Nonprofit
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Donna Urian, Board Chair, YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates
Donna Urian, Board Chair of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine and Shareholder at Fischer Cunnane & Associates Ltd, spoke to BUCKSCO Today about growing up in Springfield and Glen Mills. As the oldest of six children, she sold greeting cards door-to-door at age 10 to earn her own money. She chose a career in accounting…
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Doylestown Nonprofit Working in Conjunction with Local Hospitals to Help New Moms with Addiction Recovery
A Bucks County nonprofit is working with local hospitals to help new mothers who are dealing with addiction problems. Peg Quann wrote about the initiative for the Bucks County Courier Times. Bucks County Children and Youth is working in conjunction with local hospitals to help new mothers with their addiction recovery. The Doylestown-based nonprofit provides…
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Nonprofit That Provides Scholarships to Families of Fallen Military Members Expands Its Mission
Folds of Honor, a national nonprofit with a local chapter encompassing Eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey that provides life-changing scholarships to the spouses and children of fallen or disabled U.S. service members, is expanding its mission. The organization will now serve America’s first responders, including police, fire, EMTs, and paramedics. There are more than two…
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Doylestown Nonprofit Celebrated for Changing the Way Communities Treat People with Disabilities
A Bucks County nonprofit is being celebrated for their strides in aiding those with disabilities within their local community. Beccah Hendrickson wrote about the group for 6abc. Joshua Fields and Meghan Kensil founded “The Next Step Programs” in Doylestown when they were teenagers. Their goal was to change the way the community treats people with…
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Foundations Community Partnership Seeks Applicants for Grants Helping Nonprofits, Students of All Ages
Foundations Community Partnership is working to ensure that eligible nonprofits and students can benefit from available grants. The organization is now accepting applications from eligible nonprofits for its General Operating Support Grant cycle (GOS). In addition, FCP’s acclaimed Summer Youth Corps program (SYC) is accepting applications from college students for a paid internship experience with…
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Langhorne Nonprofit Collects Close to 250 Winter Coats for Local Children in Need
A Bucks County nonprofit recently ended one of their most popular charitable events, which saw a large amount of winter jackets collected. The Family Service Association of Bucks County, headquartered at 4 Cornerstone Drive in Langhorne, recently brought their “Operation Warm: Driving Away the Cold” event to an end. Ultimately, the nonprofit need up collecting…
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C&N Donates $20,000 Through EITC Contributions to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties
C&N recently donated $20,000 to YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties under the Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (EITC). YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties is a charitable, nonprofit organization committed to strengthening its communities through membership and programs that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all. This donation will be used…
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Langhorne Nonprofit Raises Awareness of Homelessness in the Areas with Family’s Tale of Hardship
A Bucks County family has shared their testimonial on how a local nonprofit helped them during one of the most difficult season of their lives. Colleen and Shawn, a couple from Bucks County, lived a normal life with their three children until Colleen was diagnosed with cancer. From there, their lives began to become very…
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The Annual CF Climb, Oldest Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Fundraiser, Set for Nov. 12 at at Lincoln Financial Field
A test of endurance will take place at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Saturday, Nov. 12 during the 35th Annual Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Delaware Valley Chapter Philadelphia CF Climb. The endurance stair climb event, one of the foundation’s oldest events, involves participants running through the stands at the Linc. The competitive climb includes race…
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Yardley Packaging Company Creates Nonprofit to Promote Sustainability, Recent Cleanup Efforts
A Bucks County company is taking the initiative to make a difference in their local and global communities with a new nonprofit. The Spearhead Group, a global packaging and innovation company with headquarters in Yardley, has launched Spearhead Project Earth, an independent non-profit foundation created to align with the company’s long-term sustainability commitment. As a first initiative, Spearhead Project…
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President of Fairless Hills-Based Nonprofit to Give Keynote Speech for Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce
The president of a major nonprofit in Bucks County will be giving a keynote speech for an important local organization. Marissa Christie, the President and CEO of United Way of Bucks County, will be giving the speech at an event being held by the Lower Bucks Chamber of Commerce. Titled “Give Your Company the Nonprofit…
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Two Bucks County Field Hockey Teams Make Large Donations to Local Cancer Nonprofit
In an effort to help combat breast cancer in the Bucks County area, two local field hockey teams worked together to raise funds for a major nonprofit. The field hockey teams of Central Bucks High School East and Central Bucks High School West recently sold t-shirts to raise $1,000 for local breast cancer patients. The…
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These Two Bucks County Nonprofits Just Received Backing to Continue Helping Local Families
Two important Bucks County organizations recently received further backing that will allow them to help families across the area. The KeyBank Foundation recently announced that it was donating grants to two Bucks County companies in order to help them out financially. Habitat for Humanity Bucks County received a $20,000 grant to help support its Homeownership Program…
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These Two Bucks County Nonprofits Just Collaborated with Each Other to Help Local Families
Two philanthropic organizations in Bucks County recently collaborated with each other in order to secure items for local families. Earlier this month, the Danaher Lynch Family Organization, based in Newtown, recently worked with United Way of Bucks County, based in Fairless Hills, to help organize and send out essential items to local families who are…
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Giving Away the Green: How a Center at Norristown Farm Park Serves the Community
A green resource center is opening its space to the Montgomery County community. Its ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Monday, headed by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS). The center is in Norristown Farm Park and will continue to support various organizations with its fresh produce, writes Marilyn Johnson for Newsbreak. The space so far has…
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Looking to Donate Blood for Those in Need? This Bucks County Establishment Has You Covered
A Bucks County township will allow local resident to donate blood as the holiday season is approaching, a time when blood is needed the most. Warwick Township will be working with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Nov. 22 from 2-7 PM. The donation sight will be found at the Township…
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Fraternal Organization Hosts Charity Breakfast in Feasterville, With Proceeds Benefitting Local Community
A Bucks County fraternal organization recently hosted a charity breakfast, with all proceeds going on to benefit local families in need. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent event. The Knight of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization with a chapter in Feasterville, recently hosted their annual Fall Pancake Fundraising Breakfast at…
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Toys for Tots Needs Help Finding Warehouse Space to Host Program in Central Bucks
As the holiday season gets closer, Kevin Miller, a retired staff sergeant with the US Marine Corps, continues to struggle to find warehouse space in Central Bucks to host the corps’ Toys For Tots program, writes Zack Boyd for the Bucks County Courier Times. “We don’t look for much,” said Miller. “We just need to…
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