Philanthropy
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Penn State Great Valley Donors and Students Celebrate Scholarship Philanthropy
Forty donors and students of Penn State Great Valley gathered to celebrate at a scholarship brunch last month. For the past three semesters, 21 donor-funded scholarships were awarded to 50 students, with funds totaling over $181,000. Joseph Henry, a 2022 Fundraising Volunteer of the Year, was one of the donors in attendance. In 2018, he and…
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A Philadelphia Union, Subaru Partnership Has Been Good for Us
The Philadelphia Union–Subaru partnership has netted benefits to the environment, local schools, and the community, writes Grant Whittington for Triple Pundit. “When we teamed up with the Philadelphia Union, our biggest priority was to engage with our shared communities in the greater Philadelphia area and support the causes that mean the most to them,” said…
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Faces of Philanthropy Include 2 Firms From Delaware County
Two Delaware County companies have teamed up with nonprofit organizations to make a difference in the region, writes Lisa Dukart for Philadelphia Business Journal. They are part of a group of 30 partnerships recognized by the Business Journal this year as Faces of Philanthropy honorees. Nominations were made by the public and reviewed by the…
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Firstrust Bank Is One of Four Montgomery County Firms to Make 2023 PBJ ‘Faces of Philanthropy’ List
Firstrust Bank has made the 2023 Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in the region. The commercial entities cited for overall beneficence and impact were nominated by the public and reviewed by the publication’s editorial board. Its members considered not only financial support but also intangibles like time…
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In 40 Years of Fundraising, WCU’s Presidential Scholarship Gala Raises More than $2.6 Million for Students
Each year, West Chester University’s Annual Presidential Scholarship Community Gala attracts numerous friends from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to fund Presidential Scholarships for West Chester University students who have earned academic distinction. This year’s benefit celebrated a triple Ruby Anniversary: Forty years ago, in 1983, the Presidential Scholarship program was first established; West Chester State College…
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Villanova University Receives $20 Million Gift from Bancel Philanthropies
Villanova University has received a $20 million gift from Bancel Philanthropies for scholarships to cover Posse Foundation students at the school, reports the Valdosta Daily Times. The gift is the largest Villanova University has received to fund scholarships. It will fully cover the undergraduate education of a total of 50 Posse Scholars over the next…
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Glen Mills Family Takes Part in Eagles Autism Challenge
NBC 10 is partnering for the sixth year with the Philadelphia Eagles Autism Foundation for its annual Autism Challenge on Saturday, May 20. The Talley family in Glen Mills participated in last year’s Challenge on behalf of their daughter, Olivia, who was diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, reports Lucy Bustamonte for NBC10. “I’m just a…
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Local Estate Planning Councils Host Joint Social Event April 20
The Delaware County Estate Planning Council and its sister next door, the Chester County Estate Planning Council, will hold a joint social event on Thursday, April 20 from 5 to 7:30 PM. at PJ Whelihan’s in Newtown Square. According to the two councils’ presidents Frances Sheehan, president of The Foundation for Delaware County, and Kathleen…
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Beloved Waiter Gets Massive Tip Thanks to Local Businesses, Residents
The Phoenixville community came together to surprise a beloved Bistro on Bridge waiter Zeyad Said with an $800 tip, writes Bob Brooks for 6ABC. Last Thursday, Said was serving a table like any other. However, the customer sitting at the table was Chris Lerch, who operates the Hello 422 group. “It’s a small business initiative…
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Meridian Bank Supports West Chester University’s Fund to Finish Scholarship to Aid Students in Completing Degrees
A longstanding connection and relationship with West Chester University has led Meridian Bank to be a proud supporter of its programs and fundraising events. Meridian Bank has historically contributed over $75,000 to West Chester University and recently donated $2,500 to their Fund to Finish Scholarship Program. Created in 2018 by an anonymous donor, Fund to…
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Frances Sheehan Elected President of Delaware County Estate Planning Council
Frances Sheehan, president of The Foundation for Delaware County, has been named president of the Delaware County Estate Planning Council and elected to the board of directors of the Delaware County Economic Development Oversight Board. On the Estate Planning Council, Sheehan will lead an organization of estate planning professionals who collaborate and share expertise to…
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Philadelphia Boys and Girls Choirs Challenge Their Kansas City Counterparts to Canned Goods Contest
During Super Bowl week last month, the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Philadelphia Girls Choir got into the competitive spirit by challenging the Kansas City Allegro Choirs to a canned food collection competition. The choirs competed to see who could collect the most canned goods in their home team’s colors. The Philadelphia choirs collected more, with…
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Clean Water Comes to Villagers From Nonprofit With Media Ties
For the first time, 35,000 villagers in northern Tanzania had fresh, clean water readily available to them, writes Connie Connolly for The Star Democrat. That thirst-quenching miracle in February came about because of 79-year-old Kenny Wood in partnership with David Powell, who ran a small rock well-drilling organization in Media Borough. Women used to trek…
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Broomall Twins Take Penn State’s THON Fundraiser Personally
For identical twin sisters Lexi and Liv Murphy-Costanzo of Broomall, participating in Penn State’s annual THON fundraiser is a deeply personal decision, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 46-hour THON dance marathon raises money for pediatric cancer research and support. This year’s THON raised $219 million. When the sisters were Marple Newtown High…
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From Villanova Football’s Jake Reichwein, Life-Saving Bone Marrow
Villanova University is helping find bone marrow donors through the “One Match, Second Chance” campaign, writes Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc. The campaign finds matches for patients on a waiting list for this life-saving donation. Villanova football player Jake Reichwein stepped forward and discovered he was a match for a patient in need. While most bone…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host 11th Annual Golf Outing to Support Student Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley will host its 11th annual golf outing to support campus programs on Tuesday, May 16, at the Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. This year’s outing will support Great Valley student scholarships. Financial support can make a great difference to graduate students, many of whom are already carrying significant debt from their…
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‘Activist’ Vashti Valentine Helps Others With Her Chester Church
Vashti Valentine is not one to sit still when there’s people in need. The 16-year-old West Philadelphia Girl Scout is working with her church, Asbury-Murphy AME Church in Chester, to give out blessing bags, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I think giving back is very important. That’s what our church is really about,” Valentine said.…
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Former Eagles Cheerleader Delivers Care Basket to Swarthmore Girl
A Swarthmore mother and daughter were the glad recipients of a “pick me up” basket from Peggy Jansen, a former Philadelphia Eagles cheerleader, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Liz Dwyer, a teacher at Notre Dame de Lourdes School in Swarthmore, received a gift basket two years ago from Peggy Jansen when she was diagnosed with…
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