Lorain County

Lorain County, located on the shores of Lake Erie and part of the Cleveland-Elyria metropolitan statistical area, is seeking a partner to develop a marketing and media campaign to promote programs to help people in need.

The median household income of the County, which has a population of 310K, is $62,082. Thirteen percent of households earn incomes that fall below the poverty line.

The PR firm will highlight the Prevention, Retention and Contingency plan that provides public assistance to needy families. 

Bankrolled by a federal block grant, PRC’s goal is to provide financial support to help people move out of poverty and become self-sufficient.

The firm also will handle the Emergency Rental Assistance program established by Washington as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The County will issue a contract for work beginning Aug. 1 and running through the rest of the year.

Responses are due July 19.

Send the original response and five copies to:

Lorain County Purchasing Department
226 Middle Avenue, Fourth Floor
Elyria, Ohio 44035

Read the RFP (PDF).