On behalf of the Presbyterian Women, I would like to thank you for your contribution which made it possible for Presbyterian Women to provide needed support to organizations in the community.  Listed below are the organization which received funds from PW in 2009. Thanks again for your tremendous support!

Presbyterian Children’s Village - $2000.00
PCV offers residential and community based programs to troubled children and their families in a nurturing and therapeutic environment. This agency also receives other forms of support from PW throughout the year. www.pvc.org. See Service Projects page for other ways you can support Presbyterian Children's Village.

BMPC Hunger Task Force - $1000.00
This program sponsors soup kitchens, food collections and casserole making in order to provide nourishment for those in the Philadelphia area who cannot obtain adequate sustenance. The HTF also addresses world-wide hunger through “Bread for the World”. This year’s benevolence will focus on supporting much needed summer casseroles. More Information

The Other Carpenter - $1000.00
This organization assists homeowners in the East Parkside community of West Philadelphia with the maintenance and improvement of their homes. DTOCarpenter@verizon.net or 267-284-0310

West Philadelphia Children’s Choir - $300.00
This choir consists of 3^rd to 6^th grade children from 2 West Philadelphia schools, Rhoades Elementary and Blackenburg Elementary. Auditions are required, and performances take place at area-wide festivals and events.

Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN) of the Main Line - $700.00
IHN serves homeless families by providing temporary housing; meals; child care; and financial, family, educational (GED or college) and job training to homeless parents with children. A dozen churches and synagogues host these families for a week at a time during their 13-week stay in IHN. More than 80% of IHN graduates continue to live independently after completing the program. www.ihncares.org