Connect Ely Space

Connect Ely History

The vision of Connect Ely was created to help bridge the gap between the Ely Square and Pioneer Plaza! While making it a vibrant space where all can feel included, including Elyria Youth who particularly felt they did not below. This project is nearly $70,000 of investment made downtown Elyria. Thank you to the board of directors at the Elyria Community Partnership that helped provide some funding for this project and the below investments that have been made.

• The Ohio Arts Council
• Community Foundation of Lorain County 
• Property Owner, Dan Martin
• Property Owner, Riche Fitzpatrick
• Tru V Cut Landscaping
• JVS Gardening Department Instructor Beth Berthold and students Kirby Herrera and Alea Stewart
• Leadership Lorain County best class of 2024 “Say Whaaaaat”
• Save our Children 
• Lorain County Urban League Project Ready 2024 Program

Artist Acknowledgement

354 Broad St. Mural – Snack Break Studio (Roni and Kim) and 53 Students form Project Ready

374 Broad St. Mural – Stina Aleah and Community Members from the Sept 19th Community Paint Day.

354 Broad Street A Place to Be Yourself Mural

Landscaping

374 Broad St Elyria Together Mural