You’re invited to escape the cold winter weather by joining us in reflecting on our first year!
First and foremost, we would like to thank the community, village, & everyone in between for the support thus far. We simply could not do it without you. This past year has shown us that every little action has a substantial impact. Whether it be following us on social media, donating towards our mission, or interacting with our team in person. It all matters to us as we move into 2023 with new and recurring efforts.
Speaking of efforts, Year 1 certainly kept us busy. We launched two initiatives in Panther Paws of Hope and End Gowanda Hunger. These strategies intended to improve situations for specific areas in our community hosted the following efforts throughout the year:
Panther Paws of Hope Efforts/Donations
- 10 ft x 20 ft Canopy Tent
- Sets of Paint Markers
- The ImPactful Panther’s Backpack Panel
- GES Children Books
- GHS Senior Awards
End Gowanda Hunger Efforts/Donations
- Pair of Shopping Carts
- 1,000 Reusable Bags
- Targeted Food Donation Program
- CleverMade Crates
- Digital Food Drive
Although, general community efforts still remained close to our hearts. These efforts included:
Community Efforts/Donations
- Cleaning Products for The ImPactful Panthers’ Supply Drive
- Permanent Christmas in Gowanda Tree
- Contribution To The Gowanda Mural Project
- Cookies/Contribution to Seth’s Lemonade Stand
- Ducky Derby Tickets for Local Kids
- Banner & Supplies for Seth’s Lemonade Stand
- Collection of Toys for Maddison’s Spectacular Toy Drive
- Christmas in Gowanda Stand
Lastly, we were thrilled to distribute over 70 hours of volunteer work in 2022! Special thanks goes to the volunteers who made our Year 1 possible. While it truly takes a village, helping the local area starts with people who want to make a difference.
Thank you kindly for your time, and we’ll see you in 2023!
