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02 Jan

Johnstown org raises $373k for ex-YMCA project

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JOHNSTOWN — Members of a Johnstown community organization cautiously believed they could raise $200,000 for a years-long capital campaign over the holiday season. But they raised $373,000 instead. “In the last week, we reached $70,000 and thought ‘wow, we’re doing great’ and then at the end, bam, it really came in, so we ended up with lots,” said Tom Bell, member of One Church Street steering committee. “It’s really fabulous. Happy New Year to us.” One Church Street is roughly $400,000 away from fully funding the renovation of a three-story community nourishment center. The project’s price tag has risen from…

14 Dec

Johnstown community organization seeks $200k for long-awaited renovations

Tyler A. McNeil0 CommentsJohnstown, Local NewsErica Komoroske, food insecurity, human services, johnstown, One Church Street, Stewart's

JOHNSTOWN — St. John's Episcopal Church, operator of One Church Street, has a pricey Christmas wish this year: $200,000.Church officials hope to use that gift to cover capital expenses to finish renovations on its nourishment and event venue in Johnstown. If they raise $100,000 by year's end, the non-profit arm of Stewart’s Shops’ will dole out matching funds.The regional convenience store chain's holiday match program is now in its 36th year. “If we can encourage organizations to gain that funding with a matching gift, it’s always a win-win for the organization,” said Stewart’s Shops spokesperson Erica Komoroske.The church's free Sunday meal initiative (NOAH) and…

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