Lorain County Sheriffs Raise $11,000 For Nonprofits, Churches

ELYRIA, OH — The Lorain County Sheriffs raised $11,000 for various nonprofit groups and churches during the holiday season.

Lorain County Sheriff Phil Stammitti announced the fundraising efforts this week. He said the sheriffs held events like Dress Down Fridays and No Shave November to raise funds.

The sheriffs will give $500 checks to 22 agencies throughout Lorain County. The money will be used to provide meals, gifts and other items for people in need.

The following organizations will receive a $500 donation from the Lorain County Sheriffs:

Harbourtown Community Foursquare Church
Life A Dementia Friendly Foundation
Northern Ohio Adventist Academy
Original Glorious Apostolic Church
Mary Lee Tucker Clothe- A- Child
Sacred Heart Chapel
First United Presbyterian Church
Old Fashion Grace Baptist Church
Kipton Community Church
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Camden Baptist Church
The Not For Gotten Box
Beyond The Walls Church
Chicks against Hunger
Lorain County Community Action Agency
El Centro (Adopt a Senior)
St. Peter Parish
Save Our Children of Elyria
Salvation Army Giving Tree
Lorain County Office on Aging
LCCC Foundation, Commodore Cupboard
Crossroads Christian Center