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College Students Spend Their Summer Helping Local Nonprofits
Since 2008, Foundations Community Partnership’s Summer Youth Corps (SYC) has been giving college students a chance to find out what it’s like to work at a nonprofit serving Bucks County children, young adults, and families. The Summer Youth Corps is a 10-week paid internship. This summer, thanks to a partnership between Foundations Community Partnership and…
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13 College Students Learned About Community Service at Summer Youth Corps
A group of Bucks County students participated in this year’s Foundations Community Partnership’s Summer Youth Corps, which offered them a 10-week, paid internship experience at the nonprofit that serves local children, young adults, and families, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Thirteen students got the chance to gain practical experience over the summer and made…
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Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities
With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address the issues that matter most to them and their families. In Pennsylvania, a powerful 54 percent of the electorate in 2020 was age 50 plus, adding up to 3.9 million…
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Pearl S. Buck’s Rich Legacy Lives on Through Perkasie Foundation
Pearl S. Buck has a truly rich legacy that continues to live on through Pearl S. Buck International, the Perkasie-based foundation that is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year, writes Samantha Freise for the Pennsylvania Heritage. Buck won the Pulitzer Prize for The Good Earth, published in 1931. At the time, it was surprising for…
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Partnership with American Community Journals Provides YMCA with ‘Pathways’ to Tell Its Story
For 10 years and counting, American Community Journals has been a force in helping its affiliate partners achieve their marketing goals through impactful storytelling and audience engagement. The ACJ formula — sharing positive, upbeat stories that resonate with the community and amplify the messaging of its affiliate partners — is simple but powerful. And a…
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Foundations Community Partnership Board Welcomes New Member
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP), a philanthropic grant-making foundation supporting the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County, has announced the appointment of Christine Hensel Triantos as a new board member as of July 1, 2024. Her term runs through 2026. Hensel Triantos serves as the Director of…
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AARP Pennsylvania Urges Residents To Guard Against Disaster Relief Scams
With the increasing occurrence of natural disasters, AARP Pennsylvania is urging residents to stay vigilant against disaster relief scams. As communities come together to rebuild, fraudsters are exploiting the situation to steal money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force, emphasizes the importance of caution. “Scammers…
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AARP Pennsylvania, Bucks-Mont Collaborative, and United Way of Bucks County To Host Free Shredding Event Sept. 7
AARP Pennsylvania will host a free shredding event open to all members of the community on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at the United Way of Bucks County HELP Center (194 Commerce Circle, Bristol). Bucks County officials will be on hand to greet attendees. This event is designed to help community members safely…
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Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church in Norristown, the same location where the organization held its first-ever kitchen takeover to promote the drive. VFTCB staff, Montgomery County Community College Hospitality Institute Chefs, and Montgomery County Commissioner…
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New AARP Report Shows the Impact of Historic Medicare Rx Out-of-Pocket Spending Cap on Pennsylvania Seniors
AARP Pennsylvania recently released a report that shows an estimated 160,792 Pennsylvanians on Medicare prescription drug plans who will see savings thanks to a new out-of-pocket cap that starts Jan. 1, 2025. The savings are made possible by a provision in the 2022 prescription drug law that AARP championed which caps out-of-pocket prescription drug costs…
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AARP Pennsylvania Warns Residents About Growing Threat of AI Scams
AARP Pennsylvania is alerting residents about a rising wave of sophisticated Artificial Intelligence (AI) scams targeting older adults. With AI becoming increasingly advanced, scammers use tools like deepfake videos and voice cloning to deceive individuals into handing over money and personal information. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task Force,…
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AARP Seeks Nominees for 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service
AARP is now accepting nominations for its 2024 Pennsylvania Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors 50+ Pennsylvanians who are sharing their experience, talent, and skills to enrich the lives of their community members. “AARP Pennsylvania is excited to shine a light on 50+ Pennsylvanians who are using what they’ve learned in life to make…
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Bucks County Raises Over $12,000 for Buckingham Wellness Center in One Week
The Bucks County community recently exceeded a fundraising challenge from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Foundation, raising over $12,000 in just one week for the Kin Wellness and Support Center, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The community surpassed the original $5,000 goal by collecting an additional $7,298. With the Epstein Foundation’s match, the…
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New Trees Transform Buckingham Township Wetlands in Student-Driven Effort
A partnership between local schools and Bucks Beautiful has brought new life to a once neglected wetlands area in Buckingham Township, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Seventh graders from Holicong Middle School’s PEN Program and volunteers from Central Bucks East High School Key Club spearheaded the initiative, which culminated in a major planting…
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Twin Brothers Raise Hundreds for Warminster Food Bank with Lemonade Stand
Shane and Weston Fox, 9-year-old twin brothers from Warrington, have raised $800 to support the Warminster Food Bank, writes Dino Ciliberti for The Patch. This effort was part of their junior black belt service project at Action Karate of Jamison, where they have trained since age four. Inspired by their older brother Carter, who…
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Doylestown Dad Ready for Ride of Lifetime to Support Ronald McDonald House
Doylestown father Jeff Bekos is preparing for the ride of a lifetime across the country to support Ronald McDonald House in West Philadelphia, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News. Although daunting, the 4,600-mile journey pales in comparison to the battle he and his family endured eleven years ago, when his daughter, Hailey, was diagnosed with…
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AARP Pennsylvania Releases Statement on the 2024/2025 State Budget
AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement in response to the recently finalized budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025: “On behalf of our 1.8 million members and all Pennsylvanians 50 and older, we commend the efforts made by our state leaders to reach an agreement on the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget,…
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Bucks County-based Pearl S. Buck International Celebrates 60 Years of Service to Local Community, Children Around Globe
Pearl S. Buck, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, and Nobel laureate in literature, formed Pearl S. Buck International in 1964, when she was living in her Perkasie home, writes Samantha Freise for the Pennsylvania Heritage. This year, the foundation is celebrating 60 years of serving both the local community and many children around the world. Born…
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