- Hamilton
County in upstate New York is one of the poorer counties per capita in
the state. The permanent population was only 5,379 as of the last
census, although that increases several times over with the influx of
seasonal visitors.
Along with
the increase in the summer population come many seasonal jobs, but most
employment provides
no benefits and no retirement plan.
Although
we no longer function as a working church, Good Shepherd attempts to make an
annual donation to the Raquette Lake
Volunteer Fire Department as a commitment to
community outreach.
Other worthy organizations
include the Raquette Lake Library and the Community Action Agency of
Hamilton County.
Thank
you for your support!