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A New Share Food Program Warehouse Has Opened in Holmes
A 9,000-square-foot food distribution warehouse was officially dedicated and opened Thursday in Holmes, reports the Daily Times. Local officials and community leaders, as well as representatives from the Share Food Program, were on hand for a ribbon-cutting. The new warehouse at 101 Amosland Road will be a central hub for food storage and distribution in…
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Berwyn Woman Turns Her Traumatic Brain Injury Into a Lifeline for Others Like Her
A Berwyn resident’s nonprofit, the Mind Your Brain Foundation, is having a powerful impact on brain injury survivors, writes staff for Brain & Life. Founder Candace Gantt lives part time in Berwyn and started the foundation after experiencing a brain injury herself. The 65-year-old suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in 2005 after a vehicle…
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Doylestown-Based McCartney Foundation Benefits Hearing-Impaired, Special-Needs Communities
A nonprofit in Bucks County, inspired by the life and legacy of a pioneering educator, is carrying forward a family’s mission to uplift the deaf and hard-of-hearing communities through empathy, education, and action. Founded in 2014 in memory of Dr. Brian McCartney, a Philadelphia native who was the first deaf superintendent of the Michigan School…
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Greystone 5th Graders Walk With Arc of Chester County as They Raise Awareness
The 5th-grade students at Greystone Elementary School in the West Chester Area School District recently stepped up and laced up to make a difference in their community by organizing and participating in a Mini-Bubble Walk fundraiser to benefit The Arc of Chester County. This initiative was organized as part of Greystone’s S.O.C.K.S Day (Serving Our…
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Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties to Open One of the Nation’s Largest ReStores
Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties is bringing the thrift store experience back to North Wales. The nonprofit signed a lease at the location of the old 2nd Avenue Thrift Store and will open a brand-new expanded Habitat for Humanity ReStore to the 1200 Welsh Road location. The existing ReStore located at 533…
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Arc of Chester County’s Bubble Walk Smashes Goal With $140,000 Raised
The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised over $140,000 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families. More than 330 people came out on Sunday, May 18, to West Goshen Community Park to enjoy a beautiful day full of games, face painting, balloon creations, BINGO, dancing, a picnic lunch,…
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Hidden Trail Farm Featured as 2025 Bucks County Designer House and Gardens Now Open for Public Tours
Hidden Trail Farm in Northampton Township, this year’s Bucks County Designer House and Gardens, is open for public tours through May 25, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Proceeds will benefit the Doylestown Health Foundation along with the charitable missions of the Village Improvement Association. This beautiful property has a long and storied past with…
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise critical funds to support homeowners in the city. The Philadelphia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder worldwide, began as a grassroots organization of dedicated volunteers in…
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Final Call: Don’t Miss the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7
Time is running out to join changemakers at the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, hosted by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation on Wednesday, May 7, from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History Center in West Chester. This free, full-day event is more than just a conference; it’s a vital opportunity for donors, businesses,…
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The Arc of Chester County Hosts 22nd Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day
The Arc of Chester County announces its 22nd Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at West Goshen Community Park. Proudly presented by title sponsors CTDI and West Pharmaceuticals, this beloved event raises essential funds to support children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery Counties.…
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Nurturing Healthy Sleep Habits in Children and Adolescents
If you’ve been listening carefully, you may have heard a teenager near you say it: “I’ll sleep when I’m dead.” Adolescent posturing? Sure. A killer Warren Zevon song, absolutely. But the guiding mantra for children? Definitely not. The utterer and every other teenager ought to know just how vital sleep is to their development and…
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Join the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit – Where Local Generosity Sparks Real Change
On Tuesday, May 7, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will host its second annual Better Giving for Greater Impact (BG4GI) Summit — a powerful gathering designed to inspire smarter, more strategic philanthropy. Held at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester), the free, full-day event runs from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, with doors…
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Here Are Five Tips That Can Help You Reduce Your Exam Anxiety
Few people look forward to taking an exam. Finals season usually creates loads of stress for students, parents, and educators alike. As test dates get closer, many students experience heightened anxiety, which interferes with and impacts their performance. While some nervousness is natural and motivating, excessive exam anxiety can take a heavy toll. Brain functioning,…
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Arc Partners With Partners in Outreach to Support Children and Families During the Spring Holiday Season
The Arc of Chester County announces a heartwarming new partnership with Partners in Outreach, a local nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children in Chester County and its surrounding communities. This inspiring collaboration was made possible through the vision and commitment of Maryanne Parsons, a long-time volunteer and supporter of The Arc of Chester…
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‘SILO’ Nonprofit Provides Impactful Community Support in Oxford
SILO, a local nonprofit organization, has continued to have a powerful impact on the Oxford borough with its community support efforts, writes Gabbie Burton for Chester County Press. For the past fourteen-years, SILO—an acronym for Serving, Inspiring, and Loving Others—has addressed food and housing insecurity in Oxford through food drives, community gardens, housing assistance, emergency…
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Delco Girl’s Disney Dreams Come True with Make-A-Wish
The Petitti family is counting down the days until their vacation, marking it with Mickey Ears on their calendar, writes Caroline Goggin for 6abc. The family of four from Broomall is going to Orlando’s Disney World with the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Petitti sisters, seven-year-old Grace and her four-year-old sister Marley, are living out their…
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Upper Darby Food Pantry Feeling Effects of Federal Funding Cuts
A $1 billion cut in assistance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is impacting food help organizations in Delaware County, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Gone is $420 million that went to a Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement that helped food banks, and $60 million to Local Food for Schools, a program…
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A Parent’s Guide to Learning Disabilities: Early Signs, Diagnosis, and Support
As a parent, it is natural to wonder if your child is developing at an expected pace, especially when it comes to learning. Learning disabilities are neurological differences that affect how a child processes information, making it challenging to read, write, spell, or perform math. These difficulties are not related to intelligence but rather to…
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