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Child Guidance Resource Centers Host Meet and Greet Jan. 22 with U.S. Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon
Child Guidance Resource Centers kicks off 2020 by opening its doors for a meet and greet with US Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon (D-5). On Jan. 22,, at 3:30 p.m., Child Guidance is offering the opportunity for everyone to visit the Child Guidance Resource Centers Philadelphia Headquarters at 2901 Island Ave. Come for a tour of the…
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Nether Providence Man Working to Help African Refugees Flee Oppression and Settle in US
A Nether Providence man is helping refugees and asylum seekers from the northeast African nation of Eritrea settle in the United States, writes Leslie Krowchenko for Delco News Network. John Stauffer, president of the American Team for Displaced Entreans, helps to resettle and conduct life-saving interventions for the refugees. He’s fighting an immigration trend that…
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Haverford Memorial Remembers Local Kids Lost to Opioid Addiction
A memorial remembering those lost to opioid addiction was unveiled Dec. 23 in Haverford Township by the Havertown Alliance for Drug Awareness, writes Pete Bannon for Delco News Network. The event was held at the Kelly Center on Eagle Road. “We decided it was time to do something that would memorialize all of our lost…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Presents Fellowship Farm Exhibit at African American Museum
Child Guidance Resource Centers in Havertown is presenting an exhibition and program at The African American Museum about Fellowship Farm Jan. 18 in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The 126-acre Fellowship Farm in Pottstown has been in the care of Child Guidance Resource Centers since April 1, 2013. It is the site of…
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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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Foundation for Delaware County Accepting Grant Applications by Nonprofits Working to Get Everyone Counted in the 2020 Census
The Foundation for Delaware County wants to make sure every individual and neighborhood in the county is counted in the 2020 Census. To make that happen, it’s providing grants to nonprofits that are willing to work with neighborhoods and individuals at high risk for being under counted. The Foundation is partnering with Philanthropy Network Greater…
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New Willows Park Preserve Executive Director Will Help Turn Radnor Mansion into Public Venue
James E. McDaniel has been appointed executive director of The Willows Park Preserve to oversee restoration of the Willows Mansion in Radnor, reports mainlinemedianews.com. The goal is to make the mansion a self-sustaining community hub for the public, for concerts, lectures, health classes and private events. “His knowledge, expertise and experience will jump start our…
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Chester Children’s Chorus Brings Support, Music Education to Its Members, Beautiful Music to Everyone Else
More than 100 underserved children and teens in Chester have found a musical outlet through the Chester Children’s Chorus that gives them a voice in a safe, supportive space, writes John McDevitt for kywnewsradio.radio.com. “We get to come together, talk, laugh, have fun,” said 17-year-old Shamir Bryant, “Music is a gateway or an outlet for…
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Make-A-Wish Surprises Local Teen with Leukemia with New Cello, Performance with Philly Orchestra
Kyle Levy, a local teenager with leukemia, got the surprise of his life when he was invited onstage with the Philadelphia Orchestra to play under the baton of conductor Nathalie Stutzmann on his new, custom-made cello, writes Shaun Brady for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The October surprise was organized by Make-A-Wish Philadelphia, Delaware & Susquehanna Valley.…
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United Soccer League Club Bethlehem Steel FC Gets New Name But Stays Put at Talen Stadium
The Philadelphia Union’s United Soccer League club known as Bethehem Steel FC, will still play at Talen Energy Stadium in Chester next year, but it’ll have a new name, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. The club, which competes in the USL Championship division, is becoming the Philadelphia Union II. The Union had…
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Nonprofit Veteran Joins Devon-Based Surrey as Its Chief Advancement Officer
Surrey Services for Seniors has announced that Jill Whitcomb will be joining the organization as its Chief Advancement Officer. The Devon-based nonprofit with additional locations in Broomall, Havertown, Media, and East Goshen helps older adults live with independence and continue as engaged members of the community. As CAO, Whitcomb will work with Surrey’s Board of…
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Brandywine Conservancy Receives $80,000 Grant for Brandywine Creek Greenway
Chadds Ford will be one of 25 communities in the Brandywine Creek Greenway to receive park, open space and community trail work through a Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources grant. The $80,000 grant was received by The Brandywine Conservancy & Museum of Art for outreach and technical assistance to communities within the Brandywine…
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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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PIVOT Careers – Elwyn
Since its beginning in 1852 as one of the nation’s first schools for children with intellectual disabilities, Elwyn has continued to be at the forefront of developing unique, innovative services for people with disabilities. QDIP/Team Manager This position coordinates, conducts, and writes annual and quarterly reviews of client status and progress; coordinates service delivery and ensures…
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Elwyn Hires New Auditing and Consulting Firms
Elwyn has hired a new auditing firm, BDO Global, and a consulting firm to help it meet financial benchmarks required by its lenders, writes Harold Brubaker for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The large Media-based nonprofit, which serves 25,000 people with intellectual, developmental and behavioral challenges, expects work from the auditing firm will take about six weeks…
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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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Ten Thousand Villages Opened a New Store in Glen Mills Nov. 29
Black Friday marked the opening of a new Ten Thousand Villages shop in Glen Mills at Glen Eagle Square, writes Lisa Dukart for Main Line Today. It joins Ten Thousand Villages fair trade stores in Media, Bryn Mawr and Center City. The company focuses on sourcing its curated selection of products from artisans around the…
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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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