Seeking Donations of Items for Silent Auction in Support of Emergency Repairs

Dearest Friends in our Community:

Our faith has taught us to love our neighbors, which we have done so steadfastly for generations. However, we find ourselves now being the ones asking for support. Our Church’s floor, the very place our faith has been passed down to us, the foundation that has built us up, is collapsing underneath our feet. We’ve been informed by our engineer that the original joists and supports are beyond repair and need to be replaced. A cost that is projected to be nearly as much as our annual operating budget of $212,000.

Our Church has been a part of our community for over 160 years, having stood in the hamlet of Palisades and provided care for the larger community since 1863. At its start, it provided a place of safety, comfort and hope in times of war. Throughout the years, it helped provide stability for both members and nonmembers through times of change to the community. From the early struggles of losing the ferry across the Hudson, to the 1950s population boom, to the issues our larger community faces today. Our Church purchased one of the first stoves for the Rockland Family Shelter (now Center for Safety and Change); working with GMHC we provided relief and care for those affected by the AIDS virus; and we have worked with relief organizations over the decades to help feed our community. Today we are actively involved with supporting the Center for Safety and Change, the Nyack Center, the Nyack Homeless Project, People to People, Proyecto Faro, and Soup Angels.

To help raise funds, we are holding a Silent Auction on May 2, 2026. The proceeds raised will be added to the Church’s Capital Campaign for the necessary building repairs. We are asking if you would be willing to provide a donation of one or more items to the Silent Auction, to be provided as a stand-alone bid or a part of a larger item or themed-basket. In doing so, your business will be listed in our programs for your generosity of contribution.

If you have any questions regarding Palisades Presbyterian Church, Capital Campaign, or the details about the Silent Auction, please contact the Church by phone (above) or email: ppc10964@gmail.com – a member of the planning group will be in touch within 3 business days.

Any donation(s) would be appreciated. Palisades Presbyterian Church is a nonprofit organization (501c3) – Tax ID number: 13-2988743 and your donation is tax deductible. We will provide you a receipt after the auction for tax purposes.

Sincerely thank you so much,

Rev. Erin Moore,

Pastor