Philanthropy
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Chester County Offices Collaborate to Help Moms, Families Write New Futures
This March and April, Chester County offices of the Sheriff, Prothonotary, and Register of Wills collected a mighty stack of household and hygiene products to be distributed by Mighty Writers El Futuro Kennett to needy families around Mother’s Day. The distribution coincides with Mighty Writer’s first anniversary in Chester County. Mighty Writers, a 501(c)3 charitable…
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S&T Bank Donates $2,500 to Community Volunteers in Medicine in West Chester
S&T Bank has donated $2,500 to Community Volunteers in Medicine (CVIM), a nonprofit organization located in West Chester. The donation will help support CVIM’s 25th anniversary celebration to be held October 2023 at Ellis Preserve in Newtown Square. “Through charitable sponsorships, S&T supports education and community and economic development. We support initiatives where our employee…
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S&T Bank Donates $1,000 to Jackie Robinson Baseball League
S&T Bank recently made a $1,000 donation to the Jackie Robinson Baseball League of Chester. The donation will be used to create a baseball infield for the teams that play in the league. Mark Freeman, a director of the Jackie Robinson Baseball League of Chester at 222 Penn St in Chester, oversees the children who…
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Safeguarded Pennsylvania Treasures to Be Auctioned in Downingtown
The Pennsylvania Treasury has partnered with Downingtown-based Pook & Pook for the upcoming online auction of unclaimed property to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, writes Paul Vigna for the Harrisburg Patriot-News. According to Treasurer Stacy Garrity, the auction includes everything from fine jewelry and coins to currency and many other treasures. All the pieces…
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Meridian Bank Supports West Chester University’s Fund to Finish Scholarship to Aid Students in Completing Degrees
A longstanding connection and relationship to West Chester University has led Meridian Bank to be a proud supporter of its programs and fundraising events. Meridian Bank has historically contributed over $75,000 to West Chester University and recently donated $2,500 to their Fund to Finish Scholarship Program. Created in 2018 by an anonymous donor, Fund to…
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S&T Bank Donates $1,000 to Help End Family Homelessness
As a strong supporter of the Chester County community, S&T Bank recently donated $1,000 to Bridge of Hope, a nonprofit organization located in Malvern. The mission of the Bridge of Hope is to end family homelessness for single mothers and their children. Today, there are 23 Bridge of Hope locations across 13 states. “It’s an…
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Beloved Phoenixville Waiter Gets Massive Tip Thanks to Local Businesses, Residents
The Phoenixville community came together to surprise a beloved Bistro on Bridge waiter Zeyad Said with an $800 tip, writes Bob Brooks for 6ABC. Last Thursday, Said was serving a table like any other. However, the customer sitting at the table was Chris Lerch, who operates the Hello 422 group. “It’s a small business initiative…
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Students Donate Weekend Time to Assemble Over 1,600 Easter Baskets with Partners in Outreach
For many, the Easter season is a time of celebration and rebirth. In some areas of Chester County, buying new Easter outfits and filling baskets can add financial strain. This concept birthed Partners in Outreach (PIO) 13 years ago, and the non-profit is still adapting to serve the community’s needs today. In prior years, Partners…
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Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced that STEM (science, technology, education, math) education grants totaling $67,055 have been awarded to four organizations supporting communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. “We’d like to congratulate the recipients of this…
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Paoli Teenager Turns Hobby into Charitable Effort to Donate Bikes to Kids Who Are Less Fortunate
Dom Pecora, a Paoli teenager, has turned his obsessive hobby of fixing bicycles into a charitable effort to donate new bikes to kids who are less fortunate, according to a staff report from FOX29 Philadelphia. The eighth grader at Valley Forge Middle School started fixing bicycles when he was 10. His goal was to earn…
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Philadelphia Boys and Girls Choirs Challenge Their Kansas City Counterparts to Canned Goods Contest
During Super Bowl week last month, the Philadelphia Boys Choir and Philadelphia Girls Choir got into the competitive spirit by challenging the Kansas City Allegro Choirs to a canned food collection competition. The choirs competed to see who could collect the most canned goods in their home team’s colors. The Philadelphia choirs collected more, with…
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Phoenixville Chef Feeds Earthquake Victims in Turkey
A Chester County chef and business owner is returning to the World Central Kitchen, writes John McDevitt of KYW Newsradio. A year ago, Olga Sorzano volunteered in Poland to feed Ukrainian refugees. Now, the owner of Phoenixville’s Baba’s Brew is taking her cooking expertise and humanitarian streak back to the Eastern Hemisphere; this time in…
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S&T Bank Donates $10,000 to Support Healthy Kids Day at YMCA of Greater Brandywine
S&T Bank recently donated $10,000 to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine in honor of Healthy Kids Day, which will take place on April 29. Healthy Kids Day will be held at 7 surrounding YMCAs in the Chester County area. This yearly event is a national initiative to improve health and well-being for kids and families.…
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Great Valley to Host 11th Annual Golf Outing to Support Student Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley will host its 11th annual golf outing to support campus programs on Tuesday, May 16, at the Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. This year’s outing will support Great Valley student scholarships. Financial support can make a great difference to graduate students, many of whom are already carrying significant debt from their…
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These Chester County Businesses Are Being Recognized for Their Philanthropy
Chester County businesses are being recognized for their efforts to serve the community and philanthropic partnerships by the Philadelphia Business Journal. Lisa Dukart details their efforts. Among the 30 selected businesses, are West Whiteland-based Acme and Exton’s West Pharmaceuticals. Acme’s partnership with Bringing Hope Home supports local families impacted by cancer. When customers purchase…
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Mid Penn Bank Women’s Leadership Network Awards $16,000 in Grants to Groups That Impact Women and Families
Mid Penn Bank announced that its Women’s Leadership Network has awarded $16,000 in grants to organizations that have a positive and direct impact on the lives of Pennsylvania women and families. The funds are being distributed among 11 nonprofit groups within Mid Penn’s 16-county service area. “We are thrilled to award these inspiring organizations with…
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Former Senator Andy Dinniman Raises $112,000 for Diversity Initiatives on Anniversary of Fredrick Douglass Speech
Former State Senator Andy Dinniman has surpassed his goal of $100,000 to create the Dinniman Together Fund: Diversity Inclusion & Equity Endowment at West Chester University (WCU). The focus of the fund is to promote diversity and equity through a renewed emphasis on our common humanity. This announcement coincides with the anniversary of the final…
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Penn State Brandywine to hold a week of events to honor Martin Luther King Jr.
The Center for Social Impact at Penn State Brandywine is hosting MLK 2023 from Jan. 16-19 to honor the late Martin Luther King Jr. The week will consist of different volunteering, connecting, and learning opportunities for the Penn State community to take part in, both virtually and in person. MLK 2023 commemorates the 60th anniversary…
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