READY TO BE PART OF SOMETHING SPECIAL?

EVENT DATE: Saturday, Oct. 27
LOCATION: William Hepburn Apartments

A number of brave Edgers will have the opportunity to rappel down William Hepburn Apartments, in exchange for donations back to the amazing local non-profit organizations, River Valley Regional YMCA, Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation, and the YWCA of North Central Pennsylvania.

How do I participate?

1. Sign up now to become an Edger
2. Easily set up your personal fundraising page
3. Fundraise $1000
4. Experience the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rappel down William Hepburn Apartments!

Donations made to this campaign will be split equally between these three worthy causes!

About Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation

The Williamsport Area School District Education Foundation is a recognized nonprofit affiliate of the Williamsport Area School District. Led by a 20-member volunteer board, the Foundation facilitates charitable giving and permanent legacies based on individual areas of interest in educational innovation, the arts, athletics and scholarships.

Since 2004, WASDEF has been supporting students and teachers across the district with the financial resources provided by donors. Just since 2012, WASDEF has both raised and allocated more than $1.6 million to the district in support of capital projects, programs, initiatives and scholarships. In that same time period, the Foundation has grown by $466,000.

Over the last decade, WASDEF has grown in its mission in supporting students across the district by promoting, sponsoring and encouraging educational activities, having generated more than $1.7 million in net assets. In 2017, WASDEF was named as one of the Top 10 Performing School Foundations in Pennsylvania through a doctoral study at Point Park University in Pittsburgh.

About YWCA Northcentral Pennsylvania

For 125 years, the YWCA in Williamsport has met the most pressing needs of our community What originally was formed to provide safety and recreation for young women working and traveling in Williamsport, has transformed to the truly life-saving programs of Liberty House and Wise Options. Today, women, children and men have the opportunities to find safety and peace after violence and homelessness have upended their lives. Through Protection From Abuse orders, to Renter's Certification classes - the YWCA gives all those in need the tools, resources and encouragement to build their own bright future.

For more information or with any questions, call Anna at (570) 322-4637, ext. 159.

About River Valley Regional YMCA

Our Cause Defines Us

We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. That’s why, at the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.

Our Strength is in Community

The Y is a nonprofit like no other. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships to not just promise, but deliver, positive change.

• The Y is community centered. For nearly 160 years, we’ve been listening and responding to our communities.
• The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs.
• The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
• The Y has local presence and global reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.

Our Impact is Felt Every Day

With a mission to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all, our impact is felt when an individual makes a healthy choice, when a mentor inspires a child and when a community comes together for the common good.

Sign up now, or make a donation!