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Montgomery Bar Foundation Awards $94K+ in Critical Funding to Local Justice-Related Causes
On Monday, December 13th, Officers and Trustees of the Montgomery Bar Foundation (MBF) presented checks to a number of local justice-related organizations during the MBF’s December Board of Trustee Meeting and Holiday Luncheon at the Montgomery Bar Building. As the charitable affiliate of the Montgomery Bar Association, the MBF has supported law-related educational, charitable, and…
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Wayne Couple Provides Support to Impoverished South African Communities
Married couple Amy and Jon Ostroff from Wayne co-founded a nonprofit organization called Love to Langa, which works to support children’s education within impoverished communities in South Africa, writes J.F. Pirro of Main Line Today. First founded in 2010, Love to Langa’s latest project is to construct a Montessori academy for 200 children in Langa.…
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Hobart’s Run Receives Surprise Check at Hotel Ribbon Cutting in Pottstown
During a ribbon-cutting on Wednesday, December 8, the new Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Pottstown-Limerick hosted a grand opening for the 118-room hotel, and a big donation was given to Hobart’s Run, writes Donna Rovins at The Mercury. The new Marriott, located at 99 Robinson Street in Pottstown, went through an extensive 16-month renovation…
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SCORE Helps Nonprofit Integrate for Good Pivot Amid Pandemic
During her 25 years as an occupational therapist, Bev Weinberg noticed “a lot of untapped talent” in many of the students with disabilities with whom she worked. Seeing beyond their disabilities, Weinberg was disheartened to see young people “graduate to the sofa,” instead of furthering their education, contributing to the economy, or giving back. “I…
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Abington Health Foundation Receives Invest In Others Grant Through Wyndmoore-based Group
Abington Health Foundation in Abington is one of the six recipients of this year’s Invest in Others Charitable Foundation grant. Invest in Others is a nonprofit dedicated to furthering and amplifying the charitable work of financial professionals and their firms. This year, it has awarded over $100,000 to six charities as part of its Grants…
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MCCC Foundation Hosting Annual Day Of Giving Today, Aiming for Goal of $5,700
Commemorating its original founders who came together 57 years ago, and the countless students who have received a high-quality, affordable education as a result, Montgomery County Community College and its Foundation will host the third annual “Day of Giving” fundraiser Tuesday, Dec. 7. This year’s goal is to raise $5,700 during this 24-hour challenge to…
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In Addition to Putting Out Fires, Volunteer Firefighters at Gladwyne Fire Company Are Experts at Selling Christmas Trees
The holiday season is in full swing at the Gladwyne Fire Company in Gladwyne, where volunteer firefighters are currently busy selling Christmas trees to community members, writes Kenny Cooper for the WHYY. Like many other suburban volunteer troops, Gladwyne Fire Company has been finding new ways to earn the indispensable funding necessary to keep it…
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VFTCB’s Freedom from Hunger Drive Raises Enough Funds for Record 30k Pounds of Food, 75k Lifetime
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) announced the 7th Annual Valley Forge Freedom from Hunger Food Drive – held in September and October to build awareness around hunger in Montgomery County, PA – has surpassed its 25,000-pound goal by collecting $6,902, the equivalent of a record more than 30,000 pounds! This year, more…
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Harvest Initiative by Pennsylvania Horticultural Society Ends Season with Nearly 19,000 Pounds of Donated Produce
The Harvest initiative by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society ended its successful 2021 season with 18,728 pounds of produce donated to local nonprofits and a total of $30,087 raised to help combat food insecurity in the region, according to a staff report from The Reporter Online. The goal of the program that just wrapped up its…
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Montgomery County Food Banks Face Dual Challenges of Higher Costs and Inventory Shortages
Montgomery County area food banks — and the low-income residents who rely on them — are feeling twice pinched lately. Supply chain issues continue to disrupt their ability to maintain stocked shelves. And the items that are available have crawled up in price. Alfred Lubrano opened the cupboard on these challenges for The Philadelphia Inquirer.…
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Integrate For Good Shares Ways to Give on Giving Tuesday
It begins with Thanksgiving. We gather with family and friends to count our blessings. Some of us are brave enough to hit the stores for Black Friday deals, while others are Cyber Monday fans. And…the fun continues! On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, people come together to create a wave of generosity around the world. This year, Giving…
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The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth Receives 2021 Top-Rated Nonprofit Award
The nonprofit Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has much to be thankful for this Thanksgiving and holiday season, including the clients they serve. This month, The Lincoln Center was recognized as a Top-Rated Nonprofit by GreatNonprofits.org, the leading source for reviews and stories on organizations like TLC. The annual award is granted to nonprofits…
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AVE, Move For Hunger, Kelly’s Kidz, & King of Prussia District Partner on Holiday Giving Campaign
Kelly’s Kidz, Inc. is a 501 (C) (3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering the community to provide children in local hospitals with toys, activities, and other essentials during their stay. Since 2012, Bob Kelly of FOX 29 has held multiple events to collect and deliver thousands of toys, pajamas, and socks year-round to local…
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Nonprofit Collecting College Athletic Apparel for Under-Resourced Children in Tri-State Area
Sow Good Now, a Devon-based nonprofit that utilizes youth sporting activities as a platform for philanthropic education and inspiration, is currently collecting athletic apparel for children in under-resourced parts of the tri-state area. Founded in July 2018 by three mothers who are former college athletes, Sow Good Now partners with sports teams and other nonprofits…
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Friends Association Teams Up with Dick Vermeil to Get Word Out on Rent/Utility Assistance
Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children is getting the word out to Chester County households that funds are available to help cover the cost of rent and utilities. Friends Association is one of five providers of the Chester County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program (ERAP) which is administered Chester County Department of…
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PHestivaL of Trees in Oaks to Raise Funds for Local Animal Shelters and Rescues Nov. 12-14
The second annual PHestivaL of Trees event is back! Presented by ACME Markets and Marketing by TKE, PHestivaL of Trees is a pre-Thanksgiving weekend activity for adults and families to get the holiday season started, all while supporting local animal rescues and shelters. This exciting three-day “PHestivaL” held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in…
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Montgomery County Community College Hosts Gobble Wobble 5K Virtual Fundraiser Nov. 22-28
Burn off those extra Thanksgiving calories while helping students at Montgomery County Community College combat food insecurity at the same time, and join students in the Exercise Science and Wellness (ESW) program for the Gobble Wobble 5K run/1-mile virtual walk fundraiser November 22-28. Community members are invited to walk with ESW students in person on…
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King of Prussia-based GVF’s My School in Motion Program Elevating Bike Encouragement at Valley Forge
King of Prussia-based GVF, a winner of the Bicycle Friendly Business award, is elevating bike encouragement at Valley Forge through its My School in Motion program, writes Raven Wells for the Bike League. Thanks to its participation, Valley Forge Middle School was also recognized in the latest round of Bicycle Friendly Business awards. GVF started…
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