Cremonesi Fund

The Cremonesi Funds are the result of a bequest to Pine Street from Helen Cremonesi, a former member and deacon of the church.  Helen's father, the Rev. Dr. Achille Cremonesi, had immigrated from Italy and eventually became a Presbyterian minister whose own example and teachings instilled in Helen a desire to help others in need.  She served as a deacon at Pine Street before Downtown Daily Bread was established and felt a strong desire to assist the types of individuals who now receive aid from DDB. Her will reads, in part:

"The balance shall be held by the Board of Deacons, with the income there from to be used in its work among the poor and shut-ins, in memory of my father."

The Pine Street Board of Deacons administers the funds generated from this bequest.  Anyone desiring a grant should complete the form and submit it to the church office staff or any deacon, who will see that it is given to the Cremonesi Task Force members for consideration.

If you have additional questions, please contact Susan Meehan at or Jay Himes.