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Each month, the “jingle” of loose change in the offering plate goes to a different organization or cause that serves the local community. In addition to putting loose coins in the plate, you can also give via check or cash – just write “Jingle” on the memo line or envelope.

The June Jingle will go to Habitat for Humanity of Otsego County (HFHOC), a nonprofit housing organization working in communities within Otsego County, NY. HFHOC strives to give families “a hand-up, not a hand-out.” Habitat partners with individuals and families to build simple, safe houses, and assists with the purchasing process. Building costs are minimized by dedicated volunteers who contribute hours of labor. Due to the generous donations of labor and money, the actual cost of building each house is considerably lower than the appraised (sale price) value. While they do receive money from the closing when a sale if finalized, it is not a full reimbursement for the cost of building the house. More information is available on their website at https://habitatotsego.org/.