Fundraiser Aids Artist In Vienna, Oakton Fundraiser Deadline Near

VIENNA, VA — To aid small businesses during the pandemic, the Vienna-based owner of custom apparel maker French Press Printing has held T-shirt fundraisers in Vienna and Oakton. Now French Press Printing's Sarah Bohn is featuring a local artist's original work and donating a portion of proceeds.

The mural with the words "Vienna is for lovers" had been featured on the bike trail about a mile south of the Caboose toward Falls Church. Now, as the mural is reportedly painted over, the artist asked Bohn to create tanks, T-shirts and totes with the mural design. The artist, who wishes to remain anonymous, will receive $5 from each item.

Bohn previously held fundraisers for Vienna small businesses to help with costs such as employee pay and rent during the pandemic. The Vienna T-shirt featured logos of 34 businesses, but 27 businesses split the net proceeds as seven businesses opted out of funds.

Due to the success of the Vienna fundraiser, Bohn started a similar effort for Oakton small businesses. T-shirts are on sale through July 6, and Bohn is seeking non-perishable promotional materials from businesses to include in bags with T-shirts by July 8.

The ten Oakton businesses on the shirt include: Austin’s Big & Tall, Associates in Eyecare, Oakton Wine Shop & Bistro, Oakton Cigars & More, My House Fitness, Bobbys Bagel Cafe, Children's Dentistry of Oakton, Luciano’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria, The Barber Shop & Co, Famous Dave’s Oakton and Helbing Lipp Recny Architects. Associates in Eyecare and Helbing Lipp Recny Architect opted out of receiving funds, so eight businesses will split net proceeds.

Purchase the "Vienna is for lovers" and Oakton items at www.frenchpressprinting.com.