Philanthropy
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Music Teacher Supports Coatesville Veterans with Annual Donation Campaign
Local music teacher Anthony Cracchiolo has spent another holiday season supporting local veterans, reports Chris O’Connell for Fox 29 Philadelphia. Cracchiolo, a drumming instructor, organizes an annual campaign with his students to donate items to Coatesville VA Medical Center. The campaign donates thousands of dollars worth of canned goods, hygiene products, clothes, and gift cards…
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Whitford Charitable Fund Grants $100,000 to 10 Local Nonprofits
The Whitford Charitable Classic, a fund of the Chester County Community Foundation, has distributed $100,000 in grants to 10 local nonprofits. Each organization received a $10,000 grant to further its impactful work within the Chester County community. The 2025 Whitford Charitable Classic, held from Sept. 19-21, was an exciting weekend that brought together members, supporters,…
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Coatesville VA Supports Unhoused Veterans Countywide
Unhoused veterans throughout southeastern Pennsylvania are receiving meaningful support thanks to the Coatesville VA Medical Center, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. An estimated 37,000 veterans experience homelessness throughout the United States. With systems like the Coatesville VA, unhoused veterans throughout Montgomery, Chester, and Delaware Counties can find emergency and long-term housing alongside…
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Billionaire Philanthropist Mackenzie Scott Supports Lincoln University with $25 Million Donation
Author and billionaire philanthropist Mackenzie Scott has recently made a remarkable donation of $25 million to Chester County’s Lincoln University, writes Frederick Sutton Sinclair for CBS News Philadelphia. The university announced the donation last Friday. The funds will go toward scholarships and campus-wide initiatives to support students, faculty, and staff. University president Brenda Allen spoke…
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CCEDC’s i2N Launches Angel Investment Group
The Ideas x Innovation Network (i2n), an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC), has launched a new regional investment group, i2n Angels, to help southeastern Pennsylvania startups and entrepreneurs transform their ideas from concept to commercialization. Members of i2n Angels invest as a group of individuals, through Special Purpose Entities (SPEs) in…
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400 Food Bank Families Receive Unexpected $100 Gifts from Local Philanthropist
At the regular Friday fresh produce giveaway at Bristol Township’s pavilion, the first 400 attendees each received a $100 gift from local philanthropist Gene Epstein, reports JoAnn Pileggi for FOX 29 Philadelphia. The gift came at a critical time after SNAP benefits were reduced, with more people turning to food networks, pantries and fresh connect…
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Widener Law School Fraternity Offers Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
The Phi Alpha Delta law fraternity at Widener University Delaware Law School has launched a large-scale Thanksgiving turkey giveaway to help brighten the holiday for those in need. The student organization has already secured more than 300 turkeys – with a goal of distributing 500 – through donations. It will host a giveaway event on…
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North Coventry Restaurant Steps Up Community Support Amid SNAP Freeze
Piccolo Mondo Italian Restaurant in nearby Pottstown is stepping up to support local families during the ongoing SNAP freeze, writes José Martínez for WFMZ-TV 69 News. The Italian-American restaurant, located in North Coventry Township, is offering free meals on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for SNAP eligible families with children aged three through eighteen. Eligible families just…
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Blind Malvern Woman Rappels Down Philadelphia Building to Aid Local Students
Malvern resident Natanya Sortland completed another daring feat in support of local students, writes Richard Ilgenfritz for Main Line Times & Suburban. Sortland recently rappelled down from the thirtieth floor of a Center City Philadelphia building. While she’s rappelled before, at thirty stories, this was Sortland’s highest jump yet. The recent event supported the Philadelphia…
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Penn State Brandywine Announces Three THON 2026 Dancers
Three Penn State Brandywine students have been selected to participate in the annual 46-hour THON dance marathon taking place Feb. 20 through Feb. 22 at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center in University Park. Charles Carlini, Morgan Gallagher, and Joey Pretti were officially selected as dancers on Oct. 21, writes Christina Billie for Penn State Brandywine.…
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PECO Honors Local Heroes for National First Responders Day
In celebration of National First Responders Day, which is observed annually on Oct. 28, PECO is honoring local heroes across southeastern Pennsylvania with a total of $12,000 in grants to support first-responder organizations in the company’s service area. For example, in Montgomery County, PECO’s partnership with the Montgomery County Fire Academy has been instrumental in…
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Citadel Credit Union Stands Alongside CHOP, Helps Raise $1.8 Million for Pediatric Cancer Research and Care
More than 290 teams comprised of 8,000-plus supporters recently participated in the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Cancer Center’s largest fundraiser, the Parkway Run & Walk, presented by Citadel Credit Union. More than $1.8 million was raised to fund and directly support pediatric research and care for those battling cancer. The annual Parkway Run & Walk raises funds and awareness…
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West Chester NAACP Leads Successful Book Drive for Local YMCA
The West Chester NAACP is supporting young readers with a recent book drive, writes Bill Rettew for The Daily Local News. The organization recently collected books to donate to the YMCA Oscar Lasko branch. Collection sites included other local YMCAs, the Chester County History Center, and the Melton Community Center. The donation presentation took place…
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Delaware County Community Turns Out in Prospect Park to Help Boy with Leukemia
The community turned out at Richman’s Ice Cream Company in Prospect Park on Tuesday at a fundraiser for 8-year-old Lincoln Hanson, who is battling leukemia, writes Shawnette Wilson for Fox 29. Twenty percent of sales from the fundraiser, which took place over three hours, will go to the family to cover medical expenses. Lincoln was…
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Anonymous Donor Takes Care of Student Loan Debt for Paoli Hospital Nurses
An anonymous donor has provided a life-changing grant for dozens of nurses at Paoli Hospital, reports Joe Holden for CBS News Philadelphia. The $1 million dollar donation—whose donor remains anonymous—was granted specifically to help the nurses pay off their student loans. The student loan assistance recognizes the work of nurses as front-line healthcare workers. Long…
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Power Home Remodeling in Chester Puts Philanthropy in Employee Hands
Power Home Remodeling, based in Chester, has come up with a unique system that allows its employees to decide how they want to give back to the community, writes Kathleen E. Carey for the Daily Times. “Power for Good” is an employee-led year-round approach to philanthropy, utilizing six core programs, according to Jim Myers, Power’s…
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Firstrust Bank’s Monetary Donation, Volunteer Effort Once Again Shine at Variety’s Annual Sunshine Games
For the campers at Variety — The Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley, the annual Annie Madden Sunshine Games are a highlight of the summer: a day filled with Olympic-style games, laughter, and memories made with friends. And year after year, Firstrust Bank is there to help make it happen through both financial support and…
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12-Year-Old Malvern Resident Supports Cancer Research with DIY Summer Camp
Twelve-year-old Malvern resident Rhea Sharma is spending her summer raising funds for cancer research, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. With her vacation free time, Sharma decided to offer summer camp-style activities for other children in her neighborhood. But instead of keeping the money for herself, she decided to organize donations to the Cancer Research Institute.…
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