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Destination Carlisle launches S.O.S.: Save Our Smalls to support small businesses and nonprofits
An initiative in Cumberland County seeks to support nonprofits and frontline workers while giving a boost to small businesses. Author: Harri Leigh (FOX43) Updated: 10:50 PM EST December 29, 2020
CARLISLE, Pa. An initiative in Cumberland County seeks to support nonprofits and frontline workers while giving a boost to small businesses.
Small business association Destination Carlisle launched the S.O.S.: Save Our Smalls program, which will provide income to businesses to offer gift cards or products to local charities.
The program comes at a crucial time for small businesses. Shopping and eating out are usually down after the holidays, but many businesses were already struggling after months of lockdowns and restrictions. In addition federal aid has been held up and indoor dining remains closed in Pennsylvania.
Destination Carlisle launches program to help small businesses, support frontline workers
Updated Dec 29, 2020;
Posted Dec 29, 2020
The S.O.S.: Save Our Smalls program has launched to help small businesses in Carlisle and donate gift cards as a thank you to frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic. This file photo shows part of downtown Carlisle on July 28, 2020.
Mark Pynes | mpynes@pennlive.com
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The cold, winter months are traditionally a slow time for small businesses.
People stay inside, they avoid perusing the downtown shops in frigid temperatures and they’re a little less likely to open their wallets after a big Christmas splurge, said Destination Carlisle president Stephanie Patterson Gilbert.