Affiliated with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany, NY
2019 Breakfast & Gallery
2019 Renodin Foundation Annual Grantee Breakfast
In 2019, the grantee representatives included: Athena Godet-Calogeras from the City of Olean Housing Authority regarding their Veggie Wheels program; Bill Beck from First Baptist Church of Cuba, NY spoke about their school backpack and summer camp programs; Charlie McCole from St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Olean, NY talked about providing Hope for the Needy program; and Angela Erway from the YWCA of Bradford, PA spoke about their Street Outreach program.
2019 Speakers included (L-R): Bill Beck, First Baptist Church of Cuba, NY; Athena Godet-Calogeras, City of Olean Housing Authority; Angela Erway, YWCA of Bradford, PA; and Charlie McCole, St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store.
2019 Event Details:
Date: Monday, June 3, 2019 Time: 8:30 a.m. Location: St. Elizabeth Motherhouse, 115 E. Main St., Allegany, NY
The morning includes breakfast and fellowship with the Franciscan Sisters of Allegany and presentations by several Renodin Foundation grantees.
The event is by invitation only as space is limited.
Mary Jo Black, chair, with Pat & Lynn Sweitzer, children of the late Gail Sweitzer, and Laura Whitford, president
2019 Renodin Foundation Board of Directors
Laura Whitford, president, with closing comments
Angela Erway, YWCA of Bradford, PA talks to the crowd about their Street Outreach program
Bill Beck, First Baptist Church of Cuba, NY spoke about their school backpack program and summer camp
Athena Godet-Calogeras, City of Olean Housing Authority talked about their Veggie Wheels program
Vice-chair Jim Schifley introduced this year’s grantees
Jim, Jr. and John Alund (sons of the late Jim Alund, Sr.) with Laura Whitford, president
Board member, Linda Pepperdine did a special tribute in remembrance of founding board member, Gail Sweitzer and financial advisor, Jim Alund, Sr. She recognized their children in attendance who included John and Jim Alund, Jr. and Pat and Lynn Sweitzer. Both Gail and Jim were instrumental in the formation and success of the Renodin Foundation and will be forever remembered for their giving spirits and gentle souls.
Mary Jo Black, chair, Laura Whitford, president, and Jim Schifley, vice chair
