Philanthropy
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11 Manayunk Restaurants Join Forces With Local Organizations to Help Families in Need During Holidays
This past weekend, 11 Manayunk restaurants joined up to cook and deliver more than 800 meals to those in need during this holiday season, writes Sunny Morgan for KYW Newsradio. This was done as part of Manayunk Meals and More, an annual tradition started by Bruce Cooper of Jake’s & Cooper’s Wine Bar and Wine…
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Abington Middle Schooler Amelia Fletcher Brings Relief and Fun to Children in Kensington
Abington’s Amelia Fletcher is just 14 years old and making a big difference in Kensington, writes Courtenay Harris Bond for the Philly Voice. Fletcher volunteers with the Everywhere Project, a non-profit that helps Philadelphians in need. Working in Kensington, Fletcher often saw children waiting in boredom while their parents received meals. This inspired her to…
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Volunteering Abroad: WilmU Law Professor Veronica Finkelstein Trains Nigerian Lawyers
While working in Nigeria, more than 5,000 miles from home, attorney Veronica Finkelstein experienced many memorable moments — including power outages. “I was inspired by the way lawyers in Nigeria roll with the punches. The electricity goes out, and they don’t even flinch. They just turn the flashlight on, on their phone, and keep going,” says Professor…
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Devon Horse Show Continues Bryn Mawr Hospital Partnership with Huge Donation
The Devon Horse Show made a sizable donation to Bryn Mawr Hospital during a celebratory check presentation on December 6, writes Max Bennett for the Patch. CEO and Chairman of the Devon Horse Show, Wayne W. Grafton joined co-chairs Debbie Martin and Beth Previti to present the $375,000 check. Recipients in attendance were Barbara Wadsworth,…
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Spring City Family Supports Community Through Food, Clothing Pantry
A Spring City family is continuing their community support work through their food and clothing pantry, You Are Worth It (YAWI) Community Outreach, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Adina Rowan Nelson originally began the idea in 2018 at her home. Nelson provided over 1,000 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to her local community out of…
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Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack Welcomes Dozens of Rescue Dogs from Bahamas
Dozens of dogs rescued from the Bahamas were flown to Rylie’s Rescue in Skippack, where they are being cared for as they await to find their forever homes, reports Lee Anne Kayati for 6abc. A total of 41 dogs were brought in from the Bahamas Humane Society. “The dogs down in the Bahamas don’t have a…
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IKEA Completes Small Home Project to Help Combat Affordable Housing Crisis
IKEA, headquartered in Conshohocken, alongside WestEast Design Group & Social Impact Studio, has completed a 365 sq ft Small Home for Towne Twin Village, San Antonio’s first single-site permanent supportive housing project. The home, built using sustainable materials, embraces trauma-informed design (TID) principles to foster healing, minimize re-traumatization risks, and enhance well-being. “Our vision of…
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Collegeville ‘Mombies’ Perform ‘Thriller’ Dance for Unite for HER
Decked out in full zombie makeup, Collegeville ‘mombies’ took to the streets on Monday night to perform Michael Jackson’s iconic Thriller dance and raise money for a West Chester-based charity, reports 6abc. Local moms busted out some serious moves to help raise both awareness and funds for “Unite for HER,” a charity providing support to…
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Doylestown Dad Pedals 4,600 Miles for Ronald McDonald House in Honor of Daughter
Doylestown dad Jeff Bekos has made his way back to Philadelphia after pedaling 4,600 miles and raising $600,000 for Ronald McDonald Houses along the way, reports 6abc. He visited 26 of the charity’s locations throughout the country and reached his final stop at the Ronald McDonald House in University City on Monday. Bekos’ inspiration for…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, the community raised over $3,700 for the cause. Recognizing that many of its residents and staff are passionate about supporting the Alzheimer’s Association but may face transportation and…
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Toughkenamon Pilots Aid Emergency Relief Efforts in North Carolina
A group of local pilots took off from New Garden Flying Field in Toughkenamon last week and headed to North Carolina to help those who have lost everything in the hurricane, writes Briana Smith for 6abc. “Seeing the devastation down in North Carolina is so heartbreaking,” said Jonathan Martin, the aviation director at New Garden…
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There’s Still Time to Register for Safe Harbor’s Oct. 14 Golftoberfest & Pickleball Benefit
Safe Harbor of Chester County Inc. is hosting its annual Golftoberfest & Pickleball fundraiser benefit Monday, Oct. 14, at the Radley Run Country Club in West Chester. Check here for sponsorship opportunities. Enjoy a day of fun, golf and pickleball. Swing your clubs or racquets, enjoy delicious food, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you…
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West Chester’s Radiant Biotherapeutics Receives $35 Million in Funding with Aid from Gates Foundation
West Chester-based Radiant Biotherapeutics has recently received $35 million in new financing, writes Alison McCook for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The funding was led by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and a venture capital firm based in Canada. The company plans on using the financing to develop its signature technology, the Multabody. The compound is…
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Register Now for Safe Harbor’s Annual Golftoberfest & Pickleball Benefit
Safe Harbor of Chester County Inc. is hosting its annual Golftoberfest & Pickleball fundraiser benefit Monday, Oct. 14, at the Radley Run Country Club in West Chester. Check here for sponsorship opportunities. Enjoy a day of fun, golf and pickleball. Swing your clubs or racquets, enjoy delicious food, and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Whether you…
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CCRES Sponsors Successful Families Behind the Badge Bike Run
On July 21, 2,300 dedicated cyclists, including Sharon Beebe King from CCRES, joined the 37th annual Ben to the Shore Bike Tour to raise money for programs and services from the Philadelphia-based nonprofit Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation. The Bike Tour offers a 30-mile ride, as well as a 65-mile Philadelphia to Atlantic City…
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Malvern Native will Lead the 20th Annual Alcatraz Swim for Hydrocephalus in August
On Aug. 10, Malvern native Peter Finlayson will lead a brave group of 80 swimmers for the two-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to San Francisco for the 20th annual Alcatraz Swim for Hydrocephalus Research, writes Bruce Adams for The Daily Local News. Hydrocephalus is a buildup of excess spinal fluid in the brain, which can…
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Kennett Underground Railroad Center Receives $50K Grant to Rehab Fussell House Into Education Center
The Kennett Underground Railroad Center and the Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway Commission will receive a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to support the rehab of the Fussell House and its future use as an education center, writes Valerie Russ for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The grant is being awarded through the trust’s…
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Newman’s Own Brings ‘Pay What You Want’ Pizza Truck to Philadelphia As One of 10 Major U.S. Cities
Newman’s Own, a company known for its high-quality food products and charitable efforts, recently stopped in Philadelphia for its recently-debuted “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative. The “Pay What You Want Pizza” truck initiative invites customers to set their own price for a slice of pizza. As part of the initiative, Newman’s Own will…
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