The Catskill Chronicle

Chris Williams of SYDA Foundation presents John Halchak, Chairman of the Hurleyville Fire District Board, with a check for $10,000. From left to right, Fire Commissioners Jim Sullivan, John O’Neil, George Gibson, and Lee Feldman look on. – Provided photo

HURLEYVILLE, NY (January 11, 2010) – The SYDA Foundation recently donated $10,000 to the Hurleyville Fire District to help fund Hurleyville’s pump truck, which the district purchased new in 2007. This was the third annual donation of $10,000 given by the SYDA Foundation which, in 2008, committed to contributing $50,000 to this cause over a period of 5 years.

Chris Williams, SYDA Foundation Community Relations Manager, presented the check to Jack Halchak, Chairman of the Hurleyville Fire District Board. Halchak said: “The SYDA Foundation is a good neighbor. After helping to pay for the new Hurleyville firehouse, they’re now helping to fund this much needed state-of-the art machine.” SYDA has made total contributions of over $200,000 to the Hurleyville Fire District since 1993.

Mr. Williams expressed appreciation for the dedicated volunteer fire fighters who willingly and courageously step forward at any time of the day or night to protect the safety of the community residents. Williams also spoke about the Foundation’s on-going commitment to the local community’s health, safety, and education. He cited the PRASAD Children’s Dental Health Program that has provided dental care for nearly 60,000 children to date in Sullivan and Ulster counties.

Headquartered in the Town of Fallsburg, SYDA Foundation is the not-for-profit organization that makes Siddha Yoga meditation available to students around the world.