Downtown Bloomington businesses fundraising money for PATH Crisis

Posted on February 29, 2024
Tickets for the event are $20. (Photo courtesy: La La Boutique/Facebook)

By Blake Haas

BLOOMINGTON – One local business wants to raise money for PATH Crisis, a mental health call crisis center in McLean County.

Last year, La La Boutique, located in Downtown Bloomington, discovered the need for funding for PATH.

So, Erika Zilm, her partner, and Gigi Bottega organized a fundraiser through a shopping event featuring local vendors.

After a successful first year, the trio want to continue the tradition in downtown Bloomington.

“(Path) is an organization in our town that is obviously very much needed,” Zilm said on WJBC’s Afternoon Show. “They work by funding, their grants, are often times, not enough. It just felt like a really good cause. People feel very strongly about this organization and (residents) really came out in droves last year. We’re hoping for an even bigger success this year.”

The event takes place on Saturday, March 9, from 4 until 7 p.m.

Tickets can be purchased at La La Boutique or Vera & Buck Floral Studio.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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