The Spirit of being Kind and Neighborly…
Earlier this fall, Brian Bailey and his lovely daughter, Amanda, visited Payne Hollow. As a boy he lived in the Hanover faculty housing with his family. His father, Alvin Bailey, a professor would often play music with Harlan and Anna when they visited the college. He played piano, so Anna would have to surrender that role and go to the cello when they trio-ed. The Bailey’s also visit Payne Hollow once in awhile, Brian in tow as a young kid exploring the riverside hollow.
Brian had not been back to the area in many decades and had a trip planned to show his daughter around his old youthful haunts in southern Indiana. He reached out to us and asked if he could include a tour when they were around. His story was interesting and pleasant and thought we could get some special information from him about those music ventures his parents shared with Harlan and Anna as well as elements of Harlan and Anna’s connection to the college, so agreed to honor his request.
It was a great visit with lots of good memories shared by Brian and they appreciated hearing all that we had done in the time since Payne Hollow on the Ohio acquired the place and our plans for the future. A few weeks later a heartfelt thank you letter arrived along with a very substantial check from his Donor Advised Fund included. We had no expectations whatsoever and were very surprised by the extreme generosity. It just goes to show that, like the Hubbard’s, it’s just simply good to be kind and neighborly. What comes around goes around…
This year Payne Hollow welcomed visitors from near and far--even as far away as Alaska and Germany! It is clear that there is a community of people across the United States, and beyond, who care about protecting the Payne Hollow homestead, the legacy of the Hubbards, and the beautiful hollow next to the Ohio River.
Payne Hollow on the Ohio is a completely volunteer run nonprofit. The restoration efforts and the vision of the new strategic plan will be possible only because of the generosity of supporters like Brian Bailey and people like YOU! As the end of the year draws near please know that donations are needed, and that any gift of any amount is deeply appreciated.Here are some ways to give:
Donate online at www.paynehollowontheohio.org.
Mail a check to Payne Hollow on the Ohio, PO Box 292, Prospect, KY 40059. (No service fees tis way!)
Use a Donor-Advised Fund (DAF): Through your DAF, recommend a grant to Payne Hollow on the Ohio, ensuring a tax-efficient, impactful gift. Learn more at freewill.com.