PA Auctions has donated their buyer fees to the MAC and CEDC to be distributed to support VENDORS IMPACTED BY THE FIRE! The PA Auction Center donated 10% of the August 10th sale to CEDC and the Merchants Association of Columbia equally. That amount was $1,368.66 (the MAC and CEDC each receiving $684.33). Added to this amount was a check from an anonymous donor bringing the total amount available to $7,690.66.
All Tollbooth vendors were made aware of this available money and could apply to request a donation through a link on both MAC, CEDC and Discover Columbia websites and social media.
The 11 vendors who requested these funds reported their monthly approximate earnings (and loss) and the decision was made to distribute the total funds between vendors with each receiving what amounts to 40% of their monthly stand income that was lost from the fire in support to help them restart and restock and get through this difficult season.
Thank you to everyone who supported those impacted – each in your own ways, direct and indirect efforts, resources, emotional support- and those who continue to support by your patronage.
