TRC sponsors Jamestown Holiday Parade

Representatives of The Resource Center and TRC Foundation present a ceremonial check to officials of the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation, signifying TRC’s sponsorship of Jamestown’s annual Holiday Parade.  Pictured from left are Michael Metzger, President of The Resource Center’s Board of Directors; Victoria Trass Bardo, TRC’s Special Projects and Events Coordinator; Tiffani Conti, the DJDC’s Special Projects Manager; Lee Harkness, DJDC Executive Director; Ashley Anderson, DJDC’s Special Events Coordinator; and Randy Ordines, Chair of TRC Foundation’s Board.

For the seventh straight year, The Resource Center and TRC Foundation will be the major sponsors of Jamestown's Holiday Parade.

Representatives of The Resource Center and TRC Foundation presented a ceremonial check for $5,500 to the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation to highlight TRC’s sponsorship of the parade.  .”  Partnering with the DJDC each year to sponsor the parade is a way for The Resource Center and TRC Foundation to thank the community for its ongoing support.

"We're just honored to be part of this tremendous community event put on by the Downtown Jamestown Development Corporation,” said Michael Metzger, President of The Resource Center's Board of Directors.  “The DJDC does an excellent job all year round."

"It's appropriate that TRC Foundation us involved in the Christmas Parade.  This is a way for TRC Foundation to support a great community event,” said Randy Ordines, Chair of TRC Foundation's Board of Directors.  “TRC Foundation and the DJDC have a good partnership."

"Once again, it's a wonderful thing to be working with The Resource Center and TRC Foundation on the Christmas Celebration,” said Lee Harkness, DJDC’s Executive Director.  “The Resource Center and TRC Foundation are wonderful partners throughout the year."

 This year’s parade is scheduled for Friday evening, December 2.   The event’s official title is “Jamestown’s I’ll Be Home for Christmas Parade of the Wooden Soldier and Holiday Celebration.”

TRC typically has several floats in the parade.  TRC employees, service recipients, family members, friends, and community members are invited to march with us.  If interested, phone Victoria Trass Bardo, Special Projects and Events Coordinator, at 661-1477.

The parade begins at 6:30 p.m., with line-up beginning at 5:00 along West Third Street.