Shades of Purple memoir from Keystone grad on identity
Justin Nacarato, Keystone High School graduate and author, describes writing Shades of Purple A Boy s Journey Between the Lines as a healing act about growing up different Being gay and masculine in a small conservative community he faced fear and family strife while pursuing a path in education and therapy His book targets young adults and is available on Lulu and Amazon
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Justin Nacarato
Christina Jolliffe
Chronicle-Telegram
Elyria
Nacarato
Gennifer Orzech
Paul Nacarato
Ashland University
Keystone
Cleveland Clinic
Narcarato
Alton “T
Lulu.com
Amazon.com
Fundraisers Across Lorain County Raise Local Support
A roundup from Lorain County lists fundraising events in Avon Elyria and surrounding towns. The North Coast Rotary Pizza Bake Off at Avon High School features local vendors and category trophies with proceeds benefiting youth initiatives. Other events include Big Brothers Big Sisters Night at the Races in Elyria, a Queen of Peace reverse raffle in Grafton, Grandparents Me Valentine edition at North Eaton Christian Church, and multiple spaghetti dinners and pancake days supporting area organizations. Proceeds fund community programs, 4-H, Kiwanis and Lions efforts, with ticket details and contact numbers provided.
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North Coast
Rotary
Avon High School
Detroit Road
Avon
Marco’s
Domino’s
Master
Dirte Pi
North Coast Rotary Foundation
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Lorain County
Nick Abraham
E. Broad St
Elyria
Givesmart.com
Our Lady Queen of Peace Church
Erie St
Grafton
Fligner’s
Joanna
Chuck
North Eaton
Wellington Kiwanis Club
Wellington Eagles Hall
S. Main St
Wellington
Bremke Insurance
Fifth-Third Bank
E. Herrick Ave
Main St
W. Herrick Ave
Colonial Barber Shop
Wellingtonkiwanis
Yahoo.com
Wellingtonohkiwanis.org
State of Wellington
Wellington Eagles
Community of Faith U.C.C
Our
North Ridgeville
Kiwanis Club
Fields United Methodist Church
Lorain Road
Toni
Amtrake
VFW Post
Cleveland Ave
Amherst
North Ridgeville Lions Club
St. Clarence Pavilion
North Olmsted
Northridgevillelions.org
Diagonal Road
LaGrange
Gmail
Call Lion
Kerry
Elyria Lions Club
Lorain County Food Distributions List and Times
A compiling of drive-thru pantries and meal sites across Lorain County with locations, hours, and contact numbers. Featured sites include Black River Landing in Lorain Brookside High School Ely Stadium Oakwood Park and numerous churches and centers offering meals or pantry pickups, often requiring ID or income eligibility.
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Black River Landing
Black River Lane
Lorain
Brookside High School
Harris Road
Sheffield
Ely Stadium
Middle Ave
Elyria
Oberlin Elyria
Oakwood Park
36Th St
Heather Campbell Reich
St. Andrew’s Church
Third St
LaPorte United Methodist Church Free Community
LaPorte
W. 10Th St
Lorain County
Locaanet
First United Methodist Church
Holly Lane
Cornerstone Umc
West River Road
Cornerstone United Methodist Church
Free Community
West River Road N
Oberlin
S. Main St
Morgan Street
Christ Lutheran Church
Clinton Ave
Episcopal Church of the Redeemer
Reid Ave
Call
Community Congregational Church
Amherst
Redeemer
First Evangelical Lutheran Church Food Pantry
Fifth St
Goodwill Industries of
Keep
First Congregational United Church of Christ
Second St
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Ato
Keystone Grad
Ctnews
Chrc
Pilgrim United Church of Christ
Liberty Ave
Vermilion
OSU
Russia Road
Elyria-area
Elyria Kiwanis Club
Elyria Kiwanis
Elyriakiwanis.net
Mark Stewart
Lilac Court
Kiwanis Club of
Elyriakiwanis
Donna Ponczowha
P.O. Box
Chroniclet.com
T. Elizabeth Center
Caroline Ave
Lorain Lighthouse
United Methodist
Meister Road
St. Martin of Tours
Station Road
Valley City
White House
Saint Agnes Table of Plenty
Lake Ave
Bath Street
Asbury Food Pantry
St. Patrick Helping Hands Food Pantry
N. Main St
St. Jude
Helping Hands Food Pantry
Poplar St
Leavitt Road
Vermilion Salvation Army
Suite H
Park Place
First Evangelical Lutheran Church
Greater Victory Christian Ministries
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
Pet
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