Philanthropy
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Drexel Hill College Athlete Extends Her Good Fortune to Covenant House
Drexel Hill field hockey player Margo Carlin was excited by the possibilities last summer when a new rule allowed college athletes to be paid for their name, image, and likeness, writes Helen Ubinas for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She ended up getting a stick sponsorship from Y1 Hockey. But the 20-year-old, who plays for Boston College,…
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$8,000 Grant Will Help With Expenses for Crozer Keystone Lung Cancer Patients
The Foundation for Delaware County, headquartered in Media, announces an $8,000 grant received from Ride Hard Breathe Easy will help meet the urgent financial needs of patients receiving lung cancer care at the Crozer-Keystone Health System. The funds can be used to help patients pay for rides to appointments or to pay utility bills, for…
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Here’s an MLK Day of Service List Courtesy of Foundation for Delaware County
There are a lot of different volunteer, charity and service activities planned in Delaware County to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on and around MLK Day Jan. 17. Here are some MLK Day events compiled by the Foundation for Delaware County: Natural Lands Hildacy PreserveJan. 17, 9:00 – 11:30 a.m.Volunteer Opportunity:…
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$70,000 Earmarked for Chamber Foundation Emergency Responder Scholarships
The Main Line Chamber Foundation is on track to provide $70,000 in scholarships to volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians in June of 2022. That would be the most ever, bringing the total amount in scholarships awarded above $600,000. Two special $10,000 scholarships are being created in honor of Lower Merion volunteer firefighters Sean DeMuynck…
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392 Games. Neighbors Kept on Giving Until Every Widener Charter Student Had a Gift
In a normal year, fourth-graders at Widener Partnership Charter School in Chester each receive a holiday gift from their teachers, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. This year, teachers Jessica McIlhenney, Kallee Carney, and Jess Telese created an Amazon game wish list and shared it on Facebook and Nextdoor.com. Twenty-four hours later, there were…
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Foundation for Delaware County Celebrates 5 Years of Making a Difference
The Foundation for Delaware County has made a huge impact on Delaware County in its five years of existence. The Foundation was created on July 1, 2016. In the past five years, it has served more than 10,000 people a year through its public health programs, including: Nurse-Family Partnership WIC Healthy Start It has distributed…
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Haverford Pastor’s Mission Is to Get Food and Vaccinations to Those Who Need It
Pastor Daren Miller drives around the Haverford Township community six days a week collecting food and other necessities for his church’s food pantry, writes Ashley Johnson for 6abc.com. As head of the Memorial Church of God in Christ, he’s made it his mission to make sure those who need it are well fed. “I see…
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WCU, United Way of Chester County Coordinate Holiday Diaper Drive Through Dec. 17
West Chester University’s Community Mental Health Services (CMHS) has partnered with United Way of Chester County to host a Holiday Diaper Drive now through Dec. 17. Members of the community are asked to donate diapers to children and families in need in Chester County. Donations can be made Monday through Friday, from 8:30 AM to…
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Pennsylvania Institute of Technology Needs Your Help This GivingTuesday Nov. 30
Today’s higher education students face difficult challenges when it comes to paying for an education. At the Pennsylvania Institute of Technology, students are working hard to make a better life for themselves by learning a new career or improving their knowledge in a career they already work in. Yet more than 92% of those students…
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WSFS Bank Sets Up Collection Sites to Fight Food Insecurity in the Philadelphia Region
WSFS Bank has launched its 18th Annual Fall Food Drive to combat food insecurity across the Greater Philadelphia and Delaware region. WSFS banking office locations in Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties (as well Burlington and Camden Counties in NJ) will serve as convenient food deposit centers. Donations are being sought from customers, members of…
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Lillian Griffin,’Professional Volunteer’, Civic Leader, Dead at 99
Lillian Griffin, a former Drexel Hill woman who served for 70 years as a Pennsylvania Republican committeewoman for Delaware County, died Oct. 29, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Mrs. Griffin, 99, was a relentless volunteer and philanthropist, who particularly put her energies toward health care issues. Many knew her for her sunny disposition…
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One Man’s Dream Means Housing for Homeless Vets in Sharon Hill
Antonio Hayward’s 2009 dream to provide housing to homeless veterans became a reality on Veterans Day when the G&H Veterans House opened in the 400 block of Sharon Ave. in Sharon Hill, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Haywood, better known by his stage name, Tony Jones, thanked everyone for donating time, talent…
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Eagles Work With Boys School to Set Up Warehouse Space in Sharon Hill
Philadelphia Eagles players joined up with members of the Boys Latin Charter School football team in Sharon Hill Tuesday to create a new warehouse space, writes Dawn Timmeney for Fox 29. The new space will store gently-used sports equipment the charter school football team needs. The equipment comes from the nonprofit Leveling the Playing Field…
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Team Effort at Springfield’s Brinker Simpson Gets Food to Delco Families
For 10 years, the certified public accounting firm of Brinker Simpson in Springfield has been devoting time at the holiday season to make sure Delaware County families have food on the table. Happily, the Brinker Simpson Annual Frank Baldino Food Drive will be distributed to seven different local food banks, this year, encompassing all of…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Begins 2022 Impact Grants Cycle
The Foundation for Delaware County is announcing the beginning of its 2022 competitive Impact Grants cycle. Proposal guidelines are now available on the Foundation’s website. The guidelines include a description of the Foundation’s grant-making priorities, the types of impact grants available, and instructions on how to apply through the application portal. The application will be…
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White House Says: Philadelphia Airport Now Main Hub for Afghan Refugees
Philadelphia International Airport is now the main hub for Afghan refugees coming into the United States, according to White House officials. The region is planning for more arrivals in the coming weeks. Meanwhile, more volunteers are needed to help, reports Howard Monroe for CBSPhilly3. Most of the 12,000 refugees that arrive at the airport are…
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Springfield Couple Donate Lost Son’s Belongings to Afghan Refugees
John Kelly and his wife, Christina, who lost their son Tom at age 30, have decided to donate his belongings to Afghan refugees who have recently arrived in the United States, writes Jeff Gammage for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The personal gesture from the Springfield couple is happening amid the largest resettlement since the end of…
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Delco Group Surprises College Student Who Survived Fatal Crash With Family Trip
The DiChiacchio family of Newtown Square are getting an all-expenses paid vacation to Boston courtesy of the Delco Group, after the family had to cope with a house fire and a fatal car crash, reports 6abc.com. Brandon DiChiacchio, who graduated Springfield High School, lost his best friend, Sean Hanczaryk. Both were sports and exercise physiology…
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