Philanthropy
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Newman’s Own Brings ‘Pay What You Want’ Pizza Truck to Philadelphia As One of 10 Major U.S. Cities
Newman’s Own, a company known for its high-quality food products and charitable efforts, recently stopped in Philadelphia for its recently-debuted “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative. The “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative invites customers to set their own price for a slice of pizza. As part of the initiative, Newman’s Own will…
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Jefferson Health Receives ‘Transformational’ Gift from Bruce and Robbi Toll Foundation
Jefferson Health has received a gift from the Bruce and Robbi Toll Foundation the health system is calling “transformational,” writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The donation — the amount of which is being kept confidential — will be used to establish the Bruce and Robbi Toll Heart and Vascular Institute. According to…
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Founder of King of Prussia-based Morgan Properties Donates $50M to CHOP
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia recently received a $50 million gift from Mitchell L. Morgan, founder and chairman of King of Prussia-based national real estate investment management firm Morgan Properties, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The gift will be used to support the 17-story, 350,000-square-foot building that will be known as the Morgan…
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Delco Gives a Huge Success With More Than $1.6M Raised for Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County’s Delco Gives marathon raised more than $1.6 million in less than 24 hours to help nonprofits who had registered for the May 8-9 event, writes Justin Odo for KYW Newsradio. Foundation President Frances Sheehan said the Foundation had a goal of raising a few hundred thousand for about a hundred…
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Montgomery County Community College Foundation Receives Transformative Gift to Advance Nursing Education
The Montgomery County Community College Foundation is announcing a transformative gift that aims to elevate the college’s esteemed nursing program and also nurture the next generation of healthcare heroes. Thanks to the generosity of Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K. Fine, MCCC’s nursing program will be known as the Dr. Stuart H. & Sandra K.…
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Delaware Valley Mourns Loss of One of Its Faces of Philanthropy, Plymouth Meeting Native Robert McNeil
One of the faces of philanthropy in Chester County and the Delaware Valley has died. Highland Township’s Robert McNeil, who founded the Chester County Food Bank in 2009 and whose impact extends well beyond the four million pounds of food that the CCFB annually distributes, died on April 13 at the age of 74 after…
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Funders Unite to Launch Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County
Local grant makers BLBB Charitable, Bucks County Foundation (BCF), and Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) announce the launch of a new joint funding opportunity. Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County (IMPACT Bucks), offering eligible nonprofits serving Bucks County the opportunity to apply for a $75,000 grant by May 17, 2024. This grant supports nonprofits that are…
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A Mother’s Crusade: Raising Nearly $1M and Launching Bala Cynwood Nonprofit After Daughter’s Diagnosis
When the Food and Drug Administration recently approved the first gene therapy to treat metachromatic leukodystrophy, a fatal childhood inherited brain disease, Maria Kefalas was not bitter that the treatment did not arrive sooner to save her daughter, she writes for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “For me and other families of children who have MLD, the…
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Female Veteran and Entrepreneur Who Empowers Women to Live Healthy Lives Receives Payment-Free Car
Former U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Erica Liermann, a Philadelphia native, has received a payment-free 2024 Toyota RAV4 XLE through the Military Warriors Support Foundation’s Transportation4Heroes program, in collaboration with Wells Fargo and the Tri-State Toyota Dealers Association. Liermann was presented with the car during a key ceremony last week at Dub Fitness, a women’s-only small…
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After Call for Help, Community Comes Through for Ardmore Food Pantry
After demand nearly doubled, the Ardmore Food Pantry had to put out a call for help through its socialmedia two weeks ago, writes Jennifer Joyce for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The Ardmore community immediately rallied to help, and within a few days, there were tables filled with cannedand fresh food available to distribute to a growing…
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Owner of Now-defunct Tootsie’s Salad Express is Feeding Philly’s Hungry Again in Her New Role with St. John’s Hospice
Tootsie Iovine-D’Ambrosio is continuing the important work she did when she owned Tootsie’s Salad Express at the Reading Terminal Market in her new position at St. John’s Hospice, writes Mike Newall for The Philadelphia Inquirer. While it was open, her iconic lunch counter served as an informal aid station. Iovine-D’Ambrosio offered food to hurt and…
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Havertown Parents Run 340 Miles for Their Son With Down Syndrome
Michael Mallick and Jenny Mallick of Havertown joined a 340-mile run March 21 from Los Angeles to Las Vegas to raise money for the National Down Syndrome Society. Their youngest son, Gregory, 9, was born with Down Syndrome, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. “Gregory is truly an amazing little guy and teaches me…
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Local Bucks Beer Festival and Credit Union Team Up to Help Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Beer festivals have a history of supporting local charities and the Bucks Beer Bash happening March 9th at The Fuge in Warminster is no exception. Event host and CEO of The Fuge Sam Cravero envisioned an event that not only allows attendees to celebrate the community of local craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries but also…
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Di Bruno Bros in Wayne Partners with T&E Care, Donates Portion of Proceeds for Each Sale of Cast-Iron Pizza
Di Bruno Bros. in Wayne recently partnered with T&E Care, donating a portion of the proceeds for each cast-iron pizza sold. The final tally was a $1,000 donation for the local nonprofit that provides financial and other material assistance to local persons in need. T&E Care assists families residing in Tredyffrin and Easttown townships that are facing emergencies or challenging…
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Philadelphia Realtor Helps People Facing Housing Crisis Through Family Promise Montco
Susan “Suzy” Troemel, a Philadelphia realtor, is using her experience with real estate to help people dealing with a housing crisis through Family Promise Montco, writes Jarmila Gorman for Points of Light. Troemel was working as an elementary school teacher when funding was cut for her research-based literacy work during the pandemic. She decided to…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Gives Back to East Brandywine Fire Company with Donation of $10,000
Freedom Village at Brandywine has donated $10,000 to the East Brandywine Fire Company (EBFC) during its annual officer installation ceremony. This significant contribution highlights Freedom Village’s commitment to actively supporting the local community. The EBFC plays a vital role in the community, providing essential services such as responding to fire alarms and offering emergency first responders…
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Penn Receives Nearly $84 Million Gift — Largest Donation In the School’s History
The University of Pennsylvania’s School of Arts and Sciences recently received its largest gift in the institution’s history, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. Roy Vagelos, the former CEO of West Point-based Merck, and his wife Diana donated $83.9 million to Penn’s School of Arts and Sciences, shattering the school’s previous record of $50…
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Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Makes a Difference in the Lives of Pennsylvania’s Littlest Residents
Country Superstar Dolly Parton has always believed in the power of reading in a young child’s life. Through her Imagination Library, she gives free books to children from birth through age 5, writes Ashley Adams for The Keystone. Here in Pennsylvania, her program has 54 affiliates, including one in the Kutztown Area School District. The…
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