Altoona Civic Group Seeks Aluminum Can Donations During Super Bowl Weekend

The Eldorado Civic Association is collecting cans to raise funds for local youth sports leagues.

Published on Feb. 7, 2026

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The Eldorado Civic Association in Altoona, Pennsylvania is asking residents to donate their aluminum soda and beer cans from Super Bowl weekend parties. The collected cans will be used to raise funds for the Blair County Miracle League and Altoona Area Teener Babe Ruth League as part of the organization's ongoing '24/7' fundraising initiative.

Why it matters

Recycling aluminum cans is an easy way for residents to support local youth sports programs in their community. The Eldorado Civic Association is tapping into the increased can consumption during major sporting events like the Super Bowl to boost their fundraising efforts.

The details

The Eldorado Civic Association is collecting the donated cans at their facility located at 5939 California Ave., next to the Eldorado Baseball Fields. Even small donations of cans from individual households can make a meaningful impact when aggregated, according to the organization's commodities commander Ed Shrift.

  • The can collection drive is taking place during Super Bowl weekend.

The players

Eldorado Civic Association

A community organization in Altoona, Pennsylvania that is collecting aluminum cans to raise funds for local youth sports leagues.

Blair County Miracle League

A youth sports league in Blair County, Pennsylvania that provides opportunities for children with disabilities to play baseball.

Altoona Area Teener Babe Ruth League

A youth baseball league serving the Altoona area.

Ed Shrift

The commodities commander for the Eldorado Civic Association, who is leading the aluminum can collection drive.

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What they’re saying

“Even if you are only able to give us your cans once a year. We need it, and we appreciate it. And it's vital you are helping us help the kids.”

— Ed Shrift, Commodities Commander, Eldorado Civic Association (WTAJ)

What’s next

The Eldorado Civic Association will continue collecting aluminum cans throughout the year to support their ongoing '24/7' fundraising initiative for local youth sports leagues.

The takeaway

By donating their aluminum cans, Altoona residents can make a tangible difference in supporting community-based youth sports programs that provide important recreational and developmental opportunities for local children.