Earlier this month, officials at the Lycoming SPCA raised concerns about its continued ability to provide low-cost spay/neuter vouchers. Apparently, this cry for help has started to be answered.
According to Alexa Daniels, Marketing and Development Director for the Lycoming SPCA, that plea is being answered in a big way by one generous donor.
Pamela (Hershberger) Jensen has pledged to match community donations, dollar for dollar, up to $20,000 to restore funding for the SPCA’s spay/neuter vouchers. This program is critical for helping low- and moderate-income pet owners care for their animals and control the local pet population.
Jensen is donating in memory of her late mother, Joyce Simpson Hershberger. Hershberger was a respected community leader and longstanding animal welfare advocate. She served on the SPCA board for many years, including 35 years as its president. Her leadership was instrumental in the campaign to fund and build the current SPCA animal shelter.
“My mom would be delighted to help fill this need,” said Jensen. “She was always ready to serve her community, leading dozens of organizations, often under challenging circumstances. She is greatly missed by her family and by this community. I want to honor her memory with this donation, and I hope others who love animals and understand the SPCA’s vital role in Lycoming County will join me in supporting this worthy cause,” stated Jensen.
The Lycoming County SPCA urges the community to take advantage of this matching opportunity to ensure the spay/neuter program’s continued success. Checks can be made out to “SPCA, Jean Marie White S/N” and mailed to 2805 Reach Road, Williamsport, PA 17701, or by clicking the link http://weblink.donorperfect.com/JMW.
Together, the community can help bridge the funding gap and honor Joyce Simpson Hershberger’s legacy. Her dedication to animal welfare will undoubtedly remain a source of inspiration for many years to come.
For more information, please get in touch with Joel Harris at jharris@lycomingspca.org or call 570-322-4646.
By Lycoming SPCA For Spay/Neuter Program
