4/18/2025
While we are still immersed in the early steps of recovery, we continue to learn the depths of what we’ve lost, and what it will take to bring Pendle Hill back fully from this disaster. But, the profound strength of our community’s spirit continues to reveal itself in new ways every day. Before we share progress updates, we want to express our deepest gratitude.
Thank you for holding Pendle Hill in your prayers. Your cards, calls, emails and gifts are a lifeline. It cannot be understated how grateful we are to the over 315 people who have made gifts to the Recovery Fund, raising over $46,000, which is an amazing start to covering these unplanned costs. Your loving words about the trees, about grieving together, and your encouragement to rebuild and restore are sustaining us! Please, keep them coming!
We are also deeply moved by the Friends Meetings who have offered special one-time gifts in the year ahead – a powerful reminder of the enduring support that has sustained Pendle Hill for 95 years.
We extend our sincere thanks to Top Notch Tree Experts for their considerate scheduling of noisy work and their generous contribution towards the significant costs of the ongoing cleanup. And to Friends Fiduciary for their upcoming work retreat on Monday to assist with the restoration.
As we navigate the way forward:
- We await insights from our insurance company regarding building repairs.
- We’ve consulted with roofing and arborist contractors for expert assessments, including the safest and most cost-effective steps for campus restoration, and for their ongoing evaluation of potentially unsalvageable trees.
- We are still working to determine recovery’s full costs, which will become clearer as insurance claim information becomes available. We know restoring the arboretum to its full state will be outside of insurance coverage.
The Pendle Hill board and staff are working tirelessly not only to address the immediate aftermath of the April 4th storm, but also to enhance our campus’s long-term resilience and safety.
If you’d like to join us in our recovery efforts, please mark your calendars for a volunteer work afternoon on Saturday, May 3rd, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM for a tangible way to contribute to our healing. More details coming soon.
The journey to full recovery will require patience and collective effort, but we remain profoundly grateful for the dedication and interconnectedness of the Pendle Hill community. We will continue to keep you updated as restoration efforts continue.
Click the photos to enlarge
![]() ![]() ![]() |
![]() ![]() ![]() |