An appeal to the community has helped the Creche surpass Friends of Creche campaign goal.

All of the Creche’s typical fundraisers were cancelled in 2020, so the Friends of Creche set a goal of $4,000. Community support raised $7,075. Donors include:

¯ At the $1,000 Patron level — Dot’s Gift Boutique, Lawson Boat and Motor – Marlin Younker, and Matric Group.

¯ At the $500 Sponsor Level — ERA Team VP Real Estate and Summit Wealth Management Inc.

¯ At the $250 Friend Level — Allied Alarm Services Inc., Hope’s Windows, Lind Funeral Home, Matt Churchill, and Slone Melhuish & Company

¯ At the $150 Level — Jamestown Awning & Party Tents

¯ At the $125 Donor Level — Axiom Office Imaging Inc., Borsari Food Co., Fraternal Order of Eagles, Lakewood Rod & Gun, Lena’s Pizza & Sub Shop, Richard’s Hair Design, TAR Enterprises – Tim Hortons, and Ulrich Planfiling.

Other donors include Ames Insurance, Arthur R. Gren Co. Inc., Fancher Chair – Bruce and Joan Erickson, James Scarpino, DDM, Larson Orthodontics, Paul and Laura Gutzmer, Ron Madden’s Auto Body and the Wight Auer Group.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Creche made more than 500 pediatric and adult masks to keep families visiting Jamestown Pediatrics safe during important doctor visits. Creche also supported UPMC Chautauqua with gifts of equipment, like a sensory bubble wall, clothing and supplies. Supplies included a sleep sack for every newborn to promote healthy back sleeping. Creche also gave safe “virtual hugs” by sewing receiving blankets for babies and comfort blankets for older children.

In 2020, Creche gave 19 families a Christmas filled with joy for every child. Gifts included socks, pajamas, clothing, coats, mittens, hats, toiletries and toys. Gift cards for a Christmas dinner were also provided. Throughout the year, Creche provided cribs, beds, mattresses, bedding, clothing and diapers to children in need, and gave support to local schools. During a normal year, Creche sends children from area schools to summer camp, but in 2020, gave direct support to the YMCA and YWCA day camp programs.

Creche is a 120-year-old volunteer organization, which means all of the money raised helps children. For more information, follow Creche on Facebook at Creche Jamestown, or send donations to The Creche Inc., PO Box 601, Jamestown, NY 14702-0601.