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The Lincoln Center: Gardening to Remember
Hands-on learning, like making a garden grow, engages students in an impactful way. That’s why the educators and administrators at the Lincoln Center Leadership Academy in Audubon are always searching for new ways for students to access resources and acquire knowledge. The Lincoln Center Leadership Academy partners with local school districts to provide an innovative…
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The Lincoln Center: Animal Assisted Therapy: (Part 1)
Who is this dog in your office, and can I please pet her?! At The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, we are cultivating an environment in which one or more friendly dogs, may sometimes spend time at the office during the workday. Having the dog there boosts staff morale, and gives people access to…
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Area Woman Who Jumped From a 10-Story Building Last Year Again Calls For Residents to Join
Last year when Malvern resident Natanya Sortland jumped from a 10-story Lancaster building, she wanted Chester County residents to join her, but do not worry, it is for a good cause, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for the Daily Local News. The Eyedrop is a rappelling fundraiser for VisionCorps, a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization whose focus is to help…
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Promoting the Positive: Finding Good in Life Even in Difficult Times
Lately, life has been difficult and challenging for most people. We hear news about COVID, how bad the economy is, and contentious political discussions that have resulted in increased anxiety and depression for the American public. However, when we look back on the past, most of the time it is the challenges that cause growth…
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TLC’s Crime Victim Services Program Named in Honor of a Beloved Employee
Heather Woodward, a mobile counselor at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), was a positive force in the lives of so many people struggling with addiction. During her time at TLC, Heather was more than just a counselor to her clients. She went above and beyond for them—taking clients in need of food…
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They Survived Open Heart Surgery as Youngsters; Now, They Empower Adults with Congenital Heart Disease
Retired attorney William Causey was born with “blue baby syndrome” — a condition in which there is not enough oxygen in the blood — and it later caused him to undergo heart surgery in 1949, when he was just a few years old. The first operation of its kind had happened just five years earlier…
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Using LinkedIn to Reach Nonprofit Volunteers
April is National Volunteer Month. Need to know how to use LinkedIn to reach potential nonprofit volunteers? Use your personal profile, company page, and other resources. There are tips here to find volunteers and other LinkedIn strategies for nonprofit careerists. HASHTAGS Make sure you have a branded hashtag for your nonprofit that you can use…
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As Delaware County Coped With COVID, The Foundation Was There to Help
When the COVID-19 coronavirus was discovered circulating worldwide, triggering death in its wake back in March 2020, the initial COVID response was to close offices and businesses and keep everyone at home. The thought at the time was this would be a short inconvenience. No one realized how much of an impact the virus would…
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Gateway HorseWorks in Malvern to Host Film Premiere & Farm Celebration on May 7
Gateway HorseWorks, a Malvern nonprofit that incorporates horses into the mental health treatment of people, will host a film premiere and farm celebration on Saturday, May 7 from 4-7 PM. Executive Director Kristen de Marco started the nonprofit in 2011 after witnessing how working with horses can help people overcome challenges in their lives. In…
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Vote for the Lincoln Center Community Garden and Help Local Kids Get Some Garden Funds
The Lincoln Center for Family & Youth in Audubon is partnering with Trellis for Tomorrow to create a community garden for its students to grow fresh produce, prepare healthy dishes, provide them with authentic STEM experiences, and give back to the community. This garden is especially sentimental to TLC, as it will include a memorial…
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Long-Time Dunwoody Village Dining Services Director John Alberici Retires
When Dunwoody Village began Phase 1 of its expansion and renovation of its community-building in November 2020, part of that expansion included all-new dining venues. Now, as April brings to completion that first phase, and as residents and staff transition into the new settings, there is also a change in its leadership. John Alberici, who…
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Delco Libraries Releasing New App, Looking Ahead to 2026
Delaware County Libraries are launching a new mobile app April 3 at the start of National Library Week, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. It is part of a five-year strategic plan to keep libraries relevant through 2026. “The library will now be at your fingertips. And we’re hoping that we reach some of the members…
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Lansdowne’s Theresa Pettaway Gives New Moms a Helping Hand
Theresa Pettaway of Lansdowne is a mother figure to women across the Delaware Valley, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc.com. Two of the three babies for this teen mom were premature births. The first time, she didn’t even know she was pregnant, and doctors didn’t think she would make it. Now she works hard so other…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Announces Black History Month Events
Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Delaware County History Many…
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Vittles Opens Saturday in Chester; Food Hall Will Be Nonprofit’s Home Base
Vittles Food Hall officially opens in Chester Saturday and it’s the most ambitious project so far for the Black chef-led nonprofit, Everybody Eats Philly, writes Michael Klein for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The sprawling eating establishment has Mexican food, Southern soul food, burgers, salads, and seafood., plus there’s a breakfast-lunch spot called Ray’s Diner. The Vittles…
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Foundation for Delaware County Celebrates Anniversary With Endowment Incentive
The Foundation for Delaware County has found a unique way to honor and celebrate its 5th anniversary. It is offering qualifying nonprofits in Delaware County a 1:5 match on endowments they set up through the foundation. CASA Youth Advocates, Inc., which provides volunteer advocates for abused and neglected children, was the first to take advantage…
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2022 Girl Scout Cookie Drive: Ringing Doorbells, So 1977, Gives Way to DoorDash
‘Tis the season for Girl Scout cookies. But this being 2022, the delivery of regional favorites comes via a whole new delivery system. Michelle Shen sifted the crumbs of the details for USA Today. The Girl Scouts have adopted a hybrid model and have partnered with DoorDash to ensure boxes reach purchasers nationwide. This move…
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Center for Nonprofit Excellence Brings Delco Nonprofit Leaders Together
One of the key roles of The Foundation for Delaware County is to help nonprofits in the county expand and improve services. One way it does that is by connecting donors and nonprofit organizations with grants to help them fulfill and grow their mission. But the Foundation also helps these local nonprofits with professional development,…
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