Join us for Rock the Cause and be part of growing a more colorful, vibrant downtown! This year, your support of the Connect Ely Project will help us add color to our landscaping projects ahead of the winter months and fund ongoing maintenance to keep our public spaces beautiful year-round.

What to Expect

🍦 Sweet Treats – Grab a cone from the Bone Appétit Ice Cream Truck while you enjoy the festivities.
🎨 Painting Rocks & Community Art – Get creative and leave your mark with hands-on art activities, including rock painting.
🎟️ Raffle Fun – Donate to receive raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes like:

• ECP Gear

• $25 Gift Card to Expresso Bakery

• $25 Gift Card to Erie Island Coffee

• 10-Class Pass at The Hive (Yoga & Wellness Studio)

Why It Matters

Your donation goes directly toward enhancing Downtown Elyria’s public spaces—helping us prepare landscaping for the colder months, keeping downtown clean, colorful, and welcoming for everyone.

How to Give

Donations can be made online only on September 18th through Connect to a Cause.
👉 Click here to donate online

Come out, enjoy ice cream, paint, and help us keep Downtown Elyria growing strong!