Philanthropy
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Years in the Making, Special Needs Playground in Aston Gets Its Day in the Sun
A special-needs accessible playground at Aston’s township community center was officially opened Dec. 16 at a ribbon-cutting ceremony, writes Loretta Rodgers for the Daily Times. Township officials and representatives from Energy Transfer, who helped fund the “Smiles in the Playground” facility, were on hand for the ceremony. Nearby were children, some in wheelchairs, others on…
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New White Dog Cafe Opening in Glen Mills Will Feature Portraits of Local Dogs, All for a Good Cause
The soon-to-open White Dog Café in Glen Mills is offering a unique art opportunity to dog owners—a chance for a portrait of their favorite canine to adorn the walls of the new restaurant, reports Fox29 News. White Dog Cafes, located now in Haverford, Wayne and University City, feature a dog-themed décor, including paintings of dogs…
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Delco Group Charity Surprises Haverford High Junior With Unforgettable Holiday Outing
A Haverford High School Junior’s positive outlook as she battles non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma earned her a holiday night out courtesy of the Delco Group, reports Jennifer Joyce for fox29.com. Hannah Hermansen, 16, has been undergoing chemotherapy treatments since her diagnosis in late September. Delco Group, founded by local realtor John Port, decided to show up with…
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Kids Against Hunger Works Out of Broomall to Feed the Community and the World
An army of volunteers from children to grandparents are working out of a small headquarters in Broomall to help feed the hungry, reports 6abc.com. “The goal is to help people who are hungry. It’s really a blessing to me,” says volunteer Kaylyn Cristaldi. They stock bags full of meals to donate to those in need…
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Saint Andrew School Kids in Drexel Hill Build Some Bikes and Raise Some Funds
Saint Andrew School students in Drexel Hill raised $1,000 and pitched in to build 123 bikes for children in the community, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. The students were helping the Pine Street Carpenters’ 12th Annual 100 Wheels Project. This year’s bike build event, the largest to date, took place Dec. 5 at…
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NBC Survey Reveals Catholic Worker Views on Key Church Issues
An NBC survey of the Roman Catholic workforce, including those in Delaware County, showed divided opinions on key issues, writes Chris Glorioso and Evan Atulberger for nbcphiladelphia.com. The survey was distributed to 32,000 employees in the Official Catholic Directory. Of those, 2,700 responded. Some, like Drexel Hill Rev. Eileen McCafferty DiGranco of St. Mary Magdalene…
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Neumann’s Wardrobes for Work on Mission to Recirculate 25,000 Items of Clothing by the Holidays
An estimated 85,000 articles of clothing for career seekers has been distributed free since 2017 by Neumann University’s Center for Leadership’s Wardrobes for Work. Now it has its sights on a new goal for the holidays. “With the colder winter months approaching, Wardrobes for Work has set an aggressive goal for ourselves of recirculating 25,000…
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Donations to Child Guidance Resource Centers Encouraged on Giving Tuesday Dec. 3
Child Guidance Resource Centers will hold its 6th Annual Giving Tuesday event Tuesday, Dec. 3. This year’s initiative, #iGivehope, encourages donations that will bring hope to children and families by enabling Child Guidance to continue helping those most in need. “Going there every week and talking, it has made me the best ‘me’ I could…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Encourages a Time for Giving Through Its Holiday Wish List
As the holidays quickly approach, thoughts turn to gifts for family and friends. At Child Guidance Resource Centers, annual gift giving goes beyond the individual circle. It’s about reaching out to help children in need receive something special for the holidays. The goal is make sure that none of the children who use Child Guidance…
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Lacrosse Community Continues to Reflect on Peter Samson’s Legacy
Peter Samson continues to be remembered in the world of lacrosse for his contributions to the sport and for his benevolence. He died tragically in an Aug. 17 accident in New England, writes Justin Fell for usalaxmagazine.com. “He’s probably the most popular person that I could imagine in all my years of covering Philadelphia,” said…
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Special Hockey Stick Connects Flyers Goalie Carter Hart With Havertown Family
Flyers goalie Carter Hart really liked the special gold stick with the ladybug designed by Havertown 3-year-old cancer patient Lucy McCabe and her 6-year-old sister Molly, writes Adam Kimelman for nhl.com. Hart picked the special stick before a preseason game against the Boston Bruins Sept. 19 and had hoped to give the stick back to…
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It’s a Thanksgiving Rivalry Between Ridley and Springfield, but It’s Not About Football This Time
The Thanksgiving weekend is a time for friendly local football rivalries, but this year the game of choice will be lacrosse, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. On Nov. 29, the lacrosse alumni of Ridley High School and Springfield High School will go head to head at Ridley High School’s Marion Field. It’s the…
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PIVOT Careers – Divine Providence Village
Located in Springfield, Divine Providence Village is committed to providing individuals with the opportunity to reach their fullest potential in spiritual, emotional, psycho-social and physical well-being in a caring environment. Director of Intellectual Disabilities Employment Services This position recruits and develops work contacts that enable clients of the Work Activity Center to remain productive throughout the…
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Kiwanis Club in Chester Celebrates 100 Years by Relaunching Efforts to Help City Residents
After World War I, a new fraternal businessman’s organization, the Kiwanis, were forming chapters nation-wide, writes Colins Ainsworth for the Daily Times. On Jan. 8, 1919, a group of local businessmen and civic leaders met at the Washington House in Chester to form the Kiwanis Club of Chester, promoting civic-mindedness and service. The Kiwanis Club…
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Wawa Care Packages for Local Soldiers Overseas Includes Coffee, Peanut Chews and Twizzlers
Fifty volunteers gathered last week at Wawa’s headquarters to assemble 5,000 care packages for “Operation Taste of Home.” This is the 10th year for the program, writes Pete Bannan for Delco News Network. The care packages contained donated packages of Wawa coffee, Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews, Twizzlers, Orbit gum, and salted nuts. They are given to…
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Giving Circles Offer a New Way to Pool and Target Charitable Giving
People like dietitian Dania Green of Wallingford are donating these days to women’s giving circles, a newer concept in charitable giving, writes Lini S. Kadaba for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Giving circles pool membership fees to make larger donations possible and they give control to its individual members over where the money goes. The 46-year-old Wallingford…
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Eagles Zach Ertz Brings Donated Sports Gear to Chester Youth Athletics Group
Philadelphia Eagles tight end Zach Ertz met with the Chester Panthers Youth Empowerment and Athletic Association last week, and presented a donation of $30,000 in sports gear, writes EJ Smith for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The donation was made in partnership with several local Dunkin’ Donuts shops. The association has been receiving donations from Dunkin’ Philly…
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This Year’s 7th Annual Super Hero 5K Run for Prevention Was Bigger Than Ever
In early October, Child Guidance Resource Centers held its 7th Annual Superhero 5K Run for Prevention and Wellness Festival. This year’s event took place at it its new Ridley Creek State Park location, adding to the fun for everyone who joined in. There was a super hero participation of 21 exhibitors, 250 participants, 151…
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