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AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter
AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who are actively working to combat the scourge of scams and fraud targeting Pennsylvanians of all ages. This spring, AARP offices across the country are honoring law enforcement officers, lawmakers, state officials,…
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AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a retired Caseworker for the Department of Human Services and a member of AARP since she turned 50. That void in her life was filled…
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AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Pennsylvania
Eight organizations throughout Pennsylvania will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on…
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NOVA Marks 50 Years of Providing Lifeline for Crime Victims in Bucks County
Founded in 1974, NOVA or Network of Victim Assistance is celebrating its 50th year serving victims of all serious crimes, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. Executive Director Penelope Ettinger emphasized that victims can access NOVA’s services without filing a police report. To date, NOVA has assisted over 100,000 victims and educated more than 800,000 through…
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Philadelphia Founder of Mobile Barbershop Nonprofit Offers Free Haircuts in Kensington
Philadelphia native Josh Santiago offers empathy and love to those who need it the most through Empowering Cuts, his mobile barber shop nonprofit, reports Shaynah Ferreira for FOX 29. Santiago offers free haircuts to the homeless in Kensington. While the neighborhood might be notorious, Santiago looks beyond the sensationalized headlines and just sees people in…
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Join AARP in Morton for a Free Shredding Event
AARP is teaming up with the Chester Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to bring the community a free shredding event that you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Jun. 15, 2024, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, and get ready to dispose of up to 10 medium boxes per vehicle. Don’t miss out on…
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This Philadelphia Woman is Committed to Feeding Individuals, Families in Kensington
With it being one of the most challenging neighborhoods in Philadelphia, one Kensington woman is looking past the stigma and seeing the community’s people, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Margaux Murphy does so by feeding them through her Greater Goods grocery store, which she opened in 2022. Her customers range from those living…
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Philadelphia Woman Creates Organization to Combat Domestic Violence
Philadelphia native Dr. Fatima Abdul Johnson is a woman of many different titles. Among them include a Miss Black Pennsylvania alumna, educator at Temple University, Ph.D. holder, and a registered metaphysician and doctor of metaphysical sciences. Johnson is also the founder of the nonprofit, S.T.R.I.V.E. Motivation Inc., and created a sub-organization within it called ‘Queens…
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AARP Pennsylvania Warns of Vacation Scams as Summer Travel Season Begins
With the arrival of travel season, AARP Pennsylvania reminds travelers to remain vigilant against scams that could turn dream vacations into disappointing ordeals. Travelers looking forward to relaxing and exploring new destinations should be cautious of too-good-to-be-true deals on vacation rentals and car hires. “Nothing ruins a vacation faster than realizing your booking was a…
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Family Honors Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old with Nonprofit for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
The family of teen Abbey Wolf who tragically died by suicide is keeping her legacy alive through Abbey’s Bakery nonprofit, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Abbey was 14 years old,” said Abbey’s mother, Michelle Wolf. “She was kind, loving, athletic, creative, and Abbey loved the beach.” Abbey died on Nov. 7, 2020. “She left a…
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Yardley’s Quilts for Kids Brings Comfort to Children in Crisis
Founded 24 years ago by Linda Arye in Yardley, Quilts for Kids repurposes discarded fabric into patchwork quilts for children in need, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6 ABC Philadelphia. Arye, inspired by her own child’s hospital stay, aimed to provide comfort through quilts. “It’s there for not only comfort, but it’s there for friendship,”…
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Join the Warminster Food Bank Summer Drive: Help Local Families in Need
Warminster Food Bank aims to fill its shelves with a summer food drive on Saturday, June 1, from 10 AM to 1 PM, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. The drive, hosted at ShopRite Supermarket of Warminster, is a collaborative effort with the Warrington Lions Club. This food drive is crucial as schools close…
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Mamie Collete’s New Titusville Location Teams Up with Newtown Non-Profit for Cancer Research Fundraiser
Through Sunday, L’annexe de Mamie Collete in Titusville, New Jersey and Newtown non-profit A Love for Life will fundraise for cancer research at Penn Medicine, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. About twenty percent of sales at the bakery will go towards the research and the Newtown non-profit. Patrons can also purchase custom pint…
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Here’s How You Can Support Bucks County’s Fight Against Hunger Without Leaving Home
The United Way of Bucks County is launching its annual “Bucks Knocks Out Hunger” campaign in a unique fashion this year by hosting a “non-event” on May 29, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. Traditionally, a blend of a food drive and meal-packing event, the campaign this year invites participants to donate the cost…
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FCP Board Awards $80,000 in General Operating Support Grants to Local Nonprofits
The Foundations Community Partnership Board of Directors recently awarded $80,000 to four nonprofits that collectively serve 61,221 Bucks County residents. The grants were awarded as part of CFP’s annual General Operating Support grant cycle. The nonprofits focus on the behavioral health and human service needs of children, young adults, and families in Bucks County. The…
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United Way’s LIFT Program Aids Financially Vulnerable Workers in Bucks County
Bucks County non-profit United Way is addressing a significant challenge faced by workers with economic challenges through its program, “Learn to Invest in Your Future and Thrive” (LIFT), writes Vicky Diaz-Camacho for WHYY. The initiative targets those classified as “Asset Limited, Income Restrained, Employed” (ALICE), providing crucial support to individuals like Rachel Lozano, a…
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Yardley Ice House Marks 30 Years with Charity T-Shirt and Local Art Celebration
The Yardley Ice House celebrated its 30th anniversary by unveiling a commemorative t-shirt and donating a portion of the day’s proceeds to the Artists of Yardley, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. AOY is a non-profit that aims to support creativity in the community. The t-shirt was designed by the organization’s member Yvonne Reyes and…
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AARP Pennsylvania Releases New Poll Indicating that Voters 50+ Could Tip the Scales in 2024
On May 7, AARP Pennsylvania released a 2024 statewide election survey that shows candidates for President, U.S. Senate, and state races should pay close attention to Pennsylvanians ages 50 and older. Eighty percent of voters ages 50+ report that candidates’ positions on Social Security are important in deciding whom to vote for in November, followed by Medicare (73 percent),…
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