Philanthropy
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MCCC Student Receives Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame Scholarship
Avian Garcia, a student at Montgomery County Community College, has been awarded a $2,000 scholarship by Montgomery County Coaches Hall of Fame Board of Directors. The Hall of Fame found its home at MCCC in fall 2018. The scholarship is a way to honor the partnership between the two institutions while helping students be successful…
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NBC Survey Reveals Catholic Worker Views on Key Church Issues
An NBC survey of the Roman Catholic workforce, showed divided opinions on key issues, writes Chris Glorioso and Evan Atulberger for nbcphiladelphia.com. The survey was distributed to 32,000 employees in the Official Catholic Directory. Of those, 2,700 responded. Some, like Drexel Hill Rev. Eileen McCafferty DiGranco of St. Mary Magdalene Community, felt that progressive reforms…
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Penn State Abington’s Food Pantry Adds Fresh Produce Thanks To Philabundance Partnership
Penn State Abington has added weekly fresh produce distribution to its LionShare food pantry thanks to a new partnership with Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, according to a staff report from the Penn State News. The program officially took off last week, with the delivery of 1,000 pounds of various fruits and vegetables,…
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Plymouth Meeting-Based Tornetta Realty Promotes Halloween Safety By Handing Out Free Glow Sticks
In an effort to promote Halloween safety, Plymouth Meeting-based Tornetta Realty, Northtowne Plaza, Hillcrest Plaza, Plymouth Towne Apartments, and Valley Forge Marketplace have donated 1,500 colorful Halloween Safety Glow Sticks to be distributed to residents of East Norriton, West Norriton, and Plymouth Township. The Safety Sticks are easy to use and last up to a…
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Hatfield’s Imprint Beer To Host Pig Roast To Benefit Local Food Bank
Imprint Beer, the small craft brewery in Hatfield, will hold Porktoberfest – a free pork roast – on Oct. 20 to benefit Manna on Main Street. The pig, affectionately named Jerry, has an interesting history. It was fed on a diet that includes spent grains from the brewery. The brewing process mashes barley, oats, and…
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Mascaro-sponsored Memorial Charity Golf Tournament Raises $100,000 for Lower Providence First Responders
September 29, 2019 was a good day for the Lower Providence Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Department. Each department received a $50,000 donation, for a total of $100,000, from money raised at the Angela “Angie” Salveson Memorial Charity Golf Tournament at the Club at Shannondell sponsored by local waste company J. P. Mascaro…
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Univest Financial partners with Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House for Show Your Stripes fundraiser
Now’s the time to dress like a clown. At least when it comes to hosiery. Univest Financial is teaming up with the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House (PRMH) for its Show Your Stripes campaign. Now in its fifth year, the goal of the campaign is to support and raise awareness for PRMH. The iconic red and…
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PA state police seek horse donations
he Pennsylvania State Police is asking the community for donations of horses to support its mounted patrol unit. The department maintains a stable at the Academy in Hershey and relies on donations to fill a complement of 28 horses. The animals are deployed statewide for searches, crowd control, security, and patrol of remote areas. They…
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Credit unions and legislators donate 1,405 pounds of food to Philabundance
Credit unions and legislators collaborated and launched a food drive this summer and donated 1,405 pounds of canned goods and non-perishable food to Philabundance in an effort to replenish the diminishing supply in local pantries. The credit unions’ branches and legislators’ offices served as drop-off sites for food donations from members and constituents. The credit…
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Univest donates $25,000 to Ronald McDonald House Charities
Univest Financial recently presented Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) of the Philadelphia Region Inc. with a check for $25,000. The donation represents the amount Univest has committed to RMHC’s “Room in Our Hearts” campaign over the next five years. The fundraising campaign supports their current expansion at the Chestnut Street House. Due to high demand…
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Horsham-based nonprofit Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation donates $550k in scholarships
In eight years, Horsham-based Edward Taylor Coombs Foundation has distributed more than $550,000 in merit scholarships to visionary leaders of tomorrow who exhibit exceptional promise in academics, sports and community service. During the recent eighth annual ETC Foundation scholarship award dinner, the nonprofit organization granted a total of $56,500 scholarships. Fourteen Philadelphia-area students received scholarships…
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Keystone Opportunity Center offering free lunches to children all summer
One in four children within the Souderton Area School District receive free or reduced meals throughout the school year. Now that school is over, these families are looking to their local food pantry—Keystone Opportunity Center—for more help. That’s why Keystone Opportunity Center will be offering additional programs this summer to help students and families in…
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The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia announces AMETEK’s platinum sponsorship
The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia has announced a $25,000 Platinum Sponsorship from the AMETEK Foundation, the charitable trust of AMETEK, Inc. headquartered in Berwyn. The First Tee of Greater Philadelphia, a youth development organization, introduces the game of golf and its inherent values to young people. [uam_ad id=”54865″] The organization currently serves over 20,000…
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Ambler Savings Bank donates to 2019 Ambler Kiwanis Carnival and fireworks
Ambler Savings Bank donated $10,000 to the Kiwanis Club of Ambler for the 2019 Kiwanis Carnival, July 2 through July 6, and the annual fireworks display on Friday, July 5, at the Wissahickon High School. This is the sixth consecutive year Ambler Savings Bank has supported the annual fireworks display, totaling $60,000 in contributions to…
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Mid Penn Bank makes donation to combat Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Mid Penn Bank has joined with the Peyton Walker Foundation in its goal of combating Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) — one of the leading causes of death among Americans. As part of its commitment to the foundation, Mid Penn has launched a new initiative to train and certify its employees in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), the…
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Elmwood Park Zoo raises $6,000 for Norristown Chamber of Commerce
Officials from Elmwood Park Zoo recently presented a $6,000 check to the Norristown Chamber of Commerce following a successful fundraiser held at the zoo on the chamber’s behalf. Cuttin’ Up with Barbara D. Mills was held April 14, 2019 in Canopy Gardens. A packed house ensured a successful fundraiser, which was the chamber’s first. [uam_ad…
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Ambler Arts and Music Fest receives $15,000 donation
Ambler Savings Bank President and CEO presented a check to Ambler Main Street to support the Ambler Arts and Music Fest. The two-day festival, this year held June 14 and 15, is the biggest event in downtown Ambler, drawing in over 20,000 people. The festival will feature live music for two straight days. The party…
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Montco SAAC hosts 4th annual fashion show and benefit brunch
Age should not be a limiting factor when it comes to leading a fulfilling, empowered life. The Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County wants exactly that for every single older adult it serves through its three Meals on Wheels programs, two senior centers, and its inter-generational art center. The nonprofit is hosting its 4th…
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