January 30, 2024
Dear Sisters and Brothers in the Presbytery of Philadelphia,
On behalf of the board, staff, and volunteers at Chester Eastside I offer greetings accompanied by prayers that your ministries are thriving. Even more, I offer gratitude on behalf of all who benefit from the generosity of Presbyterians throughout the Philadelphia area.
Founded in 1985 by the Presbytery of Philadelphia, the ministries at Chester Eastside continue to provide relief and comfort to people in Chester. The story of CEI is one with many twists and turns, but we write with the news that we enter this new year with strength and stability. We could not be where we are without the support of the Presbytery of Philadelphia and its congregations.
We thank you for your support in 2023. In addition to the Presbytery and the Presbyterian Women, 19 Presbyterian congregations provided direct financial support, and even more offered donations of food and supplies and, most importantly, time and energy. Last year, religious communities accounted for one third of our total revenue.
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