The Ancient Order of Hibernians Div. 2 delivered 35 holiday meals to needy families in the area on Saturday, Dec. 21. The members paid for the meals with money they had raised during the year. The families were identified by local churches.
Finkelstein and Partners placed second in the Hudson Valley Food Frenzy, which is a friendly competition between area businesses to raise food and money for the Food Bank of the Hudson Valley.
Central Hudson and its employees contributed $700,000 during the year to local not-for-profit organizations that provide human services or small business support. About half of that money went to the Community Fund of the United Way.
Walden Savings Bank collected $3,750 for the Food Bank by hosting an Ugly Sweater Contest and by selling paper ornaments for a dollar apiece between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day.
The Newburgh Ministry will celebrate its 30th anniversary with a dinner at Anthony’s Pier 9 on March 20. Four religious women founded the organization in a small storefront, where people could stop for coffee and explain their needs, Since then the ministry has expanded into a haven for the disadvantaged and homeless. Programs include a Play and Learn Center, a Jump Start for children, free medical screenings, free meals, summer excursions and a 19-bed shelter. “Above all,” a volunteer writes, “it’s a warm refuge where presence and service result in the miracle of transformation.”
Tickets for the gala can be purchased by calling 561-0070 or visiting www.newburghministry.org. For further information, call Betty Jurgens 534-9953 or Sister Norma at the ministry (561-0070).
