Philanthropy
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Malvern Bank Seminar to Share How to Make the Most of Charitable Giving
Malvern Bank will host a free seminar “Gainful Giving: A Charitable Giving Seminar” – on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Historic Yellow Springs at 1701 Art School Rd in Chester Springs. The seminar’s featured speaker is Laura Fredricks, an international consultant, speaker, and best-selling author. Fredricks has been inspiring individuals and families for more than 30…
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WCU Continues Tradition of Collecting Holiday Items to Aid Promise Program Students
During its five-week winter break when most students leave campus, WCU will continue its tradition of helping Promise Program students who do not have homes by providing — at no cost — rooms in the residence halls, meals, and the friendship of university staff. Thanks to a university-wide holiday drive organized by Head Football Coach…
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Friends Association Grocery Gift Card Collection Helps Ensure a Happy Thanksgiving Meal
The Friends Association in Chester County is collecting grocery store gift cards as part of its annual Thanksgiving Gift Card Drive to help offset the cost of Thanksgiving dinners for families. Support is needed now more than ever because of rising food prices. Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, a time when families…
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City of Coatesville Receives $25,000 Grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation
The Alliance for Health Equity was presented with a $25,000 grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation for the Greening Coatesville Initiative and Outdoor Fitness Center, as part of the Foundation’s 2022 Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program. The fitness center will be in Victor Abdala Sr. Park, a 3.1-acre park between Olive Street and Lincoln Highway. The park is…
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West Chester NFL Player Carl Nassib Pays Kindness Forward With New Volunteer App
Carl Nassib, a pro athlete from West Chester who came out last year as the first gay active football player, recently launched a new app called Rayze inspired by the power of passing it forward, writes Jason Sheeler for People. Since coming out, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers defensive has received overwhelming support from the NFL…
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Malvern Bank Sponsorship of Ardmore Rock N’ Ride Helps Local EMS Provider
Malvern Bank was a sponsor of this year’s Ardmore Rock N’ Ride held on Aug. 20, 2022, in Ardmore. The annual event – a bike ride and music festival – raised funds to purchase a new ambulance to serve 150,000 community members in Lower Merion, Narberth, Haverford, Conshohocken, and West Conshohocken. “We couldn’t have reached…
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Chester County Food Bank Receives $50,000 Donation from West Chester’s QVC
Chester County Food Bank has announced that QVC is the first corporate donor to rise to the challenge posed by Bentley Systems as part of their “Meet the Need” Matching Gift Challenge with a $50,000 donation. Bentley Systems will match dollar-for-dollar all monetary contributions donated through the end of the year, up to $200,000. The…
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Lionville Fire Company Honored with Exclusive Beer by Iron Hill Brewery
The Lionville Fire Company and Iron Hill Brewery in Exton recently teamed up to create an exclusive beverage called Engine 47 Pilsner. Multiple members of fire company were involved in the customization of the beer, including Vice President Jim Jarvie and Chief Mike Esterlis. The beer was officially released on Oct. 15. During the release…
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Penn State Brandywine Welcomes New Director of Campus Development
Patton Vo has joined Penn State Brandywine in Media as the new director of campus development, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine. Vo began his career at Penn State Brandywine this month, bringing a background in fundraising, operations and strategic planning. He graduated from Widener University in 2015 with a Bachelor of Arts in…
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Chester County Food Bank Receives Support from Exton’s Bentley Systems for Meet the Need Challenge
Chester County Food Bank has announced a Meet the Need $200,000 Matching Gift Challenge from Bentley Systems. The Exton-based company will match dollar-for-dollar all monetary contributions donated from Oct. 24, 2022, through the end of the year, up to $200,000. The challenge is a focused call to action for local businesses, groups, and organizations to…
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Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation Donates $60,000 in Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Malvern Bank, has made financial grants totaling $60,000 to 15 nonprofits. The grants were made possible in part through the proceeds of the foundation’s Charity Polo Match held on Sept. 25, 2022, at the Brandywine Polo Club in Toughkenamon, Pa. Proceeds benefited nonprofit organizations in Malvern…
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Meridian Bank Supports Opening of First All-Ages Community Center
While Meridian Bank offers a full range of banking services and specializes in commercial as well as residential loans, the bank is also an active member within the community that takes care to join in local events. Meridian Bank CEO Chris Annas participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremonies for the opening of the ACCESS Community Center…
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Get Tickets Now for Home of Sparrow’s Power of the Purse Fashion Show
The public is invited to Home of the Sparrow’s Power of the Purse Fashion Show Tuesday, Oct. 25, 5 p.m., at The Desmond Hotel on Liberty Blvd. in Malvern. This event funds Home of the Sparrow’s programs and individualized case management to help women and children in Chester County avoid homelessness. The fun begins at…
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Tickets and Sponsorships Available for Friends Association Charity Ball
The Friends Association in West Chester invites you to get tickets now for its 34th Annual West Chester Charity Ball, presented by A. Marinelli & Sons. The Black Tie Optional Ball, celebrating the Friends Association’s 200th anniversary, will take place Saturday, Dec. 3, 6 to 10 PM at the West Chester Golf & Country Club,…
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Running Through the Rainbow: Exton 5K Battles Addiction
Over 700 people participating in the Chester County Color 5K Run dashed through prismatic plumes in Exton to raise money for combating the heroin and opioid crisis in Chester County, according to a report by The Daily Local News Since its inception in 2016, the race has raised almost $200,000 for the Community Outreach Prevention…
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OceanFirst Bank Continues 120-Year Tradition With CommunityFirst Day Oct. 6
OceanFirst Bank continues a 120-year-old philanthropic tradition of helping its neighbors Thursday, Oct. 6, when it will close all of its branch locations at noon for CommunityFirst Day. The company-wide initiative will involve more than 900 bank employees, known as WaveMakers, this year. They will volunteer over 3,600 hours on service projects that will help…
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Atglen Father of Four Needs a New Heart
Nick Madrigale is a 31-year-old Atlgen resident, life partner, father of four and a status 4 heart transplant recipient. He was born with a “hidden” heart disease, Hypertrophic Cardiomypathy (HCM). It causes the heart muscle to have thick walls, which limits the amount of blood to the heart and makes it difficult for oxygen-rich blood…
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Malvern Bank to Host Renowned Charity Polo Event This Weekend
Join Malvern Bank for an event at a beautiful location that will fill you with fun, food, and good feelings, as you enjoy the day knowing that you contributed to improving the lives of those in need. The Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation will host its largest fundraiser on Sunday, Sept. 25 at the Brandywine Polo Grounds…
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