Philanthropy
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Satanic Delco’s Name Is a Bit Jarring, But the Group Has Altruistic Motives
Don’t be fooled, or disturbed, by the name. Satanic Delco just wants to promote “a science first viewpoint” and be recognized as eternal rebels, says its founder, Ridley Township resident Joseph Rose. The group was recently seen at the 69th Street Transportation Center in Upper Darby distributing food, water and hygiene products to the homeless,…
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From Good to Great: Pandemic Pivot Helps Local Nonprofit Feed the Hungry
By Maria Smith It takes strong leadership to adapt and overcome in today’s “no contact” world to feed the hungry in the West Chester community. John Grillo, founder of Vine Ministry, and his dedicated team of volunteers, used their creativity, collaboration and communication to bring thousands of meals to the under-served in West Chester. Vine…
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When Trash Problems Hit Chester, the Community Came Out to Clean It Up
When illegal dumping added to Chester’s trash problem, the community came out to clean things up, writes Pete Bannan for the Daily Times. Volunteers from Making a Change Group, The Bridge Church and Covanta cleaned up near Edgemont Park Apartments and the Benjamin Banneker Homes this past weekend, pickup up illegally dumped trash and furniture.…
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‘Delco Gives Back’ Community Donation Event Postponed to Aug. 11 Due to Inclement Weather
Due to a forecast of inclement weather Aug. 4, Delco Gives Back, a donation event scheduled tomorrow has been rescheduled to Aug. 11 Donations will be accepted between 5 and 8 p.m. at the Penn State Brandywine Campus at 25 Yearsley Mill Road (Route 352) in Media. The donation site is a drive-through and contact-less…
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Cardinal O’Hara Grads Fulfill Friend’s Wish With a Long-Running Charity
Friends for Friends is a fulfillment of a wish, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Bob Carroll visited his friend Al Patrone in the hospital after organizing a fundraiser to help pay for his cancer treatments. There were 1,200 people at the fundraiser, with $55,000 raised. “He was so excited about how many people…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Announces 5 New Board Officers
The Foundation for Delaware County has added five new officers to its Board of Directors. The following community leaders have been elected to lead the largest philanthropy in Delaware County: …
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Open Mic Night Fundraiser July 15, Via Zoom, to Benefit Upper Darby Community Outreach Corporation
A virtual Open Mic Night fundraiser, Upper Darby Cares Open Mic Night July 15 at 7 p.m., will benefit the continued pandemic work of The Upper Darby Community Outreach Corporation. The long-standing nonprofit has been providing hot meals and other help in the Upper Darby and Eastern Delaware County community. It has been trying to…
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Documentary Brought Radnor Filmmakers Close to Their Subjects, and Pandemic Supplies to a Navajo Town
The pandemic forced a team of documentary series filmmakers at Radnor’s WorkShop Content Studios to leave the Navajo Nation town of Chinle, Ariz. before they could finish a second season. But it brought them closer to the subjects of that documentary, a high school basketball team and the town residents, writes Phil Anastasia for The…
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Excess Summer Garden Harvest Can Now Be Donated to Local Food Pantries
Attention home gardeners! Do you have more lettuce than you know what to do with? Did you plant a few too many zucchini plants this year? If you are finding yourself with more produce than you and your family can consume, consider donating your excess to local food pantries through the Delco Strong Harvest Collections.…
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WSFS Bank Contribution Helps Families in Need Find Affordable Housing
The Foundation for Delaware County announces that WSFS Bank recently made a $5,000 contribution to the Housing Stability Program that benefits low-income, vulnerable women, children and families in need of affordable housing in the City of Chester. The project is a partnership between The Foundation for Delaware County and the Chester Housing Authority. WSFS is…
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Two Contact-less Food Drives Scheduled for Saturday, June 13
Two contact-less food drives are scheduled at two different locations Saturday, June 13, 9 a.m. to noon, at the United Steelworkers Hall, 26 W. Winona Ave. in Norwood; and from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. , at the Radnor Police Department, 301 Iven Ave. in Wayne. People are asked to drive through the parking lot…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Awards $20,000 Grant to Support Testing in Black Communities
A $20,000 grant from The Foundation for Delaware County will support two upcoming testing events in black communities of the county. The first testing event is Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Chapel of Good Shephard, 654 Church Lane in Yeadon Borough. An additional date will be announced soon. Pre-registration is…
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Electrical Workers Union Local 654 Hosts June 6 Food Drive in Boothwyn to Ease Food Hardships
As the pandemic continues to create hardship in our communities, IBEW Local 654—the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Upper Chichester, continues to find ways to help. On June 6 they will be hosting a food drive from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their facility, 3279 Chicester Ave. in Boothwyn. Items dropped off will…
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Latest Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Grants Include Support Groups for Frontline Workers
The Foundation for Delaware County has released its eighth round of grants from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. Six grants totaling more than $88,000 will be distributed, including a $30,000 grant to establish virtual support groups for first responders, nursing home employees and healthcare providers. The Fund has secured more than $650,000 in donations…
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Pandemic Highlights The Foundation for Delaware County’s Vital Role in Emergencies
It’s good to know in these uncertain times that someone’s got your back. The Foundation for Delaware County was created more than three years ago to “create a vibrant future for Delaware County” by “improving the well-being of our residents.” That’s true every day and especially true now during emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic. “This…
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Two COVID-19 Food Drives Set Saturday in Upper Darby and Darby Borough
Two food drop offs will take place Saturday, May 30, in Upper Darby and Darby Borough. Donated items will be distributed to those in need throughout the county. Food can be dropped off from 9 a.m. to noon at Upper Darby High School, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave. in Drexel Hill. Food can also be dropped…
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Food for Thoughtfulness: Nonprofit Helps Wayne Restaurants and the Food Insecure
Leslie Gudel is thankful for her career success in Philadelphia as anchor for Comcast SportsNet and at NBC Sports Philadelphia, so when people were hurt by the pandemic, she wanted to help, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Gudel came up with Food It Forward, a nonprofit that buys gift cards from restaurants and…
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1,000 Meals a Day: Springfield Country Club Chef Uses Skills to Feed the Elderly
The executive chef at the Springfield Country Club, used to making a lot of meals every day, decided to donate 1,000 meals a day to help feed the elderly during the pandemic, reports Bill Anderson for fox29.com. “We’re just so used to cooking for everyone every day and it’s hard for us to watch people…
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