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Shelter House Society donates $1,000 to 1803 House roof restoration
Summary
The Shelter House Society presented a $1,000 check to the 1803 House for its roof restoration and related food campaign; society president described historical endowment origins and urged charitable giving to preserve local colonial homes.
Representatives of two local nonprofits announced a financial contribution to a historic-home restoration project during the Nov. 17 Emmaus Borough Council meeting.
"A motion was made and seconded to donate 1000 dollars towards the project," said Dave Biles, president of the Shelter House Society, and he presented a check for $1,000 to the 1803 House. Erin Schneck, president of the 1803 House, accepted the donation on behalf of the restoration and associated food campaign.
Biles provided context, recounting the Emanuel Yackel endowment and past restoration work that saved historic structures when repairs were urgent. He encouraged residents to consider bequests or donations to help preserve the borough's three historic colonial houses.
The presentation recorded the society's donation and a public appeal for further community support; no borough budgetary action or council vote was recorded during the presentation.
