Philanthropy
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Basketball Marathon Is an Annual Legacy and ALS Fundraiser in Drexel Hill
Billy Lake, who loved to play basketball, eventually lost his life to ALS, but 31 years later, his legacy lives on in the Billy Lake ALS Basketball Marathon that generates funds for ALS research and creates a scholarship at Bonner-Prendergast High School in Drexel Hill. Lake began experiencing weakness in his left arm, and the…
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Community Baby Shower Shores Up Maternity Desert Hitting Parts of Delaware County
When Delaware County Memorial Hospital closed its maternity ward in January 2022, Upper Darby and other parts of Delaware County faced a maternity desert. A community baby shower confronted that desert Saturday with information and supplies for pregnant women and families, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. Thirty five organizations offered resources at…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises Over $4,000 at Walk to End Alzheimer’s
A Freedom Village Alzheimer’s Walk that took place Friday, Oct. 6, raised $4,200. Freedom Village at Brandywine is a premier Life Plan Community in West Brandywine. The Walk supported the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. It is held annually in more…
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Delco Helping Hands Extends Its Support With New Prospect Park Pantry
A group of moms in Delaware County got together on Facebook back in 2018 to offer each other support. They called themselves Delco Helping Hands. The group was founded by Pauline Butcher and Kristin Miller, who experienced homelessness and wanted to help people going through a similar situation. Now, Delco Helping Hands has opened…
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Still Time Left to Bid on One-of-a-Kind Auction Items from Eagles Radiothon Presented by Firstrust Bank
There is still time left to bid on one-of-a-kind Eagles experiences and autographed Eagles memorabilia being auctioned off as part of the Eagles Radiothon Presented by Firstrust Bank and The Green Family Foundation. The bidding ends today, Sept. 6, at 5 PM. All proceeds support the Eagles Autism Foundation’s mission to raise funds for innovative…
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Freedom Village’s Donation of 204 Chairs Provides Malawi Community Comfort and Support
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior living community, recently made a generous donation to the Orphan Grain Train (OGT), a Christian volunteer network. Earlier this year, the Freedom Village community replaced 204 chairs in their auditorium, and instead of discarding the old chairs, they chose to give them a new purpose by donating them to…
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Foundation Launches Community Needs Impact Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new Designated Fund, the Community Needs Impact Fund. It is designed to target and support critical areas of need in Delaware County. This fund is in addition to the Foundation’s annual Impact grants and will allow it to extend its reach and make a bigger impact on…
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Foundation’s ‘Give Book’ Makes It Easy to Donate to Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County, which offers support and resources for nonprofits benefitting Delaware County, is in a unique position to build a bridge between those with a passion to give and those making a real difference in people’s lives. Now The Foundation hopes to bring these two great forces together through the 2023 Give Book. The…
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Foundation’s ‘Give Book’ Makes It Easy to Donate to Nonprofits
The Foundation for Delaware County, which offers support and resources for nonprofits benefitting Delaware County, is in a unique position to build a bridge between those with a passion to give and those making a real difference in people’s lives. Now The Foundation hopes to bring these two great forces together through the 2023 Give…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Welcomes 2 New Board Members
Two new board members, Steven Scott Bradley, and Robert Dumont, have been elected to The Foundation for Delaware County’s Board of Directors. Four other community leaders have been reappointed as officers on the board. They are Cyrise L. Dixon, chairman; Michael B. Mgnavita, CPA, Vice Chairman; Ted Peters, Secretary; and Kelly Thorntno, Treasurer. “We are…
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Chester Street Named for Rev. Margaret L. Wortham, Well Remembered for Her Kindness
A street in Chester was renamed Sunday after The Rev. Margaret L Wortham, a pioneer and a woman of generosity who helped the city, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “This is what we want: to never forget her legacy,” the Rev. Catherine Jacobs said of her mother. “She had a heart for…
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An Act of Charity in Media Created the Student-Run Food4Philly
Ethan Chan was a high school freshman living in Media when he saw his suburban neighbors struggling to get by in the pandemic, writes Nate File for The Philadelphia Inquirer. He and his sister, Megan, delivered letters in the neighborhood asking for donations. A week later, his family drove around to collect the food and…
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Upper Darby’s The Wardrobe Partners With Helpsy for Free Clothes Pickup
Folks in Chester, Bucks and Montgomery Counties looking to donate old clothes can now get free clothing pickups thanks to a partnership between the nonprofit Helpsy and The Wardrobe in Upper Darby and Philadelphia, writes Ben Silver for Main Line Today. Those wishing to donate can visit the Helpsy website and put in their address. …
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912House: Transforming Chester Neighborhoods and People’s Lives
The 912House in Chester springs into action June 6 when neighbors can pick up fresh food and meet the new residents, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. 912House at 912 Clover Lane is a vision fulfilled by the Greenhouse Project, a ministry started by Morton native John Clifford that’s spreading the word of God…
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Chester-Based Papal Foundation Sends Help Where It’s Needed
The Chester-based Papal Foundation has been doing the work of the Catholic Church since 1988, reports CatholicPhilly. In 2023 alone it has given $14.3 million in grants for 114 projects in 57 countries. “Stewards of St. Peter are dedicated to bringing the love of Christ to a world in need and being intimately connected with…
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Malvern Bank Supports Equestrian Community through Sponsorship of 2023 Devon Horse Show
Malvern Bank is excited to sponsor the Devon Horse Show & Country Fair, America’s oldest and largest outdoor, multi-breed horse competition. The bank has served as a sponsor of the Horse Show for more than a decade, and this year, Malvern Bank will co-sponsor the Arena Eventing competition on Sunday, May 28. The Devon Horse…
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Moms Help Other Struggling Moms With Delco Nonprofit
No one knows more than other moms about the struggles life can throw at you, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Pauline Butcher of Linwood has created the nonprofit “Delco Helping Hands, Spreading Positivity” to help people in the community find what they need. “We’re trying to make it so people don’t have to go through…
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$2.2M in Impact Grants Go to Nonprofits Benefitting Delco
The Foundation for Delaware County recently issued its 5th major round of grants to area nonprofits. More than $1.65 million in new Impact Grant awards went to 52 area nonprofits, along with eight second-year Impact Grant awards totaling more than $182K, and 10 third-year Impact Grants totaling more than $371K for more than $2.2 million…
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