Show of Hands

Show of Hands is a community-supported crowd-funding event. Community members are presented with four projects that would positively impact Wheeling. Then, attendees vote on their favorite. The winner will get at least $4,000 to complete the project.

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED THROUGH June 11. APPLY HERE: wheelingheritage.org/show-of-hands/

HOW SHOW OF HANDS WORKS:
– Attendees make a donation of at least $5 for a vote. Online voters will make a donation of at least $10 for their vote.
– Four presenters share their proposals for projects that benefit the community.
– Attendees cast their vote for the project they want to help fund.
– The project with the most votes receives all of the money raised at the door + the $4,000 prize from community partners.
– Winners come back to a future Show of Hands to tell the audience how their project went/is progressing, how they used the money, and the impact the project had on the community.

EVENT DETAILS:
– Date: Wednesday, July 26
– Time: Doors open at 6 p.m. Presentations start at 6:30 p.m.
– Location: Wheeling Artisan Center, 3rd floor (1400 Main Street)
– Live streaming and voting will be available at wheelingheritage.org/vote

Your attendance at Show of Hands is greatly appreciated, and will show individuals presenting projects that they have the support of a strong community.
If you are interested in being a Friends of Show of Hands, contact info@wheelingheritage.org.