Philanthropy
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Make-A-Wish Philadelphia Chapter Establishes New Home In Bala Cynwyd
The Philadelphia region’s Make-A-Wish chapter will soon open a new state-of-the-art home in Bala Cynwyd, called the Wishing Place, writes Erin Flynn Jay for the Main Line Today. Created to bring wishes to life, the new space will welcome children and their families into a vibrant, uplifting environment, where colorful and thoughtfully designed elements will…
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400 Food Bank Families Receive Unexpected $100 Gifts from Local Philanthropist
At the regular Friday fresh produce giveaway at Bristol Township’s pavilion, the first 400 attendees each received a $100 gift from local philanthropist Gene Epstein, reports JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The gift came at a critical time after SNAP benefits were reduced, with more people turning to food networks, pantries and fresh connect…
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Eagles’ Lane Johnson Aids Veterans, Gold Star Families Through Foundation
Eagles offensive lineman Lane Johnson is giving back through the Travis Manion Foundation, providing support for veterans and families of fallen service members, writes Lane Johnson for The Philadelphia Citizen. The foundation was created by the family of 1st Lt Travis Manion, USMC, who was killed in combat on April 29, 2007, during his second…
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Montgomery County Man Launches Foundation to Bring People Together Through Power of Laughter
Montgomery County’s Daniel Keota launched the Die Laughing Foundation in hopes of bringing people together through the power of laughter while raising money for the Penn Lung Transplant program, reports Todd Haas for 6abc. Keota is on the program’s wait list for a double lung transplant. He was diagnosed on April 1, 2017. “I didn’t…
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College Settlement’s “Adventure Starts with Access” Gala Fuels Opportunity for Local Youth
The College Settlement of Philadelphia in Horsham hosted its 2025 “Adventure Starts with Access” Gala, as announced in a press release. The event raised more than $96,000 to fund camperships and outdoor education programs for children from under-resourced communities across the Greater Philadelphia region. The gala took place on October 14 at The Manor House…
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Logistical Favor Fosters Lasting Interfaith Bond Between Lower Merion Synagogue and Local Church
When a fire destroyed the sanctuary of Overbrook Presbyterian Church in 2024, Rev. Adam Hearlson reached out to Rabbi Ethan Witkovsky of Temple Beth Hillel-Beth El in Wynnewood to ask about temporarily using the temple for worship, writes Denali Sagner for The Philadelphia Inquirer. That simple act of hospitality evolved into a deep friendship between…
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Fort Washington-Based Billionaire Pledges to Give Away Most of His Fortune
Robert Toll, who co-founded Fort Washington-based Toll Brothers, has promised to give most of his vast fortune away, reported Ash Jurberg for NewsBreak. The son of a Ukrainian immigrant founded the luxury home builder in 1967 with his brother, Bruce. Together, they grew the company to become the nation’s fifth-biggest home builder with revenues of…
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PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day
In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total of $12,000 in grants to support first-responder organizations in the company’s service area. For example, in Montgomery County, PECO’s partnership with the Montgomery County Fire Academy has been instrumental in…
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Citadel Credit Union Stands Alongside CHOP, Helps Raise $1.8 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research and Care
More than 290 teams comprised of 8,000-plus supporters recently participated in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center’s largest fundraiser, the Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union. More than $1.8 million was raised to fund and directly support pediatric research and care for those battling cancer. The annual Parkway Run & Walk raises funds and awareness…
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Delaware County Community Turns Out in Prospect Park to Help Boy with Leukemia
The community turned out at Richman’s Ice Cream Company in Prospect Park on Tuesday at a fundraiser for 8-year-old Lincoln Hanson, who is battling leukemia, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. Twenty percent of sales from the fundraiser, which took place over three hours, will go to the family to cover medical expenses. Lincoln was…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands
Power Home Remodeling, based in Chester, has come up with a unique system that allows its employees to decide how they want to give back to the community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Power for Good” is an employee-led year-round approach to philanthropy, utilizing six core programs, according to Jim Myers, Power’s…
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Former Eagles Join Brian Westbrook Foundation Charity Golf Tournament in Lafayette Hill
The fourth annual Brian Westbrook Foundation charity golf tournament brought several former Eagles players, including Ike Reese and Trent Cole, to the Union League Liberty Hill golf course in Lafayette Hill, writes Ariel Simpson for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The event, which took place on Tuesday, was hosted by the Allied Resources Group and Brian Westbrook.…
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Firstrust Bank’s Monetary Donation, Volunteer Effort Once Again Shine at Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games
For the campers at Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley, the annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games are a highlight of the summer: a day filled with Olympic-style games, laughter, and memories made with friends. And year after year, Firstrust Bank is there to help make it happen through both financial support and…
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Jenkintown’s Jasmin Yahné School of Dance Eases Return to School for Families
With back-to-school season gradually approaching, Jasmin Yahné School of Dance in Jenkintown is helping local families by offering free book bags, school supplies, and dance, reports Erin Coleman for NBC10 Philadelphia. Jasmine Johnson Lincoln considers sharing her love of dance her true calling. “It teaches them so much about themselves,” she said. “It teaches them…
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TruMark Financial Joins Other Local Credit Unions to Donate 3,900 Pounds of Food to Philabundance
TruMark Financial Credit Union, in partnership with 11 other local credit unions, recently delivered 3,903 pounds of food and $56,200 to support Philabundance during its annual food drive and donation drop-off. Held at the Philabundance Hunger Relief Center in South Philadelphia, the event featured remarks from TruMark Financial Credit Union CEO Kelly Botti, Philabundance CEO…
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Citadel Credit Union Joins Regional Effort to Fight Summer Hunger with Philabundance Donation
Citadel Credit Union recently teamed up with other regional credit unions to help combat food insecurity in the Greater Philadelphia area through a major donation to Philabundance. Citadel team members — including Steve Miller, Vice President of Philanthropy and Community Engagement, and Kelbin Carolina, Community Outreach Specialist — joined representatives from other credit unions at…
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Montco Supports Homeless and Your Way Home Initiative with Huge Grant
Montco is ramping up its fight against homelessness thanks to a $1.2 million boost from the state’s PHARE (Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement) fund, writes Rachel Ravina for Main Line Times & Suburban. The funding will bolster the county’s Your Way Home initiative, with efforts focused on rapid rehousing, emergency shelter operations, and outreach…
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Norristown Homeless Shelter is One Step Closer to Reality
Montgomery County has cleared another hurdle for the new Norristown homeless shelter after the Norristown Zoning Hearing Board approved its request for a zoning variance, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. “We were all there until about 12:30 last evening, testifying in front of Norristown Zoning Board meeting to advocate for this important initiative that will…
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