Philanthropy
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Daniel H. Polett, Philanthropist and Award-Winning Auto Dealer, Remembered
Daniel H. Polett, of Gladwyne, an award-winning auto dealership owner and honorary lifetime trustee at Temple University, died on October 2 at 89, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Polett, who was also a philanthropist, mentor, and community advocate, purchased Wilkie Buick in North Philadelphia in 1971. Over the next 35 years, he expanded…
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Laurel House Opens North Wales Transitional Home for Women Escaping Abuse
A new Laurel House has opened in North Wales, reports Dan Solkil for North Penn Now. The transitional housing space will offer a place to go for women escaping abuse in Montgomery County. Laurel House, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting victims of domestic violence, recently launched its Nehemiah’s Way transitional home in the borough. This…
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Partnership Transportation Management Association Donates Life-Changing Bike to Telford Mother of Five
A Telford mother of five will now have a quicker commute, reports John Worthington for the Times Herald. Thanks to a donation from the Partnership Transportation Management Association of Montgomery County (TMA), Ivania Velasquez now has a bike to ride to work. Velasquez, who had been walking nearly an hour to her job at Burger…
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Gift of Life Donor Program Awards Two Montgomery County Teens
The Gift of Life Donor Program awarded $2,000 in higher education scholarships to two Montgomery County teenagers and organ transplant recipients, according to a staff report from The Reporter. The Jessica Beth Schwartz Memorial Scholarship goes to transplant recipients seeking higher education. The 2024-25 program recipients included Stephanie Atenco-Torres, of Norristown, and Brian Bruder, of…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, the community raised over $3,700 for the cause. Recognizing that many of its residents and staff are passionate about supporting the Alzheimer’s Association but may face transportation and…
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Local Volunteers Rally to Help Victims of Hurricane Helene
Volunteers from the entire region have rallied to help victims of Hurricane Helene in any way they can, from collecting supplies to helping pets affected by the storm, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Giannone Companies Towing has turned its lot in Collegeville into a drop-off site. The team is currently gathering emergency supplies for North…
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Former Eagles Safety, Football Hall of Famer Brian Dawkins Commits to Supporting Single-Parent Families
Brian Dawkins has been retired from the NFL for 13 years, and in that time he has focused on building a strong legacy beyond football, reports WHYY. Given his blessings, Dawkins feels responsible for blessing as many others as possible. Five years ago, he launched his own nonprofit, the Brian Dawkins Impact Foundation. The crown…
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Integrate for Good Expands with New Hub, Empowering People with Disabilities
Integrate for Good, a local nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, celebrated the grand opening of its new community hub on Sept. 18, reports Rachel Ravina for The Reporter. The space in Worcester Township offers a welcoming environment designed to bring people together. Founder and Executive Director Bev Weinberg emphasized the organization’s mission to…
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Visitation BVM Feeds Norristown Hungry with Church Garden
Norristown’s Visitation BVM is cultivating a sense of service in its students, reports Matteo Iadonisi for Action News. Father Bob Gross is the pastor at Visitation where he speaks with the children about the importance of caring for others. He doesn’t just preach service, however. He calls the children to action. Two years ago, he…
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Freedom from Hunger Drive Returns for Year Ten to Provide for the Valley Forge Community
Valley Forge’s Freedom from Hunger Drive is back for its tenth year. The drive aims to feed the hungry in the Valley Forge community by banding together with local businesses to raise money. The Drive is a joint effort by the Valley Forge Tourism and Convention Board, and the Montco Anti-Hunger Network. The drive runs…
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Fight on Makenna Foundation: Pottstown Dad Champions Quality of Life for Pediatric Cancer Families
After losing his daughter to leukemia six years ago, Rich Massi of Pottstown started the Fight On Makenna Foundation to help children and families dealing with pediatric cancer, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. “Our mission is pretty simple,” said Massi. “We decided to really focus on improving the quality of life for the kids…
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Willow Grove SDA Food Pantry Gets Massive Grant from County
On Tuesday, Montgomery County Commissioners wrote a check for local food drives across the county for $500,000 and presented it to the Willow Grove SDA Food Pantry, reports John Worthington for Main Line Media News. The county made an identical donation last year, bringing the total contribution to $1 million. September is Hunger Action Month…
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Southwest Philly Native, Hip-Hop Humanitarian Mont Brown Prioritizes Promoting Peace and Prosperity
Southwest Philadelphia native Mont Brown grew up under the musical influence of Bad Boy Records, Jay-Z, and Mase, as well as the fashion styles of Ralph Lauren and Pharrell Williams, which stoked his creative fire to become a rap artist and fashion creative, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With his understanding that millions…
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How Joe Maccolini Spends Life in Service to Norristown
Norristown man Joe Maccolini has dedicated the last 50 years serving his community, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6ABC. In 1982, Maccolini joined the Patrician Society where he served as the Executive Director until 2018. The non-profit works to provide Norristown’s less fortunate with food and supplies. ”I learned early on that we’re here to be…
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Delaware County Woman Goes Viral for Confronting Attacker, Gets Outpouring of Support
After Delaware County woman Nikki Bullock demonstrated an immense act of bravery in a now-viral video, she and her girlfriend received an outpouring of support from the community and even strangers online, writes Jenice Armstrong for The Philadelphia Inquirer. In a terrifying encounter near Philadelphia’s City Hall, Bullock was making an Uber Eats delivery…
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CCRES Sponsors Successful Families Behind the Badge Bike Run
On July 21, 2,300 dedicated cyclists, including Sharon Beebe King from CCRES, joined the 37th annual Ben to the Shore Bike Tour to raise money for programs and services from the Philadelphia-based nonprofit Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation. The Bike Tour offers a 30-mile ride, as well as a 65-mile Philadelphia to Atlantic City…
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East Norriton Medical Center Gifted with Millions from Philanthropic Foundation
Fort Washington’s Karabots Foundation has made another large donation to Jefferson Einstein Montgomery Hospital in East Norriton, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The $4 million donation will be used to purchase topography scanners for the Nicholas and Athena Karabots Diagnostic Center. “Philanthropic support for these capital purchases makes an incredible impact in…
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After Pregnant Montco Woman is Killed in Crash, Her Family Gives Back to Families of First Responders
On August 25, 2022, Montgomery County firefighter Jason Adams received what he thought was a routine call about an emergency rescue. However, the situation would change his life forever as it was his wife, Kellie Adams, writes Charles Watson for 6abc. “I did respond and arrive on location to see our vehicle and to realize…
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