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Men to Walk a Mile in Her Shoes in support of Montgomery County domestic violence agency
Are You Man Enough? Laurel House is hosting its annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes®: The International Men’s March to Stop Rape, Sexual Assault & Gender Violence. The Laurel House event will be held on May 4th at Pfizer’s Collegeville Campus and is RAIN OR SHINE. Preston Elliot of WMMR’s Preston and Steve Show…
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VFTCB’s Rev Run to present widow with Spirit of Valley Forge Award
WHO: Valley Forge National Historical Park StaffValley Forge Tourism & Convention Board StaffMontgomery County Commissioner Ken Lawrence, Jr.1,500 runners WHAT: Organized by the VFTCB, the 14th Annual Valley Forge Revolutionary 5-Mile Run (Rev Run) benefits Valley Forge National Historical Park. A unique challenge for runners of all skill levels, more than 1,500 runners are expected…
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Vote for Special Olympics Montgomery County to win $100,000 from NRG Gives
Special Olympics Montgomery County is one of three nonprofits in the running to win $100,000 from Philadelphia-based energy supplier, NRG Energy, Inc.. NRG employees have selected Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, The Family Strong 4 ALS Foundation, and Special Olympics Montgomery County as finalists for the NRG Gives campaign, where one nonprofit will be awarded $100,000 based on a…
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Montco DA’s Office and Police Chiefs organize Drug Take Back Day
Forty-three locations throughout Montgomery County will be collecting unwanted, unneeded and expired medications as part of Drug Take Back Day, this Saturday, organized by the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office and the Police Chiefs Association of Montgomery County. The event runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Saturday, April 27, 2019. While most locations are police…
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Volunteer opportunities in The City Ave District
April is National Volunteer Month. To acknowledge that – and the amazing non-profit organizations in and around The City Ave District – The District is presenting a free event for those interested in learning about unique, local volunteer opportunities. [uam_ad id=”54865″] On Wednesday April 24, The District will host 10 organizations who are looking for…
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GVC welcomes new partner AON
GVF, a non-profit dedicated to improving transportation and infrastructure throughout the region, is pleased to announce that Aon has joined its diverse partners. Aon is a leading global professional services firm providing a broad range of risk, retirement and health solutions. With over 50,000 colleagues in 120 countries, Aon empowers results for clients by using proprietary data…
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Hand out beer – volunteer at Tough Mudder competition
Ever think you should volunteer more? We know the feeling. Sometimes it seems impossible to make time for community service due to numerous stressors of every day life. Despite those feelings, giving back to your community is so important – and we’ve got just the opportunity for you! Hold on to your seat…the Greater West…
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First Energy adds some steam to Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust
The FirstEnergy Foundation is pleased to announce a recent partnership with the Colebrookdale Railroad Preservation Trust that will support the non-profit’s operations and education-centered trains. “The Colebrookdale Railroad’s initiatives line with the First Energy Foundation’s focus on improving the vitality of communities within our service area, promoting local and regional economic development, advancing an educated…
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Join Victim Services Center for a virtual run/walk for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Virtual Run/Walk for S.A.A.M. is an exciting way for you to support VSC’s work. Please go to the link below to participate. Your donation is your confirmation of payment and participation. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Virtual Run Link: http://www.victimservicescenter.org/virtual You can run, walk, stroll anywhere, anytime, anyplace, in a park, mall walk, or around the block.…
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VFTCB honored with Manor College Award
by Rachel Riley The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) was recognized with Manor College’s Community Leadership Service Award during Thursday night’s “Evening with Manor” gala. “This is such an honor,” said Mike Bowman, president & CEO of the VFTCB. “We are so humbled to receive this award for our impact on the Montgomery…
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People can paddle in the Schuylkill Sojourn for free
The annual Schuylkill River Sojourn is summer camp, a regional history exploration, and bonding experience all rolled into one. People of all experience levels are invited to come along for the fun paddling event which takes place inside a kayak or canoe. For the 21st year, people throughout the area and several states other than Pennsylvania will…
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Pottstown Investors Conference announces additional keynote speakers
Pottstown Investors Conference organizers announced two additional keynote speakers for the April 12 event. Nationally recognized urban and economic policy experts Diana Lind and Alan Berube will offer presentations on sustainable communities. According to information provided by the conference’s co-sponsors: The Hill School and Hobart’s Run, the speakers were recommended by Don Chen, president of…
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GVF welcomes Toll Brothers as new partner
GVF, a non-profit dedicated to improving transportation and infrastructure throughout the region, is pleased to announce that Toll Brothers has joined its diverse partners. Toll Brothers is a home construction company that specializes in building luxury homes. In 2019, the company was named the #1 home builder worldwide for the 5th consecutive year on the…
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Red Cross looking for volunteers to help install free smoke alarms
National Volunteer Week is April 7 to 13, and the American Red Cross Eastern Pennsylvania Region is honoring its volunteers who help people in need through its lifesaving mission. The Red Cross is also looking for community groups and individuals to volunteer for its upcoming Sound the Alarm home fire safety blitz happening at the…
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Blue Bell student to volunteer in Montana Blackfeet with VISIONS Service Adventures
This summer, Blue Bell student Josephine Samuel will travel to Montana Blackfeet, with VISIONS Service Adventures, an international community service program for teens. Samuel will join other high school students from around the world on the Blackfeet Reservation, where they will live in the community, get to know the local customs and traditions and tackle…
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VFTCB unveils 1st ADA compliant website in region
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board (VFTCB) is working on major technological enhancements to its website, and one of those updates will make valleyforge.org one of the first ADA compliant sites in the region. The VFTCB is partnering with AudioEye, a web personalization tool that allows organizations to provide website visitors with a fully…
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Optimist Club of Valley Forge’s Trout Rodeo kicks off fishing season for kids
Boys and girls aged 4 to 15 tried to catch some of the 100 trout stocked for the Optimist Club of Valley Forge’s annual opening day Trout Rodeo Saturday morning March 30. The event was held on Gulph Creek as it runs through Executive Estates Park along Montgomery Avenue (Route 23) in Upper Merion Township.…
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Montco nonprofit, Expressive Path, receives $15,000 donation from Ambler Bank
Expressive Path students at Norristown Area High School, Art Teacher Sue Guido, and Pamela Martin, Executive Director of Expressive Path, recently accepted a $15,000 donation from Ambler Savings Bank. The donation, made through the Pennsylvania Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program, will be used to provide free creative arts workshops at local schools, centers, and shelters…
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