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Bensalem’s Belle Voir Manor Hosts Langhorne-based Family Service’s Record-Breaking Fundraiser
Family Service’s 12th Annual Homeless Shelter Benefit, held at Belle Voir Manor in Bensalem raised approximately $210,000, according to The Reporter. The event supported the Langhorne based-shelter and its residents, bringing them closer to finding a home. The highlight of the evening was an exciting call to action and live auction, offering desirable packages…
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AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Cryptocurrency Scams
AARP Pennsylvania is elevating its efforts to educate its members and the public about the escalating threats posed by cryptocurrency scams. With the digital currency market expanding, the profit potential has attracted not only investors but also a concerning increase in fraudulent schemes. Mary Bach, AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer and Chair of the Consumer Issues Task…
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AARP Pennsylvania Participates in First 2024 Community ‘Walk Audit’ along Philadelphia’s North Broad Street
AARP Pennsylvania recently participated in the first 2024 Walk Audit along North Broad Street. This first community Walk Audit was launched by The Philadelphia Livable Communities Network — which consists of community organizations like AARP Pennsylvania, HACE, North Broad Renaissance, the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia, Neighborhood Gardens Trust, Philadelphia Orchard Project, Pennsylvania Horticultural Society,…
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Bucks County Nonprofits Receive $36K in Grants to Support Youth and Families
Nine Bucks County nonprofits have received grants from Foundations Community Partnership through its Partnership in Youth Services program, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. These grants, totaling $36,000, aim to improve the behavioral health and human services available to 1,072 local residents. Tracy Pasternak Willis, chair of FCP’s board, highlighted the focus on supporting new…
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Foundations Community Partnership Dedicates Grant Cycle to ‘New’ Nonprofits
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) recently awarded its spring Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) Grant to nine nonprofits serving children, young adults, and families in Bucks County. Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 1,072 Bucks County residents. “This was the second year we specifically encouraged nonprofits that never…
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Foundations Board Chair Tracy Pasternak Willis Brings Help to Bucks County Nonprofits in Need
Every year around high school graduation, members of the Foundations Community Partnership Board visit high schools in Bucks County. The board members are there to personally present scholarships to deserving students who have been nominated by their guidance counselors for their academic excellence and community service. It’s one of the favorite things that Tracy Pasternak…
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Montgomery County Partners with Gift of Life to Honor Organ Donors with ‘Donate Life’ Flag Initiative
The Gift of Life Donor Program and the Montgomery County Coroner’s Office have joined forces to honor organ donors and their families, writes Jim Melwert for KYW Newsradio. Montgomery County is now the first to fly a “Donate Life” flag in the Keystone State. “It’s a reminder that each donor has the potential to save…
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AARP Pennsylvania Raises Awareness on Social Security Fraud
AARP Pennsylvania emphasizes the importance of education on the risks and prevention methods of Social Security fraud. With identity theft at the forefront of digital crimes, understanding how to protect one’s Social Security number has never been more crucial. The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for Social Security reported receiving around 360,000 complaints about…
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Levittown Resident’s Survival Story Highlights Urgent Need for Blood Donations
A Levittown man is spotlighting the necessity for blood donations after needing five blood transfusions due to a medical condition, reports Christie Ileto for 6 ABC. As the Red Cross hosted a recent blood drive, supply levels are at their lowest in nearly two decades. John Fisher from Levittown stresses the importance of…
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West Philadelphia Skills Initiative Gets $4 Million Grant From Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
Billionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott recently surprised the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative with a $4 million gift, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. This is the largest grant the Philadelphia workforce development organization has received. The West Philadelphia Skills Initiative prepares unemployed residents to apply for an entry-level job in a local high-wage industry. Graduates of the…
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Saint John’s Hospice To Celebrate 60 Years of Serving Philadelphia’s Homeless
Saint John’s Hospice (SJH), a ministry of Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and one of Philadelphia’s leading providers of residential and day services for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, is celebrating 60 years of serving the community. The celebration will culminate in a special 60th anniversary gala on Thursday, Apr. 18, at…
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Philly Nonprofit That Helps Pregnant Women Facing Homelessness To Establish City’s First Maternity Safe Haven
Cleopatra Herrera Robinson formed a nonprofit, A Home From Shana Foundation, after her best friend Lashana Gilmore passed away while giving birth. Since forming the nonprofit, she has worked to address the concerns of Black mothers in Philadelphia, writes Rayna Reid Rayford for Essence. As someone who has worked at an emergency intake shelter, Robinson…
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Trevose-Based CATS Bridge to the Rescue Volunteer Wins Award for Community Service
A volunteer for Trevose-based nonprofit CATS Bridge to the Rescue is getting recognized for her community involvement with a special award. Delmarva Power Senior Business Analyst Linda Lamberson won Exelon’s Powering Communities Employee Volunteer Award for her volunteerism. Lamberson adopted a cat from the organization 15 years ago and has sought to make…
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Central Bucks Non-Profit Crafts 1,000 Valentines to Support Pancreatic Cancer Research
The Central Bucks Chapter of The National Charity League has joined forces with A Love for Life nonprofit for a special Valentine’s Day project, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Members of The National Charity League created 1,000 valentines for donors of the Newtown-based pancreatic cancer research nonprofit. The local chapter of NCL offers hands-on…
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Eagle Lane Johnson’s Work with Doylestown-Based Foundation Earns Him Award Nomination
The Philadelphia Eagles’ Lane Johnson received a nomination for NFL’s Walter Payton Man of the Year award thanks to his work with the Doylestown-based Travis Manion Foundation, write Damon C. Williams and Martin Frank for the Bucks County Courier Times. The foundation, which carries the name of the Marine who was killed in action in…
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March 20 Talk by Vu Le Looks at Nonprofits’ Collective Impact
Foundations Community Partnership welcomes internationally known writer, speaker, and founder of Nonprofit AF, Vu Le, to Bucks County on March 20. Le will be speaking at Bucks County Community College’s Zlock Performing Arts Center in Newtown from 8:45 to 11:15 a.m. Le’s keynote address will discuss nonprofits’ collective impact. It is supported by Comcast (Presenting…
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A New Lease on Life: A Woman’s Place in Bucks County Secures Funding Until 2026
Domestic violence education and victim services provider, A Woman’s Place, has a new lease on life, writes Jo Ciavaglia for the Bucks County Courier Times. After reviewing a proposal submitted by the provider, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence confirmed that preserving A Woman’s Place would be the “best option.” Thanks to a…
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Bucks County Opportunity Council’s Pathways to Housing Program Supports Women and Children with Essential Housing Needs
The Bucks County Opportunity Council and the Bucks County Children and Youth Social Services Agency are collaborating to support women with children who are transitioning into temporary housing, according to TapIntoDoylestown. This initiative, part of the Pathways to Housing Program, focuses on assisting these women as they search for permanent homes. To facilitate this transition,…
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