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"PB Inc - You are GREAT! Thank you so much for all you do for Philmont and the local people.  I don't think I ever got a chance to tell you what I think about the newsletter, as I get quite a few of these from various markets and Ag resources.   The Philmont Farmers' Market newsletter is by far one of if not THE best I've seen!                                            Deborah Decker - Double Decker Farm, Hudson. December 2011

Dear supporters,

Thanks to you PB Inc.'s very first fund drive in December 2011 showed us the incredible love, appreciation, and support the progress of revitalization in Philmont is receiving!  It's tremendously heartening to have heard from so many people wanting to be a part of the solution by donating towards the program of choice, signing up for the Newsletter, and wanting to continue volunteering!  With your amazing support received, we feel strengthened to take on the 2012 New Year to once again achieve the next steps.  THANKS TO YOU!  

Sincerely,

Sally Baker                                                                                   Executive Director

 

As we enter into the New Year, we are carrying our thanks for all the support received in 2011 by thanking once again, the many people who have played a major part in participating to produce some of the solutions.

Thank you volunteers, the funding received from NYS Homes & Community Renewal, and the local in-kind business donors. You made the opening of the Resource Center to serve the community a reality!  Your support, with donations and volunteer time, provides a great place to initiate new projects!  Watch this building for "lights in the night" - folks working together to reach community goals.  All thanks to you! The Resource Center is currently hosting the following groups working towards a sustainable community:                                                                                  Philmont Market & Cafe Cooperative - Team Leader meetings                      Community Matters -meetings                                                                      ThinkOutWord -youth initiatives meetings                                                Main St. Incubator without Walls                                                        Village Pocket Park - restored 2011 - (photo: Steve Benson)How many people came together to create this village park? The park donor plaque calls them out.  This beautiful park says more about our community than a drive by can show - so please visit, today, or rent it for an event, or drop by with a plant donation! The more the merrier! 

Does all support for a not-for-profit come through donations? A visit to the seasonal Philmont Farmers' Market will give you the inside story.  Thanks to every farmer, loyal market shopper, volunteers, raffle winners who supported educational events, volunteers, and the many seniors who visited Sunday from June to October.  You made the 3rd season a rousing celebration of local Columbia County agriculture.

The Philmont Market & Cafe food cooperative is also growing nicely because of your support.  With your continued involvement 2012 should see some sparks with this project.  Turning an old Stewart’s building into a green energy grocery cooperative store aimed at reducing food costs by lowering energy costs.  Donors will help make this project happen, so please give generously. 

Volunteers making it happen!Have you seen the Firehouse Community Tea Garden lately?building the herb beds                    The gardens are a PB Inc project facilitating the Agawamuck Project for the Fine and Practical Arts. It provides local youth with trades training in the trades and mentoring in partnership with local donors and local businesses.  The garden simply wouldn't have happened without the support of five prominent local businesses and foundation support - visit today to see the donor plaque - Thank you donors and volunteers for making the community garden happen in 2011!            

PB Inc programs, events, and project development services are free to the community thanks to your continued generous donations small or large they all count towards each community development project.

Your giving can make a big difference to 2012 projects in development!

-  Would you help support community project planning activities?

-  Could you assist a young entrepreneur with starting a new small business in the village?

-  How about helping out at the Firehouse Community Tea garden next spring?

-  Make a small donation to help support the free exhibitions at the Resource Center and Pocket Park in 2012?

-  Or perhaps get involved by becoming a sponsor to help PB Inc develop the feasiblity to create the nations "first Passivhaus retail building" right here in Philmont. This project is in discussion stages with acclaimed architect, Dennis Wedlick Architect LLC.  SEE HIS ACCLAIMED "HUDSON PASSIVE HOUSE."  The Hudson Passive Project is an energy conservation project, a prototype home-of-tomorrow that demonstrates the energy-saving potential of residential architecture. The house was designed by Dennis Wedlick Architect LLC, built by Bill Stratton Building Company, and realized with the support of NYSERDA.  Located in the beautiful Hudson Valley, in Claverack, about two hours north of New York City, The Hudson Passive Project is the first certified passive house in New York State and among the highest performing homes in the world. 

Every donation counts.  Every gift you make translates directly to supporting a program or project development.     Every gift pays you back in the good feeling that comes from supporting a program of your choice and being directly involved in its success.  A $25.00 donation goes a long way when you become a part of local giving and achievement.

Donations are tax-deductible under the laws for making a charitable donation to a 501 (c) (3) nonprofit tax-exempt organization.

 

Please use PayPal to make your gift today, in any amount that fits your budget, knowing that your gift makes a real difference to community revitalization.

Hope to see you soon at a Philmont Beautification Inc event,

 

Foundation support received in 2011:

Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.  Project:  The Firehouse Community Tea Garden

The Arthur and Marie Hegarty Foundation.  Project:  Village Pocket Park

The Philmont Rotary.  Project: Village Pocket Park

The Fund for Columbia County.  Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.  Project:  "Connecting the Dots" exhibition and educational event programming

Local Business Support:

Project:  The Firehouse Community Tea Garden & the Village Pocket Park

GroMax, LLC, Hudson, NY

Meltz Lumber, Hudson, LLC

Stickles F.H. & Son, 

Double Decker Farm, Hillsdale

Ed Herrington, Inc., Hillsdale

Insight Computer Center, Inc., Chatham.  Project:  PB Inc Resource Center computors

New York State Program Funding:

New York State Homes and Community Renewal

Rural Area Revitalization Program.  Project:  The PB Inc Resource Center 2009-2011

New York State Main St. Program.  Projects:  target area Martindale Rd to West St.  and a Streetscpe improvements target area from Maple Avenue to Rock St. 

Federal Program Funding:

USDA - 2011-2012 Farmers Market Promotional Program.  Project: Philmont Farmers' Market in partnership with Cornell University Capital District Small Fruit and Vegetable Program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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