Philanthropy
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Villanova resident Shelley Fisher, breast cancer survivor, launches accessory line to help others
A diagnosis of cancer can be crippling both physically and emotionally. And when facing challenges that seem overwhelming, sometimes having something touchable to hold onto as a reminder of one’s inner strength can help make the situation more bearable. That was the premise behind the necklace created by Shelly Fisher for her own inspiration that…
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Montgomery County SWAT gets $60K boost from Limerick Generating Station
Members of the Montgomery County SWAT – Western Region, formerly known as the Chester-Montgomery Emergency Response Team, recently accepted a $60,000 donation from Exelon’s Limerick Generating Station. Over the past several months, Chief Michael Foltz, MSWAT-W team Commander, and Cpl. Steve Morrisey of the Pottstown Police Department, who serves as Tactical Team Supervisor, have been…
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Experience the flavors of Philly’s neighborhoods for a great ‘paws’
On Monday, November 5, 2018, the 2nd Annual Chefs’ Night for PAWS will give food lovers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to experience the city’s best city’s best restaurants and bars, neighborhood by neighborhood. The event will take place at the PA Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), 118-128 N. Broad Street. More than 40 restaurants are participating, including: Cheu…
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Local auto dealers bring 8,700 new coats to children in Montgomery County
The Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation is distributing a record 51,696 brand-new winter coats to area children in need this month. Approximately 8,700 new coats will be distributed in Montgomery County specifically. The effort is part of the eleventh annual Driving Away the Cold program, which involves approximately 180 local auto dealers teaming up…
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IRA accounts an option for charitable giving
A new tax rule just made it easier for septuagenarians to support their favorite causes. A special provision passed in the Pension Protection Act of 2006, which allows for special disbursements to charitable organizations, has recently been made permanent. The PATH Act, signed in December 2015 makes permanent a provision allowing people to direct funds…
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Donate blood in memory of Bobby Natalini Jr.
Bobby Natalini Jr. was from Norristown, PA and attended Norristown Area High School. After being diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, Bobby received multiple blood transfusions. The blood he received from anonymous donors granted him more time with family and friends during his three year battle with the disease. Bobby passed away in…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s annual Freedom From Hunger Drive extended through Sunday
When Valley Forge Toursim & Convention Board CEO Mike Bowman steps up to a stove to cook, for the masses, you can bet it means one thing — it’s time for VFTCB’s annual food drive. That was certainly the case recently when Bowman and his staff kicked off the agency’s Fourth Annual Valley Forge Freedom…
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PJM Interconnection in Lower Providence donates $20,000 to hurricane relief efforts
PJM Interconnection, the nation’s largest power grid operator, has announced that it is donating $20,000 to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Florence relief efforts. In addition, PJM will also match its employees’ donations to Florence relief programs. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “Our thoughts are with those impacted by this historic flooding,” Nora Swimm, senior vice president,…
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Green Turtle Bar hosts Bike Night for Hogs and Honeys Foundation
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille® East Norriton hosted a Bike Night for Hogs and Honeys Foundation for Kids. The restaurant discounted all food and drinks, including alcohol, by 15 percent during Bike Night for Hogs & Honeys supporters and there was live music by Next Level Entertainment. Hogs & Honeys is dedicated to helping enhance the lives of underserved and…
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Bond of Brothers: Emil Boures gets help from brother Joe in battle against myelofibrosis
Emil Boures hasn’t been back to his hometown of West Norriton in about 30 years. But the 1978 graduate will certainly make the trip from Pittsburgh for the 20th annual Michael Petrone Foundation Golf Outing at Jeffersonville Golf Course on Sept. 8. The fact that he will be the guest of honor at the fundraiser…
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1SEO.com CEO making a difference one child at a time
Taking the kid out of the city is easy enough to do, but then try putting that kid up about 40 feet in the air on a zip line, or put him face to face with a giraffe, and now you have an experience that kid, or young adult, will most likely never forget. A…
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Richard Faris donates $5M to College of Engineering at his alma mater, Villanova University
Villanova University’s College of Engineering joined the ranks of the school’s winners recently — but this was a huge monetary victory. Villanova University’s engineering facilities will get a major boost after alumnus Richard Faris and his wife Marilyn announced a $5 million commitment to the College of Engineering. Gifted through both cash and a commitment from their estate,…
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H.F. ‘Gerry’ Lenfest had extensive ties to Montco
From his cable television empire, operated out of Oaks in Upper Providence, to his desire to have the Museum of the American Revolution located in Lower Providence, to his offices in West Conshohocken, Montco was lucky enough to have H.F. ‘Gerry’ Lenfest leave his mark on our county as he did on the entire Philadelphia…
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Firstrust Bank, Sixers stop by Variety Club Camp to deliver a big win for campers
It didn’t take Wilson Chandler long to discover one of the most uplifting locations in the Delaware Valley. Chandler was acquired by the Philadelphia 76ers in July from the Denver Nuggets. And just recently the forward found himself already competing — in a friendly game of kickball with the campers at Variety Club Camp and…
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Employees from Dow Center in Collegeville volunteer to provide books to preschoolers
Twenty employees from The Dow Chemical Company’s New Employee Orientation joined RSVP in a community volunteer activity designed to engage new employees into Dow’s culture of service and impact. As part of the joint outreach efforts of RSVP and the United Way of Greater Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey, this partnership matches corporate volunteers with…
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Dunkin’ Donuts and Red Cross team up to encourage blood and platelet donations this August
Local blood donors are in for a sweet treat this August! Dunkin’ Donuts in Greater Philadelphia is once again partnering with the American Red Cross to provide 28,000 vouchers for Red Cross blood donors in the region. Throughout the month of August, presenting donors will receive a voucher for a free medium Iced Coffee and…
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Cradles to Crayons joins up with King of Prussia Mall for back-to-school donations
It’s said that opposites attract, and in this particular case, students will most definitely benefit from that draw. Cradles to Crayons, a Conshohocken charity that modestly engages in its humble mission year-round has teamed up with a King of Prussia business that has the bold, charismatic image to attract plenty of attention to its cause. King of…
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City Ave District Cornhole Tournament to sweeten cause for Alex’s Lemonade Stand
Join the City Ave District on Thursday, July 19 for the City Ave District Cornhole Tournament. It’s only $20 per team to participate and all proceeds go to Alex’s Lemonade Stand. All are welcome to join. Plus, there will be free beer and food! What better way to pass a beautiful summer evening? Did we mention…
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