A number of programs supporting local "Food Banks", help to meet the hunger needs of our community, through walks, bake sales, sidewalk sales, food fests and more. .
"Feed My Starving Children" a non-profit Christian organization committed to feeding God’s starving children hungry in body and spirit. The approach is simple: children and adults hand-pack meals formulated specially for starving children, and we ship the meals to nearly 70 countries around the world.
The annual CHOW Hunger Walk in October is the major single fund raiser for the year and a number of local congregations take part.
Mom’s House, a program to supply support to single moms as they continue their education in all levels from high school through college. Child care is provide and supported mom’s volunteer services at the center in lieu of payment. A rocker-thon was held to raise funds in March and "Breakfast with Santa" in December.
Samaritan Counseling center, a non profit center that offers professional counseling to those in need will be supported by funds raised at a "Bavarian Dinner"
Funds raised to supply mosquito nets to Africa.
A “pie social” to raise funds to provide turbans for cancer patients.
Boy Scout Camp Tuscarora is the recipient of hands on projects to electrify one of its buildings. Crews will the inside as well as routing underground power to the building.
An Easter egg hunt was both fun and a fund raiser to benefit “Our Daily Bread Food Pantry”
The Owego Free Academy Jazz band provided entertainment at a fund raiser designed to help the work camp project.
Personal Care items are being collected to be sent to service men stationed in Afganistan.
The “Work Camp Project “ a group of about 400 teen volunteers coming to our community to help with home repair projects to benefit those unable to do it themselves for any reason.
Fund raising yard sale to help local family who lost home in a fire.
Pancake Brunch and Time and Talent Auction to raise funds for Broome H.O.P.E. ( Helping our people in emergencies)
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