Philanthropy
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Longtime GMercyU Benefactor Named Philanthropist of the Year by Association of Fundraising Professionals
Richard Target, a longtime friend and benefactor of Gwynedd Mercy University, was recently named the Individual Philanthropist of the Year by the Association of Fundraising Professionals at its National Philanthropy Day Breakfast. National Philanthropy Day is a celebration recognizing the impact of philanthropy and those who advance it, and the association’s Greater Philadelphia Chapter has honored this year’s award…
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Delaware County Rapid Response Fund Announces $131K+ in Grant Awards
The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation announced the first round of grants from the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund, established earlier this month to help address urgent needs created by federal and state budget delays, disruptions in SNAP benefits, and ongoing economic hardships. A total of $131,500 has been awarded to 23…
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400 Food Bank Families Receive Unexpected $100 Gifts from Local Philanthropist
At the regular Friday fresh produce giveaway at Bristol Township’s pavilion, the first 400 attendees each received a $100 gift from local philanthropist Gene Epstein, reports JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The gift came at a critical time after SNAP benefits were reduced, with more people turning to food networks, pantries and fresh connect…
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Widener Law School Fraternity Offers Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity at Widener University Delaware Law School has launched a large-scale Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to help brighten the holiday for those in need. The student organization has already secured more than 300 turkeys – with a goal of distributing 500 – through donations. It will host a giveaway event on…
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Rapid Response Fund Activated to Help Families With Loss of SNAP Benefits
As thousands of Delaware County families face the possible loss of SNAP benefits amid the federal government shutdown, The Foundation for Delaware County and The Community’s Foundation have activated the Delaware County Rapid Response Fund. The Foundation for Delaware County’s President, Michael Kellerman, said in a statement that “SNAP food benefits impact more than 77,000…
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Penn State Brandywine Announces Three THON 2026 Dancers
Three Penn State Brandywine students have been selected to participate in the annual 46-hour THON dance marathon taking place Feb. 20 through Feb. 22 at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center in University Park. Charles Carlini, Morgan Gallagher, and Joey Pretti were officially selected as dancers on Oct. 21, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine.…
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New Family Village Program Launches at The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County is introducing a new program, ‘Family Village’— uniting health, housing, and hope for families. Family Village integrates vital programs that address the social and economic factors shaping family health and stability. The Foundation for Delaware County, a leading community foundation in the region, announced the launch of Family Village, a…
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PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day
In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total of $12,000 in grants to support first-responder organizations in the company’s service area. For example, in Montgomery County, PECO’s partnership with the Montgomery County Fire Academy has been instrumental in…
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PHL Food Pantry to Feed Federal Workers During Government Shutdown
The Philadelphia International Airport is soliciting companies to set up a food pantry for federal workers working without pay during the government shutdown, writes Sean Kitchen for The Keystone. “As you may be aware, many dedicated public servants are experiencing financial hardship due to missed paychecks. In response, we are organizing a food pantry to…
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Citadel Credit Union Stands Alongside CHOP, Helps Raise $1.8 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research and Care
More than 290 teams comprised of 8,000-plus supporters recently participated in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center’s largest fundraiser, the Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union. More than $1.8 million was raised to fund and directly support pediatric research and care for those battling cancer. The annual Parkway Run & Walk raises funds and awareness…
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Delaware County Community Turns Out in Prospect Park to Help Boy with Leukemia
The community turned out at Richman’s Ice Cream Company in Prospect Park on Tuesday at a fundraiser for 8-year-old Lincoln Hanson, who is battling leukemia, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. Twenty percent of sales from the fundraiser, which took place over three hours, will go to the family to cover medical expenses. Lincoln was…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands
Power Home Remodeling, based in Chester, has come up with a unique system that allows its employees to decide how they want to give back to the community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Power for Good” is an employee-led year-round approach to philanthropy, utilizing six core programs, according to Jim Myers, Power’s…
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Kids 4 Kids Bake Sale Now a Glen Mills Neighborhood Tradition
A Glen Mills bake sale that raises money for the Ronald McDonald House is still going strong every year since it started in 2018, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS Philadelphia. The Kids 4 Kids bake stand, at the corner of Ponds View Drive and Willits Way, is manned by a group of children who stand…
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Brinker Simpson and Teachers Teammates Team Up to Supply Classrooms
With students heading back to the classroom, the Teachers Teammates wanted to ensure that teachers had the necessary supplies. Helping make that happen was a recent backpack build event at Brinker Simpson Company & LLC in Media, reports Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Teachers Teammate founder Raelyn Harman was on hand for the volunteer packing of school…
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DCMH Physicians Announce Grants for ChesPenn and Share Food Program
Physicians formerly working at Delaware County Memorial Hospital (DCMH) have provided grants to support ChesPenn Health Services in Upper Darby and the Share Food Program’s centralized food bank in Delaware County. Each $10,000 grant is made possible from funds the physicians established with their charitable contributions, now held at The Foundation for Delaware County. “We…
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Firstrust Bank’s Monetary Donation, Volunteer Effort Once Again Shine at Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games
For the campers at Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley, the annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games are a highlight of the summer: a day filled with Olympic-style games, laughter, and memories made with friends. And year after year, Firstrust Bank is there to help make it happen through both financial support and…
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TruMark Financial Joins Other Local Credit Unions to Donate 3,900 Pounds of Food to Philabundance
TruMark Financial Credit Union, in partnership with 11 other local credit unions, recently delivered 3,903 pounds of food and $56,200 to support Philabundance during its annual food drive and donation drop-off. Held at the Philabundance Hunger Relief Center in South Philadelphia, the event featured remarks from TruMark Financial Credit Union CEO Kelly Botti, Philabundance CEO…
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Michael Kellerman Named New President of The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County has selected Michael Kellerman as its next President, effective October 1, 2025. Following a national search led by Kittleman & Associates, LLC, the Board of Directors unanimously approved Michael to lead the Foundation into its next phase of growth and community impact. Michael will succeed Frances Sheehan, the Foundation’s inaugural…
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