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Malvern Bank Supports Mission of Equestrian Nonprofit Gateway HorseWorks
“When Malvern Bank supports an industry, we don’t do so halfway,” said Anthony C. Weagley, President and CEO of Malvern Bank, National Association. Malvern Bank launched its Equestrian Business in 2017, providing financial services including private banking and investment management to horse owners, horse farms, and other equestrian-related clientele. The business is tailored to the…
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TLC: Spring Cleaning for the Mind–The Empowering Effects of Decluttering
A clear and open space makes room for a clear and open mind. According to Dr. Emma Gray, a clinical psychologist, “Clutter can cause anxiety, depression, and even physical pain. Decluttering can improve the functioning of our brains and help us feel more in control of our lives.” Especially today, where we’re flooded with requests…
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Linfield Cleaning Business Keeps Cancer Patients Homes Squeaky Clean
A Linfield cleaning service is helping cancer patients have a clean home without harmful chemicals. The Natural Clean Queen was founded by Nicole Fox in 2017. Six months into launching her cleaning service business, she started to make her own products, free from harsh, harmful chemicals. “Our purpose and passion is to educate our local community…
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TLC: Practical Tips for Teaching Kids Financial Responsibility
Although some states (Pennsylvania included) require financial literacy to be taught in public schools, children’s understanding of money largely begins and develops at home. Parents can help foster financial literacy with the following tips and resources, which can make learning about money fun and set children on a path to achieving their financial goals and…
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Habitat for Humanity Builds Homes for Families in Hatfield
Four lucky families are moving into new homes in Hatfield, thanks toHabitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties. The new homeownership opportunity was made possible with $300,000 in contributions from state agencies, as well as volunteers donating their hours, reported Dan Sokil for Mainline Media News. Mira Kichukova’s family was one of the…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Nicholas Torres, Interim CEO and President, The Alliance for Health Equity
Nicholas (Nick) Torres, interim CEO and President of The Alliance for Health Equity, spoke to MONTCO Today about growing up in New Mexico, his many part-time jobs starting at age 12, and his passion for soccer. He also recalled how he chose Carleton College and later moved to New York City for Teach for America.…
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TLC: Humor Me: The Surprising Link Between Laughter and Resilience
In today’s fast-paced and stressful world, resilience — the ability to withstand or recover quickly from difficulties — is an invaluable human skill. Thankfully, healthy resilience is not just about building mental toughness and grit. Making room for more laughter in daily life may be one of the greatest untapped secrets to building resilience at…
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Struggling with a Glut of Easter Candy? Donate It to a Hero Via the Candy Give Back Program
The Easter Candy Give Back is a seasonal outreach by Operation Gratitude, a Chatsworth, Calif., nonprofit. Its unique approach to post-Easter candy temptation may be useful to some Montgomery County homes still overrun with it. Many locals — whether they spent Sunday morning searching their yards for candy or not (owing to kids being too…
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Two Friends in Pottstown Refuse to Let Ongoing Pandemic Logistics Interfere
When COVID-19 shuttered KenCrest Pottstown, two friends who connected there merely shifted sites. Wakisha Bailey reported this affectionate bond and its geographic agility for CBS Philadelphia. Like many other area adult daycare service providers for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities, KenCrest, headquartered in Blue Bell, closed during the pandemic. In fact, KenCrest Pottstown remains…
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Pottstown School District Appeal Outcome Seen as a ‘Warning Shot’ for Nonprofits
A recent verdict from Commonwealth Court Judge Christine Fizzano underscores a logical — but not always honored — legality: Nonprofit tax exemptions are legit only to nonprofits. That judicial clarification was reported in twin reports from Ashad Hajela of Spotlight Pa. State College and Jim Melwert of KYW Newsradio. The case with the widespread implications…
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Norristown’s Kitten Sanctuary Needs Your Help
With its no-cage, no-kill policies, Norristown’s Kitty Cottage Adoption Center has revolutionized the way shelters for homeless cats are run, according to a staff report from the Philadelphia Sun. The cozy, temporary residence for surrendered or rescued cats has been running for 14 years and has already found homes for more than 3,000 cats. However,…
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Clean-Up Day from Hobart’s Run/Pottstown Religious Cluster Left Area Looking Heavenly
Hobart’s Run routinely supports cleanups in its western Montgomery County focus area. The scope of these efforts can range from the small (sharing resources like tools and gear) to mid-range (significant volunteer recruitment) to large-scale (collaborating with other organizations to beautify a significant portion of the area). One of those latter efforts took place recently…
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Norristown Philanthropist, Grateful for the Upbringing He Got There, Continues Boosting His Hometown
Gratitude for his Norristown upbringing — with its upsides and downsides — is leading local entrepreneur-philanthropist Lenny Bazemore and his wife to continue their borough support. Justin Heinze, in the Norristown Patch, reported their latest endeavor, a donation from the Bazemore Family Charitable Fund. Bazemore is a steady contributor to Norristown. His resources to do…
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Montco/Delco Habitat for Humanity Workshop Teaches Women How to ‘Build the World’
Women Build, a Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties workshop held in West Norriton, invited women to work on construction projects during March, no matter their previous experience. Matteo Iadonisi constructed its 6abc story. The workshop had participants proudly wearing their “Girls Build the World” t-shirts that emphasize the effort. As part of…
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Univest Market President Mike Fitzgerald Is Passionate About Nonprofits
As he prepares for his retirement at the end of the month, Michael Fitzgerald, the Market President for East Penn and New Jersey at Univest Bank, is taking time to focus on organizations that are near and dear to his heart. Having grown up in Holland in Bucks County, Fitzgerald has been able to use…
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Jenkintown Firm Spent 2022 Giving Away $6.06 Billion of Other People’s Money
National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) of Jenkintown released its 2022 year-end data. The year saw an outlay of $6.06 billion. And yet, according to the Yahoo Finance item that reported it, company principals couldn’t be happier. As its name implies, NPT manages donor-advised funds (DAF), which are accounts that depositors use to accumulate assets that then…
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TLC: Four Powerful Ways Parents Can Express Love to Their Kids
“Deep within us — no matter who we are — there lives a feeling of wanting to be lovable…. And the greatest thing we can do is to let people know that they are loved and capable of loving.” — The World According to Mr. Rogers. If Mr. Rogers is right, how can parents help their children…
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Injured Tabby with Seasonally Appropriate Name Rescued in Colmar
Cupid, an injured tabby wandering the Bucks and Montgomery County border since late Jan. is now safe. The California Sun reported his story. The stray was either the victim of an animal-abuse incident or tragic happenstance. In either case, he had been struck by an arrow, which remained lodged in his neck/shoulder. He was first…
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