The HOPE Fund of Penns Valley

CHRISTMAS BLESSINGS IN A BOX As Christmas approaches, we realize that many local families might not have the opportunity to enjoy a big meal to celebrate, so the YMCA will be offering a Christmas meal in a box to families that qualify. Items in Each Box:... Turkey or Ham and many surprise side dishes to complete your meal. 250 boxes of food will be prepared, and families will be able to pick them up at any YMCA of Centre County Branch (Bellefonte, Moshannon Valley, Penns Valley, or State College). Boxes will be available to pick up on December 21st or 22nd. If you would like to participate, please call the Moshannon Valley Branch at 814-342-0889. Thank you and everyone from the HOPE Fund of Penns Valley and Christmas of HOPE wishes you and yours a very Merry and Blessed Christmas and New Year to come!

Gobble Gobble Everyone, We are excited to announce that the Penns Valley National Honor Society will again host the Hope Fund's Annual Turkey Trot. This year will be a little different due to Covid-19 and will be done as a VIRTUAL TURKEY TROT with all proceeds benefiting the Hope Fund of Penns Valley. If you register by November 13, you will receive a T-shirt. The cost is $20 and on Thanksgiving Day you can run/walk anywhere of your choice.. The Registration Form and addit...ional information can be found under events on our website www.pennsvalleyhopefund.com Thank you for supporting the Hope Fund, who this year has partnered with local businesses to provide FREE food to those in need in the Penns Valley Community. We greatly appreciate your continued support and donations throughout the year!! Questions or Concerns? Contact us at [email protected] or 814-360-7008. Kalena Smith The Hope Fund of Penns Valley

Hello everyone! Just a reminder that if you are in need of help providing Christmas for your children this year and you are from the Penns Valley Area School District, the application must be postmarked today to be considered in our program! All information may be found on our website at www.pennsvalleyhopefund.com under Christmas of HOPE. Thank you and we look forward to serving you and your family and helping to make your Christmas a blessed one this year!

Hello Penns Valley Community. Christmas of HOPE is now accepting applications for our 2020 Christmas program. If you live in the Penns Valley Area School District and need help providing Christmas for your children this year (infants through seniors in high school only), please complete the application form found on www.pennsvalleyhopefund.com and return it to The HOPE Fund, P. O. Box 427, Centre Hall, PA 16828 or scan and email your signed and completed form to [email protected] no later than October 16, 2020. (NO PHOTOGRAPHS OF YOUR APPLICATON FROM YOUR CELL PHONE WILL BE ACCEPTED DUE TO LEGIBILITY ISSUES) If you are not able to print your own form from our website, here are some other options: Contact us to mail your form: Email us your complete name and address at [email protected] and request a form be mailed to you as soon as possible. All application forms must be completed and postmarked by October 16, 2020 to participate in our program. Late applications will not be accepted!! Pick Up Form at: Grace United Methodist Church 127 S. Pennsylvania Avenue Centre Hall, PA 16828 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday Penns Valley Youth Center 106 School Street Spring Mills, PA 16875 Hours Effective October 5, 2020 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday We can assure you that Christmas of HOPE will keep all information provided on the application form strictly confidential! If your application is approved, we look forward to serving you and your family to make your Christmas a blessed one! If you have any questions, please contact us at [email protected].

Thank you so much to Jordan Anderson for organizing a fundraiser to support TJ Coursen and his familly. TJ has been struggling with cancer for the last 18 years and has been in and out of the hospital with his last stay in Pittsburgh for over 20 days. Jordan is taking orders for whoopie pies and all proceeds will go the Coursen family. Orders must be turned in by September 22 and whoopie pies can be picked up at the Old Greg School in Spring Mills, PA on October 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. The link to order is noted below. If anyone has any questions, please contact Jordan at 814-359-9190. Thank you in advance for supporting the Coursen family! https://drive.google.com//1VTkM108qAv7BnbU0zF6H4P74D/view