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Former NFL Player Continues Crusade Against Cancer, Tours Nick’s House in Swarthmore
Devon Still, a former Penn State star and retired NFL lineman whose daughter Leah managed to beat cancer, recently toured Nick’s House in Swarthmore, writes Dan Gelston for the Centre Daily Times. In 2014, Leah was diagnosed with stage 4 neuroblastoma and soon became an inspiration to millions of her father’s fans. Now, she is…
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Chester County Leadership: Jeanne Meikrantz, Executive Director, The Arc of Chester County
The Executive Director of The Arc of Chester County, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up in Schwenksville, working since she was 14 years old, playing lacrosse in college at Kutztown University, and the great advice her brother-in-law, a renowned attorney, gave her when she graduated. Meikrantz also discussed her entry into the nonprofit world,…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Receives Prestigious Recognition for Its Evidence-Based Practices
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a Havertown-based nonprofit with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, has been awarded the prestigious EPIC (Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation Center) seal for exemplary use of evidence-based practices in serving the community. “EPIC was established in 2013 to advance system-wide strategies that support implementation, sustainability, and accessibility of behavioral health practices…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Changes Lives, Makes Better Communities
There aren’t many professions in which the employees are trying to work themselves out of a job. In fact, behavioral healthcare may be the only one. “We don’t want you to need us anymore,” said Katie Alvayero of Child Guidance Resource Centers. “We want you to learn the tools that are going to help you…
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Surrey to Host Annual Gala, Auction on May 11 at Philadelphia Country Club
One of the more popular events among the Main Line crowd is right around the corner and set for a new venue. Surrey Services for Seniors will host its annual Gala and Auction – “Under the Tuscan Sun” – on Saturday, May 11 at the Philadelphia Country Club in Gladwyne. This prestigious event will feature…
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First Conference for High School Girls, April 6th
By Denise Romanelli The first Girls Spark conference for girls is now free to any high school student who wants to find their inner spark to Ignite, Overcome, and Inspire! Julia Kasper, Penncrest High School Junior, is forging a path for young girls who want a forum of their own to address important issues they…
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Elwyn Plans to Relocate Administrators, Free Up Space on Main Campus for Care Programs
With the ultimate goal of freeing up space on its main campus in Middletown Township to use for care programs rather than administrative functions, Elwyn aims to build a 53,000-square-foot building on Camden’s waterfront to house administrative staff, writes Jacob Adelman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The human services nonprofit will receive $3.9 million a year…
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Local Nonprofit That Uses Soccer as Pathway to Education Receives Grant from English Premier League
The Starfinder Foundation, a Manayunk-based nonprofit that uses soccer as a pathway to education for inner-city kids, has received a $26,000 grant from the English Premier League, writes Jonathan Tannenwald for the Philadelphia Inquirer. This year, the Premier League decided its International Development Fund grants would go to organizations across the Americas. So, it turned…
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Pair of 18-Month-Old Girls from Ridley Chosen as International Nonprofit’s Ambassadors
Nadia Fitzpatrick and Sydney Gelman, two 18-month-old girls from Ridley Township, have been chosen as Nothing Down’s international ambassadors for 2019, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Delaware County News Network. Nothing Down is a nonprofit attempting to change the way people view Down syndrome by removing the stigmas associated with it. Its mission is to…
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Elwyn Makes Strategic Move to Ultimately Grow Services Offered at Its Main Campus
In a move that will eventually enhance its ability to grow the services offered at its main campus in Media, Elwyn will relocate part of its administrative staff to Camden, N.J., after winning tax credits from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, writes Kathleen Carey for the Daily Times. The human services nonprofit will receive…
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Recently Retired Judge Joins Board of Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County, a public charity founded in 2016 and the largest philanthropy serving Delaware County, has elected Nathaniel C. Nichols to its Board of Directors. Nichols, a resident of Media, retired as a judge of the Delaware County Court of Common Pleas in December 2018 after serving since his election in 2011.…
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Elwyn Aims to Re-Envision and Revitalize Its Services in Middletown Township
Elwyn is looking to a future that would include a smaller geographical footprint while planning to engage the community to preserve open space and create meaningful development, writes Kathleen Carey for Daily Times. During the latest Middletown Township Council meeting, Charles S. McLister, Elwyn’s CEO, and other executives within the organization informed the public of…
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Surrey’s Weekend Respite Care Gives Caregivers Much-Needed Break to Reduce Stress, Refresh Energy
Last month, Surrey Services for Seniors debuted a new program, Weekend Respite Care, that gives caregivers a much-needed break to reduce stress and refresh energy. The Devon-based nonprofit with additional locations in Broomall, Media, and Havertown boasts an array of services that facilitates aging in place, that helps older adults remain living at home with…
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Elwyn a Human Services Leader with the Capacity, Expertise to Meet Industry’s Growing Needs
As just the ninth President in the 167-year history of Elwyn, the oldest human services nonprofit of its kind in the nation, Charles McLister and his leadership team are helping to author the Delco-based organization’s next chapter through the development of a five-year strategic plan. “In America today, a child is five times more likely…
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Surrey Hiring Paid Drivers to Transport Clients; Hours Are Flexible, Experience Rewarding
For the last 37-plus years, Surrey Services for Seniors – a nonprofit with locations in Devon, Broomall, Havertown, and Media – has been helping older adults live with independence and dignity and continue as engaged members of the community. Transportation is a key service that Surrey provides in its mission to meet the wide-ranging needs…
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German Shepherds ‘Living in Severe Neglect’ in Georgia Rescued by Brandywine Valley SPCA
Sixteen German shepherds that were found living in extremely neglectful conditions in Georgia have been saved by the Brandywine Valley SPCA, which provides animal protective services for Chester County and much of Delaware County, writes Bill Rettew for the Daily Local News. The dogs were quiet and friendly during and after the long ride. They…
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Foundation for Delaware County Welcomes New CFO
The Foundation for Delaware County has hired Laura DeFlavia as its chief financial officer. In this new position, DeFlavia will oversee all financial operations of the rapidly growing foundation. “We are excited that Laura is joining The Foundation for Delaware County,” said Frances Sheehan, President of The Foundation for Delaware County. “We are committed to…
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New Services, Same Mission for Devon-Based Nonprofit with Three Locations in Delco
Since 1981, when Surrey Services for Seniors was founded, its mission of helping older adults has not changed. However, the ways in which the Devon-based nonprofit helps older adults have evolved. Today, Surrey offers eight different types of professionally staffed, fee-based Home Care Services. What makes Surrey’s Home Care Services unique is the ability for…
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