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Jenkintown Scientist Promotes Therapeutic Benefits of Knitting
Ellen Rubin, a Jenkintown scientist who worked for years as an immunologist, now focuses mainly on promoting the therapeutic benefits of knitting, writes Rita Giordano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Rubin taught herself to knit during the period when she was going through a difficult time in her life. She taught others to knit as well…
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Souderton-based Univest Awards $5,000 to Nonprofit That Brings Fairytale Magic to Children in Hospitals
As part of its ninth annual Caring for Community Giveaway on January 6, Souderton-based Univest Financial has awarded $5,000 to Temple University’s chapter of A Moment of Magic, the nonprofit that brings fairytale magic to children in hospitals, writes Rosie Leonard for The Temple News. The organization usually sends volunteers dressed as various fictional characters…
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Laurel House Announces Safe Haven Center in Upper Gwynedd Township
Leaders from Laurel House recently hosted a virtual groundbreaking ceremony to mark the renovations on the three-story building that will serve as Laurel House’s new Safe Haven Center. This space will combine Montgomery County’s only domestic violence emergency shelter with many of the other supportive services that Laurel House currently offers. This new building…
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The Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County Presents COVID-19 Update for Business Leaders
One year after the CDC confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the United States, the Chamber of Commerce for Greater Montgomery County presented a vaccine program update for business leaders. The program addressed questions including how a vaccine was developed so quickly, the safety profile, legal issues related to employee mandated immunizations and the…
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Support Habitat for Humanity’s Building a Thirst Fundraiser, Get Brew Discounts
Support nearby Habitat for Humanity of Chester County – a nonprofit that works in collaboration with families and individuals to build and finance affordable homes for their latest effort. They have partnered with 10 local breweries for its Fourth Annual Building a Thirst Fundraiser. For $40, you can purchase a Beer Ticket Book that contains…
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Art Therapy: A Catalyst for Healing through Art
As part of our innovative trauma-informed approach to transforming lives and communities through education, coaching and counseling, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) has embraced Art Therapy as an alternative method for helping clients process trauma. Since May 2018, TLC’s Victims Services program, funded by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD),…
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Hatfield Man Has Been Working for 67 of His 85 Years and Has No Intention of Quitting Any Time Soon
Other than the five days that marked one of the shortest retirements ever, 85-year-old Bob O’Brien of Hatfield has been working his entire adult life and has no intention of stopping any time soon, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Even the pandemic unable to get O’Brien to stand still. When he had to…
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Leadership Chester County Accepting Applications for Winter/Spring Cohort
The pandemic has diminished the resources of nonprofits while increasing demand on them to serve communities’ growing needs. Quality human services are essential to see more people through what are often new and frightening hardships. Therefore, there has never been a time when strong volunteer leadership has been needed more. Leadership Chester County – the…
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HealthSpark Foundation’s Blueprint for a Better Safety Net
HealthSpark Foundation’s Blueprint for a Better Safety Net The HealthSpark Foundation has released a clear vision and plan for rebuilding a stronger, more resilient and just social safety net in Montgomery County called the Blueprint for a Better Safety Net. In April of this year, the HealthSpark Foundation launched a dedicated investigation into understanding the…
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Report Helps Nonprofit Systems to Create Sustainable Growth and Financial Stability
The Nonprofit Repositioning Fund, in partnership with its members from HealthSpark Foundation, The Scattergood Foundation and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, released a new report at the Philanthropy Network of Greater Philadelphia’s SPARX Conference that details the financial health and resiliency of the region’s nonprofits. The report compares data between…
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Brandywine Valley SPCA Looking for Families to Welcome Most Overlooked Dogs During Holidays
The Brandywine Valley SPCA in West Chester is holding its third annual Holiday Sleepovers, and this year, the event is focusing on the most overlooked dogs at the shelter, according to a report from CBS Philly. These sleepovers give the dogs a break from the shelter by having them stay with a foster family for…
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Wiser Wealth: When Donating, Ask for Evidence of Results, Not Specific Questions About your Donation
When money is donated to charity, people like to know how that money’s used—how many children were fed, how many lives saved? Well-intentioned questions, but they’re not practical for charities to answer, writes Dean Karlan for The Wall Street Journal. Here are two principles for donors to follow instead. Click Here for your FREE copy…
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The Lincoln Center: The Importance of Meaning
By Rosemary Sharp In the spring, cities and towns came alive when people left their homes to protest after the death of George Floyd. While people grappled with difficult questions and conversations across the nation, the acronym “BIPOC,” which stands for black, Indigenous, and people of color, suddenly became a much more prominent part of…
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Lincoln Center Case Manager Volunteers with Team Rubicon to Help Wherever Disaster Strikes
Bethany Bonner certainly has her hands full at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC) helping elderly victims in Montgomery County. Yet, the Pottstown resident still manages to clean out an occasional flood-ravaged home or fly off to Texas to take care of some damage after a hurricane. Bonner, who was raised in Lansdale,…
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How to Support Nonprofits on LinkedIn
By Lynne Williams Nonprofits have been hit during COVID. They can send email campaigns and post on social media to reach potential donors to highlight their missions. Websites, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and other platforms can all be used to share stories of impact for #GivingTuesday which is on December 1, 2020. What is…
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Over Gale’s Objection, Montco Commissioners Approve Funds for Norristown Human Services Center
Montgomery County Commissioners recently approved around $180,000 for a revised contract amendment with PA CareerLink in Norristown’s Human Services Center despite repeated protests from Commissioner Joe Gale, writes Rachel Ravina for the Montgomery Media. The amendment passed during the October 29 commissioners’ meeting with a 2-1 vote. The $186,670 agreement between the Montgomery County Assets…
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Qlik Supports Malvern Nonprofit That Offers Transformative Equine-Assisted Psychotherapy Services
By Kristen de Marco Mental health, as much as physical health, matters in treating the whole person, especially in these challenging times. For the past few years, Qlik, through Qlik.org, has been supporting my organization, Gateway HorseWorks, located in Malvern, through various means, including financial and software grants, to further our work incorporating horses for…
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Norristown Food Pantry Launches Latest Donation Campaign with New Music Video
In response to increased client demand, a Norristown food pantry has launched its latest donation campaign with a new music video, writes Gina Christian for the Catholic Philly. Patrick Walsh and Eli Wenger of Martha’s Choice Marketplace, which is operated by archdiocesan Catholic Social Services, have recorded a music video set to an original song…
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