A Visit to the new Bridge location
December 30, 2013Members of the Rotary Clubs of Sayre and Athens, PA and Waverly, NY visited the new location of The Bridge, located at 515 Chemung Street, Waverly, NY for lunch and a tour. Charlie Hammond, Sayre Rotarian and staunch supporter of the Bridge told those present that when they were told they had to vacate their …
Read moreThe Bridge Announces Continued Availability of Clothing, Furniture, and Housewares
December 1, 2013January 2012
Since Tropical Storm Lee ravaged our region in September, The Bridge of the Penn-York Valley Churches has been providing countless thousands of dollars worth of clothing, housewares, and furniture to flood survivors. This service continues, and it’s “Clothes Closet” and “Furniture Warehouse” are just about overflowing with a wide selection of items.
Flood survivors from …
Read moreThe Bridge Releases Update on Flood Relief
December 1, 2013January 3, 2012
On September 8th, many area residents woke up to find that their world had suddenly changed. Flood mud inundated their homes and businesses, ending “life as we knew it”.
In a historic outpouring of support, the community came together at the “Valley Rally” on September 17 and donated, besides many truckloads of clothing and …
Read moreBridge Receives Large Donation from Sikorsky SMCC
December 1, 2013December 7, 2011
Ever since the Valley Rally, The Bridge of the Penn-York Valley Churches has wanted to do something to benefit the flooded businesses in Athens. Now it can, thanks to the efforts of many volunteers.
Recently, Sikorsky contacted The Bridge to find out if we could use some office furniture. Sikorsky is closing the original …
Read moreA Valley Rally Christmas Gift to the Flood Survivors
December 1, 2013December 6, 2011
WAVERLY, NEW YORK – The Tinsel n Lights committee, with assistance from the Waverly Elementary Schools and The Bridge, is hoping to bring some joy and good cheer to our neighbors who have been recently affected by the flood.
Christmas ornaments have been donated by children throughout all three Waverly Elementary schools and collected …
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