(Photos) Yellow ribbon project building steam for Paul Whelan

Yellow ribbons are available at Worth Repeating for you to display at your house to support the Whelan family. Other locations include River Raisin Mercantile, Marti’s Salon, and the Manchester District Library.

by Marsha Chartrand

The “yellow ribbon“ project in support of Paul Whelan’s quest for freedom after more than four years spent in Russian prison facilities is gaining momentum all around Manchester. Several homes and businesses have begun to display ribbons in a variety of creative ways to spread the word throughout the community.

If you would like to distribute ribbons (either bows or untied ribbons) in your neighborhood or if you’d simply like to have one to display at home, at work, or on your vehicle, stop in at one of the local shops that is offering them for free, no obligation. If any donations are received, they can be used to purchase additional ribbon; any leftover funds will be donated to the Free Paul Whelan Go Fund Me account, which provides legal aid and supplies to Paul while he is wrongfully imprisoned.

Pre-cut ribbons can be obtained at Worth Repeating or River Raisin Mercantile. Bows are available at Marti’s Salon and the Manchester District Library.

Mail to Paul is, as always, appreciated. The address is:

American Citizen Services/PNW
Consular Section
5430 Moscow Place
Department of State
Washington, DC 20521-5430

A tree covered in yellow ribbons at a private home, with a sign, “Bring Paul Home.“

Bows are available at Marti’s Salon and the Manchester District Library.

This home has a wide yellow ribbon encircling the front door, instead of a tree.

The library has a bow on the tree in front of its main entrance.

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by Marsha Chartrand

Marsha Johnson Chartrand, a founder, writer, and copy editor with the Manchester Mirror, is a 50-year resident of Manchester. She has a long history of volunteer and community involvement.