Penn York Jewish Community Contributes $30,000 to Community Foundation of the Twin Tiers and Honors Harvey and Linda Chernosky for 40+ Years of Service
Sayre, PA – The Penn-York Jewish Community (PYJC), serving the Twin Tiers since 1981, marks over four decades of Jewish connection, tradition, and leadership. Formed by the unification of four local Jewish organizations – the Congregation Beth Israel in Waverly, NY, the Towanda Jewish Community Center, the B’nai B’rith Jewish Women’s Club, and the Sayre Lodge of B’nai B’rith, PYJC continues to foster Jewish identity through cultural, educational, social, and religious activities in Waverly, Sayre, Athens, Towanda, and surrounding areas.
A highlight of this year is PYJC’s $30,000 contribution to the Penn York Jewish Community Fund administered by the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT), reinforcing its commitment to long-term sustainability and regional support. The Penn York Jewish Community established this fund in 2011. Contributions to the fund are used to promote and create civic, educational, social, and religious activities among its members. PYJC is proud to collaborate with CFTT and actively participates in programs at Congregation Kol Ami in Elmira, NY.
The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that strengthens local communities through grantmaking, philanthropic services, and leadership. It manages permanent endowment funds contributed by individuals, businesses, and organizations, using investment earnings to support community needs and donor goals. CFTT offers donor-advised funds, scholarships, and field-of-interest funds, enabling targeted giving. By bringing stakeholders together and funding initiatives in areas like education, health, housing, and economic development, CFTT fosters lasting regional impact.
This moment also honors Harvey and Linda Chernosky, who have dedicated over 40 years to PYJC. Harvey served as Treasurer, while Linda offered tireless support in multiple roles. “Harvey and Linda have been the backbone of our community,” said Beth Herbst, incoming PYJC Treasurer. “Their care and leadership have kept this organization strong.”
For more information on Penn-York Jewish Community, please contact Beth Herbst, Treasurer of Penn-York Jewish Community by email at bherbst@stny.rr.com. PYJC remains committed to its mission of nurturing Jewish life throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northern Tier of Pennsylvania.
To make a donation to the Penn-York Jewish Community Fund, visit: www.twintierscf.org or mail your donation to 104 W. Lockhart Street, Sayre, PA 18840.
About the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
Founded in 2003, the Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers serves 5 counties, Bradford, Potter, Sullivan and Tioga County, PA and Tioga County, New York. The Foundation is committed to building philanthropic resources that will sustain healthy and vital communities now and into the future. The Foundation currently manages over 170 funds valued at $15 million dollars and has awarded over $2.3 million in grants and scholarships since inception, positively impacting hundreds of lives in the region.
For more information on its work in the community contact Joselyn Allen-Elford at 570.888.4759, by email at jallenelford@twintierscf.org and www.twintierscf.org.
Contact: Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers
Joselyn Allen-Elford
Resource Development Associate
570-888-4759
jallenelford@twintierscf.org
Photo caption (left to right): Harvey Chernosky, Charity Field, CFTT President/CEO, Beth Herbst, and Jeffrey Dann, PYJC President.