Friends,
You may have been checking in on the donations that your charity, Hooktown Holidays, Inc., has provided recently. I want to share a note of thanks from one of the organizations that you have helped with your generosity. Although the note is addressed to me as you read the contents realize that the word "your" means YOU. It's only through the generosity of our supporters that Hooktown Holidays, Inc. can do what it does. The note gives true meaning to the need in our area and true hope that we can all help in some way. Many thanks!
Terry

A copy of the actual note is below. Here is the text:
"Terry,
On behalf of Sharing Place, I’d like to express our deep appreciation for your most generous donation of $1,800. Your generosity will directly benefit those that your mission statement describes, “…deserving individuals or families…”.
In 2018, Sharing Place provided more than 4,000 meals to many of the neediest and loneliest people in Warren County. While many of theses meals were “paid for” with warm smiles, words of thanks and appreciation, we are always grateful for material and financial support.
Your generosity will make a significant difference in the lives of each and every one of these people. Your generosity will make a significant difference in the quality of life in Warren County.
Thanks again,
David Snyder"

Each year Hooktown Holidays supporters provide two scholarships for deserving students. One is for an academics school and one for a trade school. The scholarships are $1,000 each with $500 additional dollars added after a 3.0 GPA is achieved in the first semester.  Upon achieving the Dean’s List, a one-time addition of $250 is awarded, bringing the total amount to $1,750.

The 2017 Hooktown Holidays  Scholarship for academics was awarded to Jessica Mack. We are happy and proud to say that Jessica excelled at school and met the criteria to not just receive the initial amount but also the additional funds. Achieving both the 3.0 GPA and be placed on the Dean's list. Congratulations Jessica! Well done!

How wonderful to see the results of your continued support of Hooktown Holidays mission to provide nutritious food, warm clothing, and other necessities of life to children, families and other individuals in need in our community. In this case you have helped a young person begin a well deserved journey into a bright future.

If you are not yet a Hooktown Holidays supporter, we invite you to take part as we continue to do the right thing for our community. Please visit our web pages for complete information and you can donate HERE. You can use any major credit card through our PayPal account and you do not have to have a PayPal account to donate.

Many thanks!
Terry

Hello everyone, 

Author Helen Keller said “alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”. This quotation is a synopsis of Hooktown Holidays, Inc.  Since 2013 you, our wonderful supporters of Hooktown Holidays, Inc. have come together with a singular mission: to provide nutritious food, warm clothing, and other necessities of life for the children of Warren County and families in need. Every cent that we receive is returned to our community to provide assistance to those who are struggling every day. 

In 2016, thanks to your kindness and continued support we were able to, once again, provide funding to the following: 
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• Salvation Army    • The Sharing Place 
• St. Joseph Soup Kitchen        • Area Agency on Aging    • Trinity Hot Meals Program 
• Veterans Emergency Help Fund 

In addition in 2016, we provided funding for the Warren Area High School Food Pantry. We founded food pantries and initial funding at Beaty, Eisenhower and Youngsville. Financial assistance was also provided to Sheffield High School to assist at risk students and their families during the holiday break from school. 

We were also able to provide financial support to the “Produce Express” Program which provides food to 120 income eligible families every month. 

In addition to our 3rd Annual $1,000 Academic Scholarship, your Board has approved an additional $1,000 Scholarship to a student attending a trade school. 

Regarding upcoming 2017 activities, we are planning our first garden tour this summer. We will be in the 4th of July Parade and Christmas Parade.  Of course, our Annual Garage Sale and a Chinese Auction will be a highlight that everyone looks forward to. 

As a proactive 501c3 charity we will continue to reach out even further in 2017 to those who are struggling for the basic life essentials we all deserve. We are making a difference and we are here to stay! 

Personally, I wish every one of you only the best in 2017. Have a wonderful summer!

We welcome any questions, concerns or suggestions regarding our group. Please call 814-688-9979; write to us at Hooktown Holidays, Inc., P.O. Box 1751, Warren, PA 16365; or stop at the house, 1201 Conewango Avenue. After all, it’s YOUR charity. 

Respectfully, 
Terry

Friends,
If you’ve been a long-time supporter or have checked out our HH Giving page, you know that one of the organizations we support is the Warren County United Veterans Council. We recently received a letter acknowledging your donations through Hooktown Holiday's that help support their efforts. We are one of several local organizations that helped them, help our local veterans, in 2016. I’ve attached an image of the letter so you can see, in their own words, how your donations are put to use. Your generous support throughout 2016 will allow us to again help out those who served our country.

I’ve lots more information and news to share during this Thanksgiving week and through the holiday season. Watch for new posts and please share, comment and like us on facebook.

As always, many thanks!
Terry

When I saw this giant adirondack chair at J'Z Texas Hot stand in North Warren, I instantly thought of how it represents your wonderful generosity and our immense gratitude!  I couldn't resist climbing up into that chair to show the love and thanks we have for you, our members, who have offered so much support for our mission of helping our neighbors in need.  It was such fun to sit in that big chair and think of how much you have helped our community.

Here's an idea. Take yourself to the  J'Z Texas Hotdog stand. Climb up into that chair and take a picture. Share it on Facebook with a comment and link to Hooktown Holiday's website. Let's celebrate the joy of giving together. (Grab a hotdog while you're there...you might as well have fun and food!)

Also please feel free to comment on my HH Blog  or use the contact form  to get in touch, ask questions, or share ideas. I would love to hear from you!

Terry