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Habitat for Humanity’s West Norriton ReStore to Reopen, Fully Renovated, After Fire Caused 10-Month Closure
On Thursday, August 19, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties will reopen its West Norriton ReStore, after an electrical fire forced it to close in November 2020. ReStore, a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center, has been fully renovated and is ready to welcome back customers and donors. Proceeds from ReStores support building homes for families in…
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Daughter of Man Who Invented Chicken McNugget Honoring His Legacy Through Conshohocken’s Herb It Forward Foundation
Shelly Lotman-Fisher’s father, Herb Lotman, is best known for introducing the frozen hamburger patty to McDonald’s and inventing the Chicken McNugget, writes J.F. Pirro for the Main Line Today. But coming from humble roots, the man who founded West Chester-based Keystone Foods also believed in the power of education and loved to mentor young people…
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Cheltenham Township Stems Municipal Dues to Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership
Cheltenham Township has decided to break with long-standing tradition and cut its funding for the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership in half for this year, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The move has upset the TTF leadership as well as some members of the community. “The impact on us is pretty serious,” said Julie Slavet, the executive…
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Lansdale Tween Starts Business with Help from His Four-legged Partner
Twelve-year-old Shane Popiny and his dog Pepper are a team to be reckoned with, writes Jamie Stover for the WFMZ 69 News. Shane is a survivor of pediatric stroke and has been diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Pepper helps him perform tasks many others take for granted. “He can open doors,” said Shane. “He can close…
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Bend Your Elbow, Support Edgewood Cemetery This Saturday, July 31, in Pottstown
Supporting ongoing maintenance of historic Edgewood Cemetery, located at 989 E. High Street, is as easy as sipping your favorite IPA or lager, seltzer, or soft drink at The Alley, at 228 E. High Street. The Alley beer garden is graciously hosting a fundraiser for Edgewood Cemetery on Saturday, July 31, from 3-6 p.m. A…
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Devon-Based Nonprofit Renowned for Animal-Assisted Therapy Appoints New Executive Director
Pals For Life, a Devon-based nonprofit that transforms lives through pet visits, has appointed Arthur Silverman as its new Executive Director. Serving local communities since 1984, Pals For Life is dedicated to meeting the mental health and emotional needs of children, teens, adults, and seniors by offering an array of pet visitation programs with Animal-Assisted…
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The Lincoln Center: Transforming Youth, Communities Through Innovative Services
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has been a 51-year presence in the community, offering alternative education and social services to at-risk youth, guiding families to the help they need. An established nonprofit, TLC provides an innovative approach to education, coaching and counseling. Founded in 1970 by Eagleville Hospital, TLC works to close the…
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Waiting for Fate to Be Determined, Former St. Gabriel’s Hall Will Host Martha’s Choice Community Farm
While the former St. Gabriel’s Hall in Audubon and the roughly 64 acres surrounding it wait for their future fate to be determined, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is making good use of the fertile soil by turning it into Martha’s Choice community farm, writes Gary Puleo for The Phoenix Reporter & Item. Through its Catholic…
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Pottstown Area’s NAACP to Host Social Event at The Alley on High Street
The Pottstown Branch 2288 of the NAACP invites the Pottstown area community to an outdoor gathering at The Alley on High Street, 228 E. High St., at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 3 (weather permitting). Paula Corson, the chairperson of the membership committee, noted the branch is working to enroll more members. The Alley event…
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King of Prussia-based PA Assistive Technology Foundation Makes Lives Easier for People with Disabilities
King of Prussia-based Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation is making the lives of older adults and people with disabilities easier, writes J.F. Pirro for Main Line Today. The nonprofit co-founded by Bala Cynwyd’s Susan Tachau, who acts as the organization’s executive director, provides financing opportunities, education, and advocacy to seniors and people with disabilities, that help…
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Weavers Way Co-op Opens Ambler Community Fridge to Serve Members Facing Food Insecurity
Weavers Way Co-op has partnered with Germantown Academy to open a community fridge outside its Ambler location, writes Sinead Cummings for the Philly Voice. Students from the Fort Washington private school that teaches Pre-K through high school created 1,000 magnets for the mutual-aid project. The fridge is open 24 hours, seven days a week to…
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Hope Travels Virtual 5K Arrives Tomorrow in Your Neighborhood
There’s one day left before the Hope Travels Virtual 5K gets underway. On Sunday, May 16, 2021, supporters across the country will gather virtually to walk, run, bike or roll 3.1 miles on behalf of Help Hope Live. Help Hope Live, based in Radnor, is a national nonprofit. It helps generate community funds to cover…
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Hope Travels Virtual 5K, Sunday, May 16, in Your Neighborhood
In two days, the Hope Travels Virtual 5K takes place on behalf of a local nonprofit to help families relieve medical debt. It can be a lonely and frightening road for the catastrophically ill or injured. Not only do they have to cope with the trauma of their diagnosis, they and their families also face…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Paula F. McCauley
Paula F. McCauley, Board Chairperson of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), an Audubon-based nonprofit, human services, community-based organization that provides alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families in the Greater Philadelphia Area, spoke with MONTCO.Today about growing up in West Philadelphia when black-owned businesses were the hub of a…
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Hope Travels Virtual 5K, Sunday, May 16, in Your Neighborhood
Participate in the Hope Travels Virtual 5K on behalf of a local nonprofit to help families relieve medical debt. It can be a lonely and frightening road for the catastrophically ill or injured. Not only do they have to cope with the trauma of their diagnosis, they and their families also face exorbitant out-of-pocket medical…
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The Lincoln Center: Pandemic Has Been a Learning Experience for Students and Staff
There have been plenty of stories in the media about how disruptive the pandemic has been to education and how parents grew concerned about their students falling behind academically and socially because they couldn’t be in school. The pandemic’s impact did not go unnoticed at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, especially in its…
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As Pickleball Takes America by Storm, the YMCA Unveils New Courts and Hosts Instructional Events
Pickleball, a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis, and ping pong, is the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. The YMCA of Greater Brandywine has certainly taken notice. The nonprofit will unveil its new indoor pickleball courts at the West Chester Area YMCA on Monday, April 26 at 12 PM, during its “First Serve Pickleball Court Opening…
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Expressive Path Hosts ‘Peace, Love, and Music’ Spring Fling Virtually April 23
Tomorrow, Expressive Path hosts its virtual Spring Fling fundraiser. The April 23, 6 to 8 p.m. event runs on Expressive Path’s Facebook page. Live streams and audience participation are all part of the experience. Access a variety of music while supporting the work of Expressive Path. This year’s theme, ”Peace, Love, and Music” showcases new…
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