Nonprofit
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Bucks County Group Celebrates Birthday of Their Namesake Founder, Famed Author
A nonprofit in Bucks County is celebrating the life and legacy of the acclaimed novelist and humans rights advocate they were founded by. Pearl S. Buck International is celebrating the life of Pearl S. Buck, who resided in Perkasie for many years. The author, who passed away in 1973, would have turned 131 on June…
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Bucks County Nonprofit Raising Funds to Help Those Affected by Floods in the Philippines
A charitable organization in Bucks County is working to help people in a foreign country affected by recent natural disasters. Pearl S. Buck International is looking to gather donations in order to repair homes affected by rainy seasonal flooding in the Philippines. “Your generosity can ensure that sponsored children and their families living in Ormoc,…
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Bucks County Leadership: Leon Spencer, CCRES Board Member and Chair of Franklin Mint Credit Union’s Board
Leon Spencer, CCRES board member and Chair of Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union’s board of directors, spoke with BUCKSCO Today about growing up on a dairy farm in Kennett Square and his lifelong love of music. Beginning with singing in the church choir with his family and playing the string bass in the school orchestra,…
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Bucks County Woman’s Nonprofit Brings Joy to Seniors The Entire Year
Cheryl Campbell, of Morrisville, is on a mission to bring joy to seniors in her community, writes Beccah Hendrickson for 6abc. Campbell founded and serves as the executive director of The Christmas Gala, a nonprofit that wants to bring Christmas to the elderly throughout the entire year. Earlier this week, Campbell and her team visited…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Hosts First In-Person Board Orientation Since the Pandemic
A nonprofit in the Bucks County area recently saw their board members gather together in person for the first time in years. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, just held their first Board Orientiation since the pandemic. “Today was an exciting day here at United Way of Bucks County,”…
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Foundations Community Partnership Launches New Series to Help Strengthen Nonprofit Sector
Foundations Community Partnership recently launched the #FCPresents professional development series to help strengthen the nonprofit sector in Bucks County. Complementing its FCP Conversations Online podcast, the series features nonprofit thought leaders who virtually share their expertise with their peers. Recent workshops feature Chad Barger, who discusses his “Favorite Free (or cheap) Fundraising Tools” to help…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Aims to Distribute 100,000 Meals to ‘Knock Out Hunger’
A nonprofit in Bucks County is working to fight hunger in the area through a program that would feed those in need. Damon C. Williams wrote about the program for the Bucks County Courier Times. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, is aiming to distribute 100,000 meals in the area…
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Doylestown Nonprofit Continues Aiding Residents with Special Needs to Live Independently
A nonprofit in Bucks County is continuing its efforts to help young people with special needs to adapt to real-life situations. The Next Step Programs, headquartered at 204 North West Street in Doylestown, recently celebrated its last classes of the season. Its programs are designed to assist those living with special needs as their transition…
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Fairless Hills Nonprofit Welcomes New Members of Their Board of Directors
A nonprofit in Bucks County is welcoming several new members of their board, who were voted in to help their operations. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered at 413 Hood Boulevard in Fairless Hills, just announced a plethora of new board members voted in to help maintain the mission of the organization. “United Way of…
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Ottsville Health Food Store Raises Nearly $7,000 for Nonprofit in Celebration of Earth Month
A health food store in Bucks County recently teamed up with a local nonprofit and raised thousands of dollars for their mission. Last month, Kimberton Whole Foods, located at 4010 Durham Road in Ottsville, teamed up with Doylestown nonprofit Peace Valley Nature Center to round up purchases at their store to celebrate Earth Month. Through this initiative, the store was…
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Perkasie Nonprofit Opens New Facility for Young Adults on the Spectrum
An education center in Bucks County has made an addition to their physical space to provide more opportunities to local students. Hope Learning Center, located at Sunset Ridge Farm in Perkasie, has opened a new facility for their students. Focusing on education for students on the autism spectrum, the nonprofit organization helps these young adults in…
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FCP Board Awards $70,000 Worth of General Operating Support Grants to Local Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership’s Board of Directors recently awarded $70,000 to five non-profit organizations as part of its annual General Operating Support grant cycle. These grants support non-profits focused on the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County. The Board of Directors started targeted funding grants several years…
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Jamison Nonprofit Shows Appreciation for Volunteers Helping Them in Their Mission
A nonprofit in Bucks County is acknowledging the work of their volunteers that helps them to work for the community. NOVA Bucks, located at 2370 York Road, Ste B1 in Jamison, is celebrating the hard work of their volunteers through Volunteer Appreciation Week. “Today is all about NOVA’s Committee Volunteers!” the organization said online. “With nearly…
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Family Service Association of Bucks County Finds Names New Chief Operating Officer
A nonprofit in Bucks County recently named a local professional to a high-up position within their upper management. Samantha Bambino wrote about the new officer for the Lower Bucks Times. Kristin DeForest is the new chief operating officer of Family Service Association of Bucks County, a nonprofit social service organization that helped close to 50,000…
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Yardley Organization Donates $19,500 to Local Nonprofits at Recent Event
A nonprofit in Bucks County recently donated a large sum of funds to several organizations in and around the area. The Makefield Women’s Association, headquarter in Yardley, recently hosted its annual giving ceremony, in which they donated $19,500 to local nonprofits. “Each year through a nominating and voting process, members select a group of local…
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Bucks County Leadership: Nicholas Torres, Interim CEO and President, The Alliance for Health Equity
Nicholas (Nick) Torres, interim CEO and President of The Alliance for Health Equity, spoke to VISTA Today about growing up in New Mexico, his many part-time jobs starting at age 12, and his passion for soccer. He also recalled how he chose Carleton College and later moved to New York City for Teach for America.…
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Bucks County High School Students Submit Driving Safety Videos to Trevose Nonprofit
A nonprofit in Bucks County is promoting safe driving through a fun and interactive contest for local high school students. TMA Bucks recently announced the entries for this school year’s Teen Driver Safety Video PSA Challenge. The program is a collaboration with the Trevose-based nonprofit and Comcast. All area high schools had the opportunity this…
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Ottsville Health Food Store Rounding Up Purchases for Local Nonprofit for Earth Month
A health food store in Bucks County has teamed up with a local nonprofit in celebration of the environment and the local community. Kimberton Whole Foods, located at 4010 Durham Road in Ottsville, has teamed up with Doylestown nonprofit Peace Valley Nature Center to round up purchases at their store to celebrate Earth Month. The…
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