Every year about this time Betty Jo Lyons, Boro Women and Family Services (BWS) Executive Director and her team of volunteers begin planning for Christmas. This planning helps them provide a more meaningful Christmas for over 100 individuals and families in our community.

As you might imagine this takes a tremendous effort to gather the needed items and financial resources to pull it all together. It’s probably no surprise to anyone either that this years effort is a bit more difficult than most. The demand is sure to be higher due to the effect on families that the Covid problem has caused, and also the very simple fact that the BWS finances have fallen short this year. Two of their very major fundraisers, the Annual Lasagna Dinner and the Fall Women’s Event at Nick’s Place, had to be cancelled because of Covid 19.

BWS is sending out a plea to the Edinboro Area Community for funds to help them complete their Christmas holiday mission. If you can assist in any way, no matter how small or large a gift, it would be appreciated more than the BWS team could express to you.

Donations can be done online at the BWS website: www.BoroWomenServices.com or by mailing your donation to: Boro Women & Family Services, 108 High Street, Edinboro, PA 16412

If you have any questions or specific needs, Betty Jo can be reached at: 814-734-4237

Boro Women & Family Services joins with EUP Communications and Media Department to present another family oriented event for the younger crowd for Christmas.

The event will include a story time, snacks and crafts, plus every child will receive a FREE book.

It all takes place Saturday, December 7th, from 9am to 12:30pm at the Edinboro United Methodist Church.

$3 for Children, $2 for Adults, PAJAMAS ARE WELCOME!

Limited tickets will be available at the door, so please call the BWS office at 814-734-4237 to reserve your tickets.

All Aboard!

Sometimes it’s really hard to convey the need we see at Boro Women & Family Services (BWS) on a daily basis. There are so many among us that, unknown to anyone, are in great need of help.

There are also many in the community that constantly reach out to us and ask how they can help, and everyone needs to know that without these people we would not be able to do what we do.

Recently a group representing the families of the Edinboro Presbyterian Church Bible School came to our offices and delivered items they had collected to help us help our families in need. It is indeed heartwarming and exciting everytime this happens and all of us a BWS are extremely grateful for everyones generosity.

(July 14,2019) Edinboro Lake…. To say it was just another beautiful day in the neighborhood would be an understatement, it was a fabulous day. The weather was fantastic and the turnout for the 2019 Edinboro Lake Kayak Poker Run was beyond expectations.

There were 170 registered kayaks, loads of volunteer helpers, and great music from Mark Eisert, Millennium Sound. Now add to that, lots of prizes from some generous merchants, and it all came together for a fun-filled successful event and fundraiser for Boro Women & Family Services (BWS).

BettyJo Lyons, BWS executive director, commented, “The demand for our services is increasing each year, and it’s events like the Kayak Poker Run that allow us to keep providing help, at no charge, to those in need in our communities. We just couldn’t do it without all the beautiful people who help us in so many ways.”

BettyJo also expressed heartfelt thanks to all the participants, volunteers, and merchants that helped make it such a great success this year.

Prizes donors were Edinboro Outdoors, Subway, Sunset Grill, Shadeland Pellet Grills, Edinboro Beverage, L.E. Photography, and the VanMeters gas card donation…. thanks to one and all!

We hope you will plan on joining us in 2020 for the 3rd Annual Kayak Poker Run, we have plans to make it even bigger and better… see you then!

www.BoroWomenServices.com

On July 25, 2021, the 4th annual Edinboro Lake Poker Run will be held. The event being called Oars on the Shore to piggy back with Roar on the Shore weekend. This event is for anyone 12 and older with a kayak, paddle board, or canoe. Row your way around Edinboro Lake in the 4-hour window to earn some gifts and prizes. The cost of the event is $25 per person and t-shirts cost $15 and a chance to win. Registration deadline is July 14 for t-shirts. On-site registration is available but will not be promised a t-shirt. Extra will be ordered but not guaranteed.

To register on-line go to: www.EdinboroBoatRental.com? and click on 2019 Edinboro Lake Poker Run at the top of the page.

The day of the event, everyone will register at Pat Crawford Beach. You will register at the table under the blue Millennium Sound Tent (follow the music). You will pick up your card and your t-shirt. The event will start when you are ready. You can launch your boat EVERYWHERE on Edinboro Lake. Your goal is to hit all five stops and return to the blue Millennium Sound by 4:30pm. Winners will be announced at 5:00.

Five stops will be setup on Edinboro Lake. Each stop you will choose a card and we will write down your card on your sheet. The best hand at the end will win. We will have other prizes assigned to certain cards along with lowest hand. Our sponsors are providing some awesome prizes.

Pat Crawford Beach

Washington Park

Edinboro Resort & Sunset Grill

Pontoon Boat in lake

Bridge under Route 6N

The proceeds of this event will benefit Boro Women & Family Service to help provide needed services to members of our community in need.