Philanthropy
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Wawa and Sheetz Put Rivalry Aside to Bring Food Aid to Those in Need During Pandemic
Wawa has teamed up with its western Pennsylvania competitor, Sheetz, to donate food to two food banks in Eastern Pennsylvania, writes Brian C. Rittmeyer for triblive.com. The two companies donated 1,000 lunches and $4,000 to Helping Hands Harvest Food Bank in Reading and Second Harvest Food Bank of Lehigh Valley and Northeast Pennsylvania. The lunches…
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Chester Farm Distributes Free Food Today to Families in Need, Thanks to Foundation for Delaware County Grant
One of the places distributing free food today is the Chester Housing Authority’s (CHA) Ruth Bennett Community Farm, made possible because of a grant from the Foundation for Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. More than 100 free boxes of food and fresh produce will be distributed at the farm, 1318 Carla’s Lane, Chester, to residents…
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Upper Darby Nonprofit Provides Free Hot Meals for Pickup, Delivery to Those Impacted by the Pandemic
“We are here to help.” That’s what it says on a flyer distributed in Upper Darby neighborhoods by the Upper Darby Community Outreach Corporation. Working with Christ Lutheran Church in the 69th Street area, the UDCOC is a small nonprofit offering free hot meals for take out and delivery to anyone who needs it. Guided…
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Foundation for Delaware County Thanks DELCO.Today Readers for Generous Donations to COVID-19 Fund
To the editor: A heartfelt thank you to your readers who have generously donated over $500,000 to the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. Their support has enabled the foundation to distribute $221,755 to 34 front line organizations serving the most vulnerable in Delaware County (for a complete list, visit delcofoundation.org). These nonprofits are addressing critical…
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Ten More Grants Released This Week From Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County released 10 more grants this week from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. Since the fund’s creation, 34 grants and $221,755 in funds have been distributed to 34 front line organizations. There is currently $500,000 in the fund, thanks to ongoing donations, including recent gifts from PECO, Ethel Sergeant Clark…
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Upper Darby Food Bank Offers a Lifeline to Those Devastated by Pandemic Economic Impact
The sudden number of unemployed caught off guard from the COVID-19 pandemic is swelling the ranks of people at the Upper Darby Food Bank, writes Maria Panaritis for The Philadelphia Inquirer. It’s seeing more people now, from all income levels, than it has in 30 years. New arrivals show up with empty bags at the…
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Another Difficult Week, but New Foundation Grants Support Vulnerable Populations in Delaware County
The coronavirus continues to spread across Delaware County, having a profound impact on our communities, but our Delaware County neighbors are stepping up to help where they can. Thanks to many generous donors, The Foundation for Delaware County has raised $425,000 and counting for the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. As of Monday, April 13,…
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Foundation for Delaware County Announces First COVID-19 Response Fund Grants
On Monday, April 6, The Foundation for Delaware County announced the first round of grants awarded from the Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund. The Fund, now at the $300,000 fundraising mark, was created last month by the community foundation in response to the current pandemic crisis. The foundation provided the initial grant of $100,000. The fund…
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Episcopal Academy Freshman Helps Local Healthcare Providers With 3D Printer-Produced Face Shields
A 14-year-old freshman at Episcopal Academy in Newtown Square is doing his part to help healthcare providers during the coronavirus pandemic, writes Phil Anastasia for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Louie Beardell used his indefinitely extended spring break” to create face shields with a 3D printer, which he’s donating to area hospitals dealing with an overflow of…
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COVID-19 Response Fund From Foundation for Delaware County Continues to Seek Donations
The Foundation for Delaware County has committed $100,000 to a Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund to help nonprofits through this pandemic and has raised an additional $175,000 in 14 days from generous community members. The fund stood at $275,000 as of Tuesday. Grants will start to be awarded from the fund in the next several…
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Neumann Donates Food to Drexel Neumann Academy Families
With Neumann University students moving home and online, the university had more than enough food to spare. Social distancing measures have sent the students away from campus for the spring semester. The university is currently feeding seven students when it’s stocked to feed 700. What to do? Then it was discovered that Drexel Neumann Academy…
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In Delaware County, Locals Reach Out to Help Those Who Can’t Get Out Themselves During Pandemic
An 18-year-old Media teen from Penncrest High School is cutting through the pandemic isolation with a grocery delivery service for older people, writes Erin McCarthy for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Jasleen Gill, a high school senior, feels a sense of responsibility and wanted to help those who are older or have underlying health problems who may…
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From the County: Food Assistance Available. Y Offers Childcare. Protective Equipment, Medical Supply Donations Needed
Food help Food assistance is available to residents in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here to access an interactive map that gives locations and information about food assistance. Childcare Delaware County Council has partnered with The Greater Philadelphia YMCA and the State to help essential workers find childcare during the COVID-19 pandemic. Essential workers can continue…
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Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund Off to a Good Start as Requests for Donations Continues
A $100,000 contribution has been made to the new Delaware County COVID-19 Response Fund established Friday by The Foundation for Delaware County. The fund is a partnership with area business, government and community partners. “One hundred percent of the donations will go directly to vulnerable communities in Delaware County by supporting the non-profit agencies that…
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Radnor High School Student Named a Top Youth Volunteer in Pennsylvania for 2020
A 17-year-old junior at Radnor High School has been named one of Pennsylvania’s top two youth volunteers of 2020 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, reports WFMZ.com. Brendan Hung, 17, of Bryn Mawr was recognized for his work with the homeless. Hung will receive $1,000, an engraved silver medallion and will travel to Washington…
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Foundation for Delaware County Announces New Chester City Supportive Housing Initiative
The Foundation for Delaware County announces that Bryn Mawr Trust recently made a $10,000 contribution to a housing project that will help low-income vulnerable women, children and families in need of affordable housing in the city of Chester. The project will be carried out by the Foundation and is a partnership between the Foundation for…
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Harrah’s Donates $20,000 to Help With Neighborhood Security for Chester Riverfront Project
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino and Racetrack donated $20,000 to the Riverfront Alliance of Delaware County for a security initiative in uptown Chester, writes Colin Ainsworth for Delco News Network. The funding will pay for 24 exterior lights and cameras to create an electronic town watch for Chester homes. They will focus on the Nova Vista neighborhoods,…
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This ‘Aint No Sissy Softball in Primos; Just Read the Billboard
A charity softball game in Primos has sparked a friendly rivalry and the stakes just keep getting bigger, writes Anna Orso for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The J.T. Brewski’s Pub Annual Softball Game, played in Primos every spring for the last eight years, pits pub owner Tom Smith’s team against his buddy Joe Allen’s team. The…
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