Philanthropy
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How Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation Is Changing Childhood Cancer Care
Alex Scott’s childhood wish began with a simple idea: sell lemonade so doctors could help kids with cancer, writes CBS News. More than two decades later, that wish is still shaping pediatric cancer research, and this week it has a fresh moment in the spotlight. A Wish Rooted in Wynnewood Alex was diagnosed with neuroblastoma…
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King of Prussia District’s Inaugural KOP Cares Month Raises $67,020 for CHOP’s KOP Campus
What started more than a decade ago as a restaurant-driven fundraiser has grown into one of King of Prussia’s most impactful community traditions. King of Prussia District recently presented Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia with a $67,020 donation raised during the 2026 KOP Cares Month campaign, bringing the initiative’s lifetime fundraising total to $563,136. Throughout April,…
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Temple University Obtains Three Seven-Figure Gifts, Totaling $7.5 Million
Temple University has extended its recent fundraising efforts after receiving three new gifts, totaling $7.5 million, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The largest of the three gifts is a $5 million donation that will be used to launch the Oller Rule of Law Center at Temple’s Beasley School of Law. It will…
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Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute Receives $1.5 Million Gift, Its Largest Ever
The Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute (PYOMI) has received its largest philanthropic gift ever with a $1.5 million donation from the Walter R. Garrison Foundation, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As a result of the gift, the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute has announced a new campaign to renovate and restore its home…
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Blue Bell’s Angel Flight East Gives Patients a Free Lift — Literally
What if a long, stressful journey to life-saving treatment could be replaced with a smooth ride through the sky? Angel Flight East is based at Blue Bell’s Wings Field and connects those in need with a network of more than 400 volunteer pilots who want to help. The organization calls on these pilots to donate…
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors: How Willow Charitable Fund Shows Up for the Community
For a widowed mother of four, a crumbling front walkway wasn’t just an eyesore. It was a safety hazard she had no way to fix on her own. Then she connected with the Willow Charitable Fund, and within 48 hours, help was on the way. That’s how WCF operates. No lengthy applications, no long waits. When a neighbor is in crisis, the…
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New Donors Drive Expansion for Major Montco Philanthropic Group
A surge in new donors is driving rapid growth for one of Montgomery County’s largest nonprofit organizations, writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jenkintown-based National Philanthropic Trust is seeing a sharp increase in donor-advised fund accounts, with thousands of new participants joining in recent months. The influx has helped push the organization’s total accounts to nearly…
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St. Joe’s Prep Receives Largest Donation Ever Given to a U.S. Catholic High School
St. Joseph’s Preparatory School recently received a massive $74 million gift, an amount that points to being the largest donation ever gifted to a Catholic high school in the United States, writes Ryan Mulligan for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift was given by the Howley Foundation, led by St. Joe’s Prep alumnus and billionaire…
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Montgomery County Tackles Homelessness with Hotel Stays
Montgomery County is seeing real results from an innovative effort to combat homelessness that’s giving residents more than just a roof over their heads, writes Kim Hudson for CBS Philadelphia. Montco’s Emergency Hotel Program in Pottstown provides temporary housing in local hotels for individuals and families in crisis. Backed by nearly $2 million in funding,…
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Ardmore Toyota Provides Free Repairs to Grieving Mother’s Cherished Vehicle
Sharon Khan, who runs the Elora J Khan Foundation, named after her late daughter, received an unexpected helping hand with her vehicle from Ardmore Toyota, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The foundation supports families with children battling brain cancer, while also hosting events, honoring local educators, offering scholarships, and organizing sporting events, among many other…
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How One Conshohocken Father Is Changing the Conversation Around Autism
For Conshohocken’s Steve DeLong, life changed when his son, Bradley, was diagnosed with autism. At first, he and his, wife, Kyle met the moment with uncertainty. He questioned what the future would look like and what it would mean for his family. “I didn’t want him to be limited by anything,” he told American Community…
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Montco Child Advocate Named Blue Ribbon Champion for Kids
A children’s advocate is being recognized statewide for her work protecting some of Montgomery County’s most vulnerable residents, according to a press release from Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center. Jane Kim, director of client engagement and initiatives at Mission Kids, has been named a Blue Ribbon Champion for Kids by the Pennsylvania Family Support Alliance.…
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Souderton’s Generations of Indian Valley Delivers Meals and Companionship to Seniors
For more than fifty years, volunteers at Generations of Indian Valley in Souderton have been providing food and companionship to seniors as part of their Meals on Wheels program, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Around 300 volunteers make it possible to deliver two meals per day to around 200 people. Before starting their routines, volunteers…
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Hard Work and Unshakeable Hope: Habitat for Humanity Dedicates Its First Pottstown Rehab
On the afternoon of February 12th, Habitat for Humanity staff, volunteers, and supporters all gathered on Cherry Street to celebrate the home dedication of Salif and Didy, the newest Habitat homeowners. The freshly renovated kitchen and living room were packed with over 40 core Habitat volunteers, staff, and community partners, each of whom had contributed…
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New Supportive Housing Center Coming to Norristown
Montgomery County is building a new supportive housing center in Norristown to help residents experiencing homelessness, according to Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. Montgomery County officials broke ground on a new supportive housing center in Norristown, marking another step in the county’s effort to address homelessness. The facility, located near the county’s Health and Human…
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Major Donation From Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass Funds Philadelphia School Expansion
A major donation from the region’s wealthiest billionaire is helping fuel a workforce-focused expansion at a Philadelphia school, writes Ryan Mulligan for The Philadelphia Business Journal. Bala Cynwyd’s Jeff Yass, founder of Susquehanna International Group, has awarded $2.5 million to Liguori Academy in Kensington through the Yass Foundation for Education. The funding will support the…
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King of Prussia Launches Monthlong Fundraiser to Support CHOP
King of Prussia is turning April into a monthlong effort to give back, with the launch of KOP Cares Month. This expanded community-wide fundraiser will support the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s King of Prussia Campus. Organized by the King of Prussia District, the initiative builds on the success of its longtime Restaurant Week, which has…
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A Montgomery County Success Story Comes Full Circle
For Joseph DeSimone, Ph.D., the path to an extraordinary career began close to home. Raised in Norristown, DeSimone grew up in a blue-collar family where college wasn’t often discussed – even if it was quietly expected. His father worked as a tailor at JCPenney, and his mother worked in accounting, but DeSimone would become the…
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