Philanthropy
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PBJ Recognizes Penn Community Bank Among the Delaware Valley Standouts for Philanthropic Efforts
Penn Community Bank was named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one entrant on the publication’s 2023 Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in the region. The commercial entities cited for overall beneficence and impact were nominated by the public and reviewed by the publication’s editorial board. Its members considered not…
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Pottstown Residents Walk to Fight Hunger One Step at a Time
Pottstown residents gathered recently to take a stand on a pervasive community issue; they did so, ironically, by walking. The fund- and awareness-raiser was the Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities’ annual CROP Hunger Walk. The one-mile stroll was along Riverfront Park. Its proceeds generated financial resources for the organization’s effort to provide food security locally…
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Firstrust Bank Is One of Four Montgomery County Firms to Make 2023 PBJ ‘Faces of Philanthropy’ List
Firstrust Bank has made the 2023 Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in the region. The commercial entities cited for overall beneficence and impact were nominated by the public and reviewed by the publication’s editorial board. Its members considered not only financial support but also intangibles like time…
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North Penn High School Student’s ‘Food for Friends’ Outreach Is on Its Way to Official Recognition
When North Penn High School junior Derek Schneider saw that people in his community didn’t have access to food, he decided to take action. That’s how his nonprofit, Food for Friends, was born. “When I saw this as a problem in our community, I knew that something could be done about it,” said Schneider. The…
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In 40 Years of Fundraising, WCU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala Raises More than $2.6 Million for Students
Each year, West Chester University’s Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala attracts numerous friends from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to an annual benefit organized to fund Presidential Scholarships for West Chester University students who have earned academic distinction. This year’s benefit celebrated a triple Ruby Anniversary: Forty years ago, in 1983, the Presidential Scholarship program was first…
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Meridian Bank Supports West Chester University’s Fund to Finish Scholarship to Aid Students in Completing Degrees
A longstanding connection and relationship to West Chester University has led Meridian Bank to be a proud supporter of its programs and fundraising events. Meridian Bank has historically contributed over $75,000 to West Chester University and recently donated $2,500 to their Fund to Finish Scholarship Program. Created in 2018 by an anonymous donor, Fund to…
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Beloved Phoenixville Waiter Gets Massive Tip Thanks to Local Businesses, Residents
The Phoenixville community came together to surprise a beloved Bistro on Bridge waiter Zeyad Said with an $800 tip, reported Bob Brooks for 6abc. Said was serving a table like any other. However, the customer sitting at the table was Chris Lerch, who operates the Hello 422 group. “It’s a small business initiative to highlight…
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Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced that STEM (science, technology, education, math) education grants totaling $67,055 have been awarded to four organizations supporting communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. “We’d like to congratulate the recipients of this…
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Philadelphia Boys and Girls Choirs Challenged Their Kansas City Counterparts to Canned Goods Contest
During Super Bowl week last month, the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Philadelphia Girls Choir got into the competitive spirit by challenging the Kansas City Allegro Choirs to a canned food collection competition. The choirs competed to see which could collect the most canned goods in their home team’s colors. The Philadelphia choirs collected more, with…
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Paralyzed Cyclist Raises Funds for Limerick Y with 100-Mile Rides on Hand-Powered Bike
Paralyzed Spring Valley YMCA member John Curcio got himself back in shape through support, exercise, and encouragement offered by the staff at the Spring Valley YMCA in Limerick. 6ABC covered the way Curcio turned the personalized goodwill he received into tangible thanks back to the organization. Curcio expressed his gratitude by organized a fundraising bike…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host 11th Annual Golf Outing to Support Student Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley will host its 11th annual golf outing to support campus programs on Tuesday, May 16, at the Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. This year’s outing will support Penn State Great Valley student scholarships. Financial support can make a great difference to graduate students, many of whom are already carrying significant debt…
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Former Senator Andy Dinniman Raises $112,000 for Diversity Initiatives on Anniversary of Fredrick Douglass Speech
Former State Senator Andrew E. Dinniman has surpassed his goal of $100,000 to create the Dinniman Together Fund: Diversity Inclusion & Equity Endowment at West Chester University (WCU). The focus of the fund is to promote diversity and equity through a renewed emphasis on our common humanity. This announcement coincides with the anniversary of the…
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A Random Act of Kindness Sends 12-Year-Old Ridley Boy to Eagles-Giants Playoff Game
Michael Kovtonuk,a 12-year-old from Ridley Park was in the stands Saturday for the Eagles-Giants playoff game because of an act of kindness, reports FOX 29 News. Kovtonuk happened to see a woman drop her keys while he was walking home with two others from school during a recent rainstorm. “I kind of felt bad because…
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Couple Living on School Bus Get Help from Strangers in Pottstown
A couple living on a school bus got assistance from good Samaritans in Pottstown. Lana Bean and Chris Morgan, both 41 years old met in 2014. Since June, they’ve been driving across the country with their three dogs from Michigan to Massachusetts, writes Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. Their bus broke down in Pottstown on…
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Penn State Great Valley Celebrates Giving Tuesday Success
Penn State Great Valley’s GivingTuesday campaign was a great success, with 21 donors contributing $2,010 to support Great Valley’s Sustainability Committee. The effort was part of a record-breaking GivingTuesday across the University. Comprising faculty and staff, the committee works on initiatives that promote and support a green and sustainable campus. The group’s work is guided by the sustainability…
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MCCC Day of Giving Fundraiser Totals Nearly $25,000
Montgomery County Community College’s fourth annual Day of Giving raised more than $24,000 in support of the future success of students. Montgomery County Community College Foundation hosted the 24-hour event Dec. 8, with the goal of raising $5,800 in celebration of the College’s 58th anniversary. The fundraiser collected $24,897 from 109 gifts this year, exceeding…
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New Barnes Foundation Documentary a Cautionary Tale for Philanthropists Intent on Leaving Legacies
A new documentary about the Barnes Foundation, originally located in Lower Merion, is a cautionary tale for philanthropists who want to leave a legacy after they die. David Fletcher explained in his story for Philanthropy Daily. Dr. Albert Barnes was passionate about living close to art and studying paintings closely. His wish was to help…
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Middle School Students and Staff Collect 400+ Toys for Local Children in Need
An area middle school recently made a large donation of toys that will go to local families and children in need. Students and staff from Holicong Middle School, located at 2900 Township 391 Highway in Doylestown, recently made a donation of 439 toys to the local Toys for Tots campaign. The toys will be given…
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