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Care Packages for Our Troops; Annual Drive Launched!

Avatar photo by Jessica Buchholz, Events Coordinator | October 4, 2021
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A BIG thanks to those that participated in the Sweat and Salute Event at Eklund Training & IF Fitness. The event, a workout tribute for 9/11 and the Fallen Military in Kubal, raised $215 that was donated to the Soldier Care Package Drive. Pictured, Casey Woods with Emporia Freedom Fest and event participants; Jess Schuman, Kaylee Eklund, Iva Shepard, and Macy Marten. For more information on the Soldier Care Package Drive, click here https://emporiamainstreet.com/events/care-packages-for-our-troops/

About the Author

Jessica Buchholz, Events Coordinator

Jessica Buchholz is the Community Development Coordinator for Emporia Main Street in Emporia, Kansas. She specializes in event planning, volunteer recruitment, alternative marketing, media/public relations and fundraising. During Jessica's tenure at Emporia Main Street, she has helped grow events to an international level and she has created a series of new activities to meet organizational goals.