Fundraiser Started For Struggling College Bar

BERLIN, CT — A GoFund Me page has been started for Elmer's Place, a bar popular with Central Connecticut State University students and locals. The establishment is located at 1433 East St. in New Britain.

Like bars across the state and country, Elmer's place has struggled during the COVID-19 pandemic. The fundraiser was started by Emily Bowtruczyk.

"CCSU students, alumni, locals, & visitors, If there is ever a place to be on a Thursday night, or to watch Sunday football, it's Elmer's Place," the GoFundMe page reads. "Whether you attended Central Connecticut State University, or just came to visit a friend, I'm sure you've stepped foot in Elmer's at some point in time. For someone like myself who has spent more time here than not, you quickly learn Elmer's is not just a bar; rather a place to bring people together. Celebrating after big wins, graduations, the end of the semester, or even just a spot that you knew would never let you down after a long week of school, Elmer's Place was always the place to be...

"After all the laughs, the tears, the good and the bad nights, that Elmer's Place has brought all of us, it is our turn now to give back to them. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our local college bar is suffering greatly and without our help will be forced to close."

Elmer's Place voluntarily shut down for two weeks in September after it was linked to a rise in cases at CCSU.

So far, the fundraiser has brought in $635 of its $5,000 goal.

"No donation is too small," the post reads. "Let's save our favorite place, and forever find ourselves in this bar! All profits will go to the Cook family to make sure that Elmer's is up and running for generations and generations to come!"

To donate to Elmer's place, go to the GoFundMe page.

See related: New Britain Bar Shuts Down For 2 Weeks Due To Coronavirus