
Keep the El Cerrito July 4th Celebration Alive
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Support Our 4th of July Celebration: 16 Years and Counting!
For the past 16 years, our family has been proud to organize a 4th of July celebration that brings joy and togetherness to the El Cerrito community. This event has grown over the years, becoming a beloved tradition for many families. While we've always been fortunate to receive generous donations, the initial expenses come out of our family's pocket, and our goal each year is to break even.
Challenges and Changes for 2024:
In 2023, we faced a shortfall of over $600 due to some families not paying for their t-shirt orders - this is in addition to a rolling deficit of $457. You can see the expense breakdown on the website at this link.
To avoid similar issues with t-shirt orders, we switched to an on-demand printer for merchandise in 2024, which we anticipate will generate a $250 profit. However, adding to some challenges in 2024, we will not hold the basket fundraiser. The amount of effort needed to create all the baskets didn't provide the financial results.
While we do keep costs down, the movie night has grown, and so have our needs. We must rent sound equipment and purchase a new projection screen to accommodate the larger crowd.
How You Can Help:
We are reaching out to our wonderful neighbors and asking for your support. A small contribution from each of you can help us offset these increased expenses and ensure that our 4th of July celebration continues to be a highlight of the year.
Any amount, big or small, makes a difference. Every dollar contributed will go directly towards covering the costs of sound equipment, the new projection screen, and other event-related expenses.
We really appreciate your support and look forward to celebrating another fantastic Fourth of July with you. Thank you for helping us keep this tradition alive! - The Widmer Family
A Note About Our Goal.
The total goal is a net $979.33, but GoFundMe adds 2.9% and .30 cents per transaction. Our goal reflects these costs.
2024 Projections
Expenses:
T-Shirt Cost of Goods $0.00
July 3rd & 4th Insurance ($250 each day) $500.00
elcerrito4th.com Website $192.00
Road Closure Sign Rental $92.23
Movie Night Movie $17.00
Movie Night Sound Rental $215.50
Movie Night Screen (one-time expense) $212.60
Total 2024 Estimated Expenses: $1,229.33
Income:
Estimated T-Shirts Rev $250.00
Movie & Parade Baskets $0.00
Cash Donations $0.00
Delta: -$979.33
Organizer
Gerard A Widmer
Organizer
San Diego, CA