Philanthropy
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Philadelphia Union, Subaru Unveil Soccer Mini-Pitch for Kids in Camden
Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union have created the Subaru Park Camden Mini-Pitch at Camden’s Ralph Williams Memorial Park. The youth soccer facility offers a safe place to learn, practice and play soccer. Camden is the home of Subaru of America, a sponsor of Philadelphia Union and Subaru Park in Chester. At a…
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Strath Haven Teacher Helps Former Student Escape Afghanistan
A Delaware County teacher helped get a former student and his family safely out of Afghanistan using social media, writes Jeff Cole for fox29.com. Amir Sidiqi, now 33, was born in the United States but was living in Afghanistan with his family when the Taliban took over. He headed to the airport in Kabul with…
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“60 Minutes” Journalist Bill Whitaker Visits Media, Receives Thanks
“60 Minutes” Journalist Bill Whitaker stopped by Media Borough’s Dining Under the Stars this week to receive thanks for remembering his hometown and the Media Fellowship House, writes Susan L. Serbin for the Daily Times. Whitaker was a guest host on “Jeopardy” and named the Media Fellowship House as his charity of choice. The guest…
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Now Teachers Teammates Has a Home for All of Its Stuff, Thanks To Volunteers
Teachers Teammates finally has a home to call its own, reports Alicia Vitarelli for 6abc.com. The non-profit, which provides much-needed classroom supplies to area teachers, has new headquarters in a Folcroft warehouse. Teachers Teammates has been storing donated materials in about five different places, including at President and founder Raelyn Harman’s Havertown home and garage.…
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At St. Charles Parish in Drexel Hill, a Group Helps Prisoners and Their Families
A community of love is working out of St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Drexel Hill to help the incarcerated and families who have a loved one in prison, writes Shannon Marie Josephine Sweeney for catholicphilly.com. Sue and John Killeen run the Mary Mother of Captives prison ministry. Their work provides support to those in prison…
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Concord Township Library Presented With Family Donation of More Than $203,000
A donation of $203,603.60 will be used to help expand the Rachel Kohl Community Library in Concord Township. The donation was presented Tuesday, Aug. 10 to the library rom the estate of a Concord Township and Chester Heights couple, Wilbur Wiley and Paralee Wiley. Lee Greskiewicz, daughter of the Wileys and a long-time resident of…
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Kind Deeds From Ridley Couple Keep Delaware County Smiling
Woodlyn residents Amanda McGuigan and her husband Scott Andersen have created a nonprofit that’s sure to put a smile on your face. In fact, that’s the idea, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. They’ve founded “Keep Delco Smiling,” a nonprofit that offers random thoughtful and kind acts. McGuigan started the nonprofit in 2019 by…
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Former Philadelphia Eagle Josh Adams Returns to Upgrade Park He Once Played In
Pro football player Josh Adams and Warrington Township officials broke ground at Willow Knoll Park, kicking off its renovation and renaming. Bucks Local News reported on the soon-to-be DocterAdams Community Park. Growing up, Adams, a Central Bucks High School – South alum and now New York Jets running back, spent hours at Willow Knoll Park.…
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Child Guidance Named Beneficiary of Sun East Golf Classic
The Child Guidance Resource Centers have been chosen by the Sun East Foundation to be the beneficiaries of its annual Sun East Foundation Golf Classic Sept. 21 in Malvern. Child Guidance is a nonprofit community-based provider of behavioral health services to children and families across Southeastern Pennsylvania. Since 2011, the Foundation has supported local charities…
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Delco Steaks Fundraiser/Contest Raises $6K for Injured Marple Newtown Child
The son of Marple Newtown High School Principal John Beltrante received a $6,000 boost on his road to recovery from a special Delco Steaks fundraiser July 11, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The Broomall business at 2567 West Chester Pike had a special food challenge event and donated 40 percent of its food…
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Teachers’ Teammates Hits $100G Milestone in Classroom School Supplies
Teachers’ Teammates has reached a milestone by providing $100,000 in much-needed school supplies for classroom teachers, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The nonprofit starting filling educators’ requests for classroom supplies last February. “Reaching this $100,000 milestone so quickly is really a tribute the generosity of the people and businesses of Delaware County and…
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Aronimink Swim Club’s Gaga Pit Owes Its Life to a Havertown Eagle Scout
There’s a gaga pit out at Aronimink Swim Club in Drexel, thanks to Max McGovern and his quest to earn Eagle Scout status, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. McGovern, 15, belongs to Boy Scout Troop 144 in Havertown. He’s been a Scout since he was 7. The gaga pit is his service project…
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With Free Nile Swim Club Lessons, 600 Kids Can Now Keep Their Head Above Water
At the Nile Swim Club in Yeadon, 120 children were taught how to swim over the last 10 days, says Anthony Patterson, Club board president. The kids are enrolled in a club program, “No Child Will Drown in Our Town,” writes TaRhonda Thomas for 6abc.com. The free program is now four years old, started because…
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With Community Support and Lemonade, Young Girl Keeps Fighting to Get Better
The Springfield community is rallying around a 9-year-old girl who was struck by a car in 2019 while getting off a school bus, reports Natasha Borwn for Philadelphia.cbslocal.com. A busy crowd at a lemonade stand demonstrated that support. Jayzlyn Yaboah suffered extensive injuries following the accident. “The doctors told us she wasn’t going to survive.…
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Donna Ashbee of Glen Mills, Widow of Former Flyer Barry Ashbee, dies at 82
The widow of former Flyers defenseman Barry Ashbee, actively involved in the Flyers annual charity fundraiser, died May 31. Donna Ashbee of Glen Mills, 82, was quiet and kind, and well-liked by the team, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. She was active with the Flyers Wives Carnival. Barry was an assistant coach with…
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Delaware County Businessman Offers Safe Haven for Much-Needed School Supplies
Delaware County businessman Joe Teodoro has been a Godsend to volunteers from Teachers’ Teammates. Teammates collects vital school supplies for students in districts like Upper Darby, William Penn, Penn-Delco, and Chester Upland School Districts, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. For Teodora , It’s good karma. “If you do things right, if you help…
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Wawa Founding Family Gives $25 Million Gift to CHOP for Fetal Medicine Program
The founding family of Wawa, Inc. has given a $25 million donation to Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s fetal medicine program, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The 25-year-old Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment was opened to treat children with birth defects before they are born. The Center is being renamed The Richard D.…
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Jeopardy! Host Bill Whitaker Has Intimate Ties to Media Fellowship House
He’s guest hosting Jeopardy! He’s a CBS journalist and a “60 Minutes” contributor. Bill Whitaker is also from Media Borough, and he’s not letting anyone forget it, writes Neal Zoren for the Daily Times. Whitaker has made sure that Media Fellowship House receives matching funds equal to Jeopardy!’s combined winnings while he’s on the show.…
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