upload/v1744651630/wysiwyg/af88hnebvyuino1mlrst.jpg" style="width:427px;display:block;vertical-align:top;margin:5px auto;text-align:center;position:relative;max-width:100%;cursor:pointer;padding:0px 1px;user-select:none;box-sizing:inherit;border-radius:10px;background-clip:padding-box" />If you would like to contribute further to our cause, contact us to become a volunteer, or spread the word about our mission! Eric Newsomeericnewsome@cox.net

Hello First name,
 
 Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for registering to fundraise for our cause. Your efforts will make a significant impact, and we are excited to have you as part of our fundraising team. 👏
 
 💡 Here are some tips for sharing your campaign:
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 <li>Personalize Your Story: Share why this cause is important to you. Personal stories resonate more with potential donors.</li>
 <li>Use Social Media: Post about your campaign on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn. Include the campaign link and a compelling image or video.</li>
 <li>Email Your Network: Send a personal email to friends, family, and colleagues explaining why you are fundraising and how they can help.</li>
 <li>Regular Updates: Keep your supporters informed with updates on your progress and any milestones you reach. This keeps them engaged and more likely to share your campaign.</li>
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 Eric Newsome cireemoswen34@gmail.com

🎉 Lorain Better Block Returns – August 9, 2025! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that Lorain Better Block is returning to Broadway this summer—and we need YOU to help bring the block to life! This community-powered event is all about transforming Broadway into a vibrant, creative, and inclusive space. Your support makes it all possible.      <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KE_xQXRbD9Y" target="_blank">Lorain Better Block 2018 Recap Video</a>    (1:24)💡 What Your Donation Supports:<ul><li>Youth Engagement: Help fund materials for Lorain High students to design and create custom event pieces, and provide paid opportunities for local teens to gain real-world experience.</li><li>Local Artists &amp; Musicians: Your support brings live music and interactive art to the streets, showcasing Lorain's incredible creative talent.</li><li>Public Art: We aim to fund permanent art installations along Broadway, adding lasting beauty and inspiration to our city’s core.</li></ul>✨ Ways You Can Make a Difference:<ul><li>Donate: Every dollar brings us closer to our vision. [Contribute today!]</li><li>Share: Spread the word—tell your friends, family, and social networks. Your voice amplifies our reach.</li><li>Get Involved: Be a vendor or community partner. Connect with Liz Choi at <a href="mailto:elizabeth.choi@uwloraincounty.org" target="_blank">elizabeth.choi@uwloraincounty.org</a>.</li><li>Volunteer: Bring your energy and skills! Fill out <a href="https://forms.gle/viLpEsLdpPz1PGLm8" target="_blank">this quick form</a> to sign up.</li></ul>Together, we can re-imagine Broadway—one block at a time.Thank you for believing in this movement. Your support is the heartbeat of Better Block 💙 #LorainProud #LorainBetterBlock2025 #LBB

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