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Non-profit organization Main Street Greenville will administer the
program which seeks to recognize and honor Greenville residents and
their family members who are veterans or are currently serving our
country in the United States Armed Forces.
Main Street
Greenville to Facilitate Veteran Banner Program
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Main Street Greenville is proud to announce
their newest project, The Hometown Heroes Banner Program. This program
was created to pay tribute to the brave men and women in Greenville who
are serving, have served, or have given their life to our country in
the United States Armed Forces. The Hometown Heroes banners will be
displayed on street lamps in Downtown Greenville from June 20th -
September 20th to both celebrate and remind the community of their
dedication to our country. Each banner will be in honor of a specific
service person and will include their name, branch of service, years of
service, and photo.
“Main Street Greenville has had a program for keeping downtown banners
vibrant and current for many years,” said Crysta Hutchinson, Executive
Director of Main Street Greenville. “When we heard suggestions from
some community members that we may be able to use this program to honor
local service members we began researching how other organizations in
our area and across the country have administered similar projects. We
are very proud to be facilitating this program as a way to honor local
military members right here in our traditional downtown.”
Individuals can be nominated for participation in the program by
friends or family members. An application form and policies for
participation can be found on the Main Street Greenville website at
www.mainstreetgreenville.org/hometown-heroes-banner-program.
Applications will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis by
the Main Street Greenville selection committee. Once the application is
verified and supplemental materials for the banner have been received,
MSG will notify the applicant of the final approval and create the
banner. The location of the banner and installation will then be
determined and carried out by the City of Greenville.
The banners will be displayed from June 20th - September 20th. After
Veterans Day, the banner will be removed and returned to the person who
made the application. Please note that slots are limited and only 93
banners are able to be displayed. Once the first 93 applications have
been received the online form will automatically stop accepting
responses. If you are not able to submit your Hometown Hero for the
2018 season Main Street Greenville will be accepting applications again
in 2019.
The Hometown Heroes Banners are funded through donations. The cost of
each banner is $200. Sponsorships and donations will be used to assist
families who would like to take part in this program and cannot afford
to pay the cost of the banner production. You can sponsor a specific
banner/veteran or simply donate funds to be used as needs arise. In
order to sponsor a specific veteran an application form must have been
received for their participation in this program. If no application was
received for the designated individual, sponsorship funds will be used
where needed. Sponsors will be listed on the Main Street Greenville
website as a program sponsor/donor during the year you contributed. To
sponsor a banner, please visit the Main Street Greenville website for
instructions.
The Hometown Heroes Banner Program is administered by the Main Street
Greenville Design Committee and banners are created by Nealeigh Design
Group. Additional details and policies can be found on the Main Street
Greenville website.
“Main Street Greenville board members are excited to support this
worthwhile banner program that honors our community veterans, “ said
Peggy Schultz, MSG Board President. “We believe that the Hometown
Heroes Banner Program is the perfect opportunity to honor those who
either gave or currently give to make our country and local community
safe for us to enjoy. Thank you for not only nominating a veteran but
also for donating to the program so we may honor as many nominees as
possible.”
Main Street Greenville is a non-profit organization that supports
downtown Greenville, Ohio through stimulating and supporting
revitalization efforts, historic preservation and economic growth.
Learn more about the organization on their website,
www.mainstreetgreenville.org, or follow them on social media. You can
contact them at info@mainstreetgreenville.org or 937-548-4998.
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