Cambria non-profit seeks help after tropical storm causes damage

NORTHERN CAMBRIA, Pa. (WTAJ) — Just days after Tropical Storm Debby passed through Central Pennsylvania, a non-profit organization in Northern Cambria is asking for help.

According to their Facebook page , Small Town Hope, Inc. is a non-profit that works to improve the health & wellness of children in their area.

The organization said that flood waters caused severe damage to their furnace and hot water tank. Replacing it is crucial for the children that they care for.

“Well, any time anything as big as a furnace happens to a place like ours, it’s an unanticipated, huge amount of money. So a furnace repair between labor and getting a new furnace can cost us anywhere from $6,000 to $10000. And in our organization, we really pride ourselves and what we charge for our services and what we acquire for the programs and projects that we run,” Mandi Paronish, Executive Director of Small Town Hope said.

When they first discovered that water was in the basement, it started to rise. Eventually, it was three feet deep.

Monetary donations are needed, but they are also asking for volunteers and other skills.

“During times of tragedy, it’s emotional. If you’d like to give us something, give us what you can give. If you can give time, give us a call and tell us what kind of time you can give us. If you sing, if you dance, if you’d like to read those kinds of things, help us,” Paronish said.

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If you would like to donate to the organization, they recommend mailing a check to their address at 2214 Bigler Ave, P.O. BOX 387 Northern Cambria, PA 15714, or stopping by in person so they can say thank you. Donations can also be given online through PayPal .

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