Philanthropy
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Doylestown Dad Pedals 4,600 Miles for Ronald McDonald House in Honor of Daughter
Doylestown dad Jeff Bekos has made his way back to Philadelphia after pedaling 4,600 miles and raising $600,000 for Ronald McDonald Houses along the way, reports 6abc. He visited 26 of the charity’s locations throughout the country and reached his final stop at the Ronald McDonald House in University City on Monday. Bekos’ inspiration for…
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Victoria Nedza Empowers Others with Disabilities, Speaking at Schools and Capitol Hill
After finally receiving answers about her own condition, Bucks County mom Victoria Nedza has become an advocate for people with disabilities, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “I have Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, and it’s a progressive, muscle-wasting disease,” said Nedza. “Over 20 years it took me to get a diagnosis. After being diagnosed, I found real…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Hosts Third Annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Freedom Village at Brandywine recently hosted its third annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, a significant community event aimed at raising awareness and funds for the Alzheimer’s Association. This year, the community raised over $3,700 for the cause. Recognizing that many of its residents and staff are passionate about supporting the Alzheimer’s Association but may face transportation and…
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Southwest Philly Native, Hip-Hop Humanitarian Mont Brown Prioritizes Promoting Peace and Prosperity
Southwest Philadelphia native Mont Brown grew up under the musical influence of Bad Boy Records, Jay-Z, and Mase, as well as the fashion styles of Ralph Lauren and Pharrell Williams, which stoked his creative fire to become a rap artist and fashion creative, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. With his understanding that millions…
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Bucks County Restaurants Unite for Cancer Support with Eat, Drink and Be Merry Campaign
Bucks County’s top dining and drinking establishments are rallying together for the second annual “Bucks County Eat, Drink and Be Merry” month, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Running from August 15 to September 15, this initiative sees local businesses agreeing to donate a portion of their proceeds to the Kin Wellness Center, a…
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Bucks County Seniors Receive Critical Aid from Epstein Foundation Grant
The Bucks County Opportunity Council (BCOC) has secured critical funding from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Foundation to support seniors over 70 facing economic hardships, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. This grant will provide essential relief for housing, utilities, transportation, food insecurity, and medical expenses. Philanthropist Gene Epstein, who auctioned his 1970 Mercedes…
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Foundations Community Partnership Opens Fall Grant Cycle to Nonprofits Serving Bucks County
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Bucks Innovation & Improvement (BIIG) and Capital Improvement (CAP) fall grant cycles. Eligible nonprofits can submit a Letter of Inquiry by Oct. 1, 2024, through FCP’s web site for the fall grant cycle. “Nonprofits are an essential component in delivering essential services to the most…
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Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County Awards $75,000 Grant
Local grant makers BLBB Charitable, Bucks County Foundation (BCF), and Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) recently announced the award of a $75,000 grant to Souderton-based Along the Way in support of its Bucks Pathway Project, a comprehensive anti-poverty, workforce development, childcare, and family support program for single mother households. The grant is the result of a…
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William Penn Foundation Instituting Broad Set of Changes on Its Funding Amid Generational Leadership Shift
The William Penn Foundation, the largest foundation devoted solely to giving in the Philadelphia region, is implementing a wide array of changes over the kind of projects and organizations it wants to fund and how groups can apply for funding, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The shifts are being influenced in part by…
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Foundations Community Partnership Accepts Applications for Semi-Annual Partnership in Youth Services Grant Cycle
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) fall grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits can apply for up to $4,500 by August 15, 2024. Preference is given to nonprofits applying to FCP for the first time and those that have not applied in the past 5 years. “We are…
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BalletX Receives $7.4 Million Gift from Late Penn Professor, French Literature Scholar
BalletX has received the largest gift in the history of its existence in a $7.4 million donation, writes Peter Dobrin for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The donation was left by the late Joan DeJean. The former French literature and culture scholar, author, and longtime professor at the University of Pennsylvania, passed away last away last December…
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FCP Board Awards Nearly $170,000 to Local Nonprofits
At the conclusion of its fiscal year, Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) Board of Directors awarded $169,200 in grants to 24 non-profit organizations, including 15 Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG), seven Capital Improvement Grants, and two Nonprofit Growth Grants (NGG). Collectively, these organizations will help address the behavioral health and human service needs of 10,911…
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Lingohocken Fire Company in Wrightstown Gets $10K Donation
Lingohocken Fire Company received a $10,000 grant from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. The fire company, which serves Wrightstown township and parts of nearby Buckingham and Upper Makefield townships, will fund a new 2027 Pierce Pumper. Fire company president Dennis Kilfeather said that a new truck will…
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Bensalem Native Runs Coast to Coast to Support Trafficking Victims
Bensalem native Andrew Linder is running from coast to coast by running to fundraise for victims of human trafficking, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Linder is running from Santa Monica Pier, California to Central Park, New York City, wearing a 15-pound weighted vest. The initiative, named Pier to Park, began on March 1…
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This Philly-based Addiction Recovery Group Finds Inspiration From Taylor Swift Songs
Julianne Griffin is the founder of Blank Space Recovery, a recovery mentor service that hosts a virtual support group for Taylor Swift fans overcoming addiction, writes Beatrice Forman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Since it was founded in January, the group, Swift Steps, has blossomed to nearly 640 members on Facebook. They meet virtually four times…
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Chester County Mourns Loss of One of Its Faces of Philanthropy, Highland Township’s Robert McNeil
One of the faces of philanthropy in Chester County has died. Highland Township’s Robert McNeil, who founded the Chester County Food Bank in 2009 and whose impact extends well beyond the four million pounds of food that the CCFB annually distributes, died on April 13 at the age of 74 after a decade-long bout with…
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Funders Unite to Launch Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County
Local grant makers BLBB Charitable, Bucks County Foundation (BCF), and Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) announce the launch of a new joint funding opportunity. Collaborative IMPACT Fund of Bucks County (IMPACT Bucks), offering eligible nonprofits serving Bucks County the opportunity to apply for a $75,000 grant by May 17, 2024. This grant supports nonprofits that are…
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Giant’s Feeding School Kids Initiative Fuels $90,000 in Lower Bucks Schools to Combat Food Insecurity
Lower Bucks County schools are set to receive a substantial boost in their efforts to combat student food insecurity, thanks to a generous contribution exceeding $90,000 from The GIANT Company, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch. As part of the Feeding School Kids initiative, Giant and its patrons raised over $1.5 million nationwide to support…
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