Veterans of Tioga County VFW Post 1371 present Rural Ministry with the proceeds from their first annual Rural Ministry Benefit Golf Tournament held on Oct. 5. From the left are Dave Marcocci, Ralph Tapia, Dave Bensley, Linda Barrett, John Vandenburg, and Sister Mary O’Brien. Ralph Tapia thanked Sister Mary for the work Rural Ministry does, while Sister Mary said the additional money “means the world to us.”
On Oct. 5, the Owego VFW Post 1371 held the first golf tournament to benefit Tioga County Rural Ministry (TCRM). It was a great success for a first time tournament.
Rural Ministry works to fill the gaps left by larger agencies helping underserved populations in Tioga County. Rural Ministry helps with information presented by representatives including NYSEG and Tioga Opportunities, as well as running a food pantry at their 143 North Ave., Owego office.
Several wheelchair ramps are also built for elderly and disabled persons by TCRM volunteers every month, in addition to service weekends incorporating college and local high school students to help out with household chores.
The Owego Glen A. Warner VFW Post 1371 is an active veterans’ organization which seeks to help the community with activities like the annual Kid’s Picnic and free movies and bicycle giveaway at the Tioga Theater. They recently undertook organizing a golf tournament to benefit TCRM in furtherance of their goal of continuing their service to the community and country.
On behalf of TCRM, Sister Mary expressed her gratitude for the marvelous $2,000 gift, which will assist with holiday endeavors.
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