Fullfreight Banjo Event
Come out in support of the Freighthouse on April 5th! Some of the areas finest indie, old-time, punk, roots and bluegrass performers will be plucking on the ol' banjo from 5-10 p.m. at the Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, Mich. Donations of $5 or more are appreciated at the door. All proceeds benefit the hardworking Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse.
Freighthouse Benefit 2008
By eating dinner at The Sidetrack on Tuesday, May 13th you can help support our fundraising efforts. 50% of your meals proceeds will go to saving the freighthouse! Not only will there be super yummy food, there will be piano playing and an all around good time!
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Thursday, March 27, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Citizens enter Depot Town Freighthouse into Hamburger Helper program
By Daniel X for Ypsi City Desk
Ypsilanti, MI – Last week, the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse submitted a request for funding to the My Hometown Helper project, which is a community aid project from Hamburger Helper.
The organization laid out a short history of the freighthouse, detailed why it is important to the community and requested $15,000 for repairs. My Hometown Project accepted the request and has posted it on their website where members of the community can show their support by writing comments.
The Ypsilanti Freighthouse is a 125-year-old landmark building in Depot Town. It was originally used to store freight for Michigan Central Railroads and was bought by the city in 1979. It housed the Ypsilanti Farmers market for about 25 years. In 2004 insurers withdrew coverage fearing that the building was not structurally sound. Without the funds for much needed repairs, the city closed the freighthouse. The Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, a non-profit community group, took over management of the building in 2005 and has been working to raise money for repairs so that it can be reopened.
My Hometown Helper is a nationwide initiative by Hamburger Helper that helps local groups make a difference in their own community.
Citizens can show support by going HERE and entering a comment to show why this project is important to them.
Ypsilanti, MI – Last week, the Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse submitted a request for funding to the My Hometown Helper project, which is a community aid project from Hamburger Helper.
The organization laid out a short history of the freighthouse, detailed why it is important to the community and requested $15,000 for repairs. My Hometown Project accepted the request and has posted it on their website where members of the community can show their support by writing comments.
The Ypsilanti Freighthouse is a 125-year-old landmark building in Depot Town. It was originally used to store freight for Michigan Central Railroads and was bought by the city in 1979. It housed the Ypsilanti Farmers market for about 25 years. In 2004 insurers withdrew coverage fearing that the building was not structurally sound. Without the funds for much needed repairs, the city closed the freighthouse. The Friends of the Ypsilanti Freighthouse, a non-profit community group, took over management of the building in 2005 and has been working to raise money for repairs so that it can be reopened.
My Hometown Helper is a nationwide initiative by Hamburger Helper that helps local groups make a difference in their own community.
Citizens can show support by going HERE and entering a comment to show why this project is important to them.
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