The City of Columbia Parking Services, in coordination with the local chapter of The American Heart Association, announces a May, 2025 initiative to bring awareness of heart health to the City of Columbia through a campaign enlisting sponsors for specialty painting of parking meters in 3 downtown districts: Five Points, The Vista, and Main Street.
This special initiative is limited to 15 sponsors (5 in each district) and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each sponsorship costs $500, 100% of which will be tax-deductible as a donation to The American Heart Association. During the month of May, cash collected by each specially painted meter will also be donated to The American Heart Association.
Sponsors will receive local media attention through the City of Columbia and the American Heart Association.
Each sponsor may choose its preferred meter and location in one of the 3 districts and is responsible for painting and/or decorating the sponsored meter. The City will provide guidance on decorating the meters. At the end of the month, each sponsor will be awarded the decorated meter head for future display.
Applications for sponsorship must be submitted by Thursday, April 10, 2025. For more information and to submit applications, please contact George Floyd, Parking Services Business Liaison at 803.521.7758 (mobile) or via email: [email protected].
