Greater Erie Alliance and Bourbon Barrel hold Love for Orlando Benefit

On Friday, July 22, Greater Erie Alliance for Equality and the Bourbon Barrel jointly held a Love for Orlando Benefit for the victims of the Orlando Pulse shooting. The fundraiser was held at Bourbon Barrel, 1213, State St., Erie PA. Over 200 people attended and over $2,500 was raised that night.

The event featured a silent auction. Donors for the silent auction included gift baskets from a wide variety of area businesses and organizations, which raised $1,000+ for the victims. There were also celebrity bartenders including PA-2 State Rep Flo Fabrizio, PA-3 State Rep Ryan Bizzarro (Rep. Harkins was out of state, but contributed financially). Other celebrity bartenders included representatives from the Erie Playhouse, local corporate leaders, event planners, LGBT community members, and board and advisory council members of GEAE. 100% of the donations are going to a verified fund in Orlando for victims of the shooting.

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