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About Christine: “Christine F Hinton was a kind, loving individual. Although she struggled with several illnesses during her 71 years of life, she believed in the goodness of God. She was an intelligent, talented student who loved music. One of her prized possessions was the flute she played in the her Leechburgh High School Band. She grew into a beautiful popular woman who made many friends who enjoyed her company. After graduation from Edinboro State University with a teaching degree, for six years she taught children with special needs before her illnesses cut her professional life short. Her love for animals combined with her love for children who struggled in ways that she understood well, led her to donate To Country Ark Farm.

One of Christine’s favorite quotes is Horace Mann’s advice: “Be ashamed to die until you have won some victory for humanity”. It’s safe to say that because Country Ark Farm won Christine’s heart, she would be proud of the victories through her help, that will flourish for years to come.”

Written by: Ann Antognoli, Good Friend

Country Ark Farm was gifted a generous donation upon the death of Christine F Hinton. It is with this donation that we have created a new program in her name. This program allows individuals and families of the disabled to apply for financial assistance regarding a medical, physical or recreational need. The “Christine F Hinton Fund” is an application process for fulfilling a need (medical, physical, or recreational) when all of your other funding areas have said “No”. You must first go through the proper funding channels (waiver, medicaid, etc). If you get turned down or rejected (please provide proof), then write to us for assistance. The application process is open all year round.

Click on the tab “Christine F Hinton Fund” and start filling out the Google Form.

The Funding requirements are:

ϖ Any physical need (not a service)

ϖ To better help the individual ages (22 years old to 55 years old)

ϖ For work, a better quality of life or pleasure (adaptive item)

ϖ Proof of need has to be included in the application

ϖ Resident of Pike County PA (opening up to other PA counties in 2025)