Big Plans for Little League in Windham
A "Whole Different Experience" at Windham Path
30th Annual Autumn Affair
30th Annual Autumn Affair would have been sold out if admission tickets were needed, which they weren’t as happy crowds filled every available (and some unavailable) parking spots in the town of Windham. “This is when our community shines the most,” said Lisa Jaeger, president of the Windham Chamber of Commerce, the hosts for the event. “We are honored to carry the torch for the people who created this wonderful fair.” Among the thousands on hand, last weekend, were (left to right) Windham Foundation president Paul Mutter, Foundation vice-president Matt Rodrigue, Foundation board of directors member Phyllis Parrish, Chamber president Lisa Jaeger, Chamber events coordinator Caroline Lynch and Windham town supervisor Thomas Hoyt. View Article Here.
The Windham Foundation Announces Intention to Acquire 34 Acres in Hensonville and Designate It For Future Community Use
""Windham Foundation Looking Toward Future with Property Purchase" - Windham Weekly
WRIP Interview with Windham Foundation President Paul Mutter
Reporter Michael Ryan from the Windham Weekly/Mountain Eagle speaks with Windham Foundation President Paul Mutter about the Foundation’s acquisition of a 34 acre parcel in the hamlet of Hensonville, NY for community enrichment and recreational projects. Aired on WRIP-FM 97.9FM on October2, 2024.
We raised $689,000 through our Hurricane Relief Fund to help local families immediately following the 2011 flood. We gave emergency aid and funds to rebuild homes and businesses; restore grounds, driveways, and inventory; and replace appliances, heating oil, and household furnishings. We also funded two cleanup initiatives—Stream Team and Spring Clean—hauling away 90,000 pounds of debris, junk cars, and collapsed buildings.
The Foundation sponsored the Dental Care Van and Clinic for all WAJ Students and their parents. We Provided funds to build the Windham Food Pantry. We provided funds to purchase diagnostic equipment for the Windham Family Medical Practice. Ensuring safety for all, we purchased emergency rescue equipment and a generator for the Windham Hose Company.
So that Windham’s History may be preserved, we purchased computers, cameras, and indexing equipment for our local Historical Societies. At the local VFW Post (1545), community gatherings are enhanced by a brand-new kitchen partially funded by the Foundation. The Foundation has also contributed to Windham Mountain Ski Patrol and Adaptive Sports Foundation.
Windham Food Pantry
The Windham Foundation provided funds for the purchase of a new commercial refrigerator for the Windham Food Pantry when the old refrigerator ceased to work before the annual Thanksgiving food distribution to 100 local families.
Dear Editor:
We at Windham Community Food Pantry would like to thank the Windham Foundation for their very generous donation of $5000 to our organization. We are a 501©3 not-for-profit organization depending solely on donations. Our staff is strictly volunteer therefore 100% of the money received is used to stamp out hunger on the Mountain Top by distributing food and many other needful items to families in need. We also distribute turkeys during Thanksgiving season and adopt needy families during Christmas to provide gifts for all members of the family, adults and children alike All of this is as a result of donors who make this possible. Thank you so much Windham Foundation for your part in what we are able to do.
Respectfully submitted,
Dianne Bunce, Administrator
Windham Foundation Purchases Rescue Equipment for Fire Department
Windham town board members received a letter from the Windham Foundation reporting they would contribute $4500 toward the purchase of emergency rescue gear. “We want to ensure the safety and well-being of our community,” said Windham Foundation Board Member Phyllis Parrish.
Government leaders, earlier this summer, were informed by Windham Hose Company #1 president Greg Thorp that the “Jaws of Life” equipment needed to be updated. “Additionally, as I’m sure you recall, I have made you aware numerous times that certain tools associated with the Jaws of Life are nearly 40 years old. As such, they are very outdated,” Thorp wrote. “I feel strongly that the “Spreader” and the “Cutter” should be updated and replaced as soon as possible,” Thorp wrote, noting the essential power plant and ram were still in good shape.
Board members agreed to research the matter, asking for cost estimates from Thorp, which were subsequently provided, leading to the participation by the foundation. “We are extremely grateful for this purchase by the Windham Foundation,” town supervisor Stephen Walker said.
