Last November, John Crawford of Olean created a GoFundMe page for the Welcome to Olean Signs to fundraise for the restoration of the damaged signs.
“Paul Petruzzi and I spearheaded a grassroots GoFundMe effort when the Welcome to Olean signs were damaged months back and you <community at large> came through, big time! The money that you donated will ensure that these signs get the needed repair job this spring and we will work towards making them more visible and illuminated at night,” reported Mr. Crawford, University Pittsburgh Bradford Professor and City of Olean Councilman.
Mr. Crawford presented Meme Yanetsko a check for $4,085.57 (after fees) to the Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce on behalf of our most generous community. The monies in turn were deposited into the Beautification Fund with the Cattaraugus Region Community Foundation.