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Montco Sheriff to compete with Norristown police and fire for friendly Battle of the Badges blood collection challenge
The Montgomery County Commissioners have issued a challenge to the Sheriff’s Office and Norristown’s Police and Fire departments to see who can recruit the most eligible blood donors in the community during their first ever American Red Cross Battle of the Badges blood drive competition on Tuesday, June 12. “While our members of law enforcement…
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Increasing awareness about the impact of sexual violence and prevention efforts
By Jessica Rice Community Education Programs Supervisor Victim Services Center of Montgomery…
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Award-Winning Vocalist to Perform in Phoenixville to Raise Funds for Community Coalition
Join The Community Coalition – a Phoenixville-based organization with an innovative model of collaboration among five Chester County nonprofits dedicated to fundraising together and sharing resources – on Thursday, May 24 for Cabaret Night with Carolyn Montgomery at the Colonial Theatre. Montgomery is an award-winning singer/songwriter based in New York City whom Stephen Holden of…
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Annual Walk MS comes to Norristown Farm Park on May 6
A walk that’s been hailed by participants as an “emotional day full of friends, family, and strangers’ smiles” is expected to draw upwards of 900 walkers to Norristown Farm Park on May 6. The Norristown Walk MS — one of hundreds taking place on different dates across the country in April and May — will…
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MS walk set for May 6 at Norristown Farm Park
The Norristown Walk MS — one of hundreds taking place on different dates across the country in April and May — is expected to draw upwards of 900 walkers to Norristown Farm Park on May 6. The walk, which has been described by participants as an “emotional day full of friends, family, and strangers’ smiles”…
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Victim Services Center announces 7th annual 5K run
In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month , Victim Services Center of Montgomery County invites you to participate in its 7th Annual 5K Run/Walk for SAAM (Sexual Assault Awareness Month) and Painting with a Purpose event in Skippack. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The 7th Annual 5K Run/Walk for SAAM will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at…
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Victim Services holds candlelight vigil to honor Montco homicide victims
Montgomery County residents touched by the killing of loved ones filled council chambers Tuesday night for a solemn vigil remembering homicide victims. The ceremony, now in its 28th year, is a way for Victims Services Center of Montgomery County to offer hope and healing to those affected by these tragic and untimely deaths. Unfortunately, since…
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Angel Flight East soaring into its 25th anniversary
By Jill Beckel Jess Ames has been the Programs & Events Coordinator for Angel Flight East for the last three years. She is most moved by seeing people who have gone from having cancer to becoming cancer-free with the help of Angel Flight East getting them to the best places that they need to be…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board honored with pair of awards
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board won the PR News Nonprofit Branding/Re-Branding award at the CSR & Nonprofit Awards Luncheon at the historic National Press Club in Washington, D.C. this week. The VFTCB was also recognized for its work on the Freedom from Hunger Food Drive with an Honorable Mention in the CSR Social…
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State Reps. Tim Hennessey and Tom Quigley join call for Pottstown YMCA to stay open
Not so fast, say State Reps. Tim Hennessey, R-26th Dist., and Tom Quigley, R-146th Dist., when it comes to the potential closing of a community resource. The state lawmakers issued a joint statement Monday, one day after The Mercury reported on the adoption of a resolution by the Pottstown School Board rejecting the closure. “The Pottstown…
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HOW Group in Conshohocken to give away 10 homes
It may be a small company based in Conshohocken, but HOW Group is making a huge impact by giving back to communities in the region. The Conshohocken company of 76 employees provides hundreds of Thanksgiving meals, supports holiday toy drives, raises tens of thousands for nonprofits, and more, writes Kini S. Kadaba for Philadelphia Media…
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Norristown Small Business Assistance Center offers a boost to entrepreneurs
When Norristown Small Business Assistance Center (NSBAC) hosts “Starting Your Business in Norristown” workshop on Tuesday, March 20, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm at the Montgomery County- Norristown Library it will be the organization’s latest of many efforts to champion Norristown as an ideal place for doing business. Business consultant Malyka Sankofa, who heads up…
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Meet Steve Sims, superintendent Valley Forge National Historical Park
As Superintendent of Valley Forge National Historical Park, Steve Sims was already passionate about protecting the park’s history. Now, he has just one more reason to be invested in the cause: Sims recently became an official member of the Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) after discovering that one of his ancestors was part of…
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East Norriton-based Hogs and Honeys support local charities
Given the area’s numerous volunteer needs, why contribute time to East Norriton-based Hogs and Honeys? Tom Callahan, the organization’s director of volunteers, doesn’t miss a beat with his answer. “Because everything we do goes directly to the children of this community,” Callahan says. “This is an organization that gives back to the community directly ……
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College students ready Habitat ReStore in Horsham for grand opening
Ten students from Assumption College in Worcester, Massachusetts are foregoing the typical college spring break sun and sand vacation for a service learning trip to Horsham, PA. They are here to help Habitat MontDelco ready its new Horsham ReStore for a grand opening on March 17. This is the eleventh year of a partnership between…
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Victim Services Center launches endowment campaign
Sponsored content Victim Services Center (VSC) is launching a three year endowment campaign to raise $250,000 which, together with a $50,000 Challenge Grant from the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, will make the total Endowment Fund $300,000. VSC is one of only two nonprofit organizations selected to participate in the Phoenixville Incentive for Endowment. The VSC Board of Directors, staff and…
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Joe Maccolini, director of Patrician Society, retiring after 36 years
After nearly 40 years on the job, would you welcome a royal farewell when you retire, complete with a fancy banquet, speeches, the works? If you’re anything like Joe Maccolini, the answer is a resounding “no.” However, the executive director of the Patrician Society did relent to his co-workers in agreeing to an open house…
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