Philanthropy
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Penn State Abington Student-Athletes Partner with Nonprofit to ‘Adopt’ Family
Members of the Penn State Abington Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) continued their annual tradition of collaborating with the Breathing Room Foundation to purchase gifts for a family struggling with cancer. This year, they “adopted” a family from Jamaica whose young son is being treated at an area hospital and wrapped their gifts during a party in the Athletic Building. More…
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Veteran from Trevose Brings Christmas Cheer in $1800 Santa Suit
A 76-year-old Air Force veteran from Trevose, Tom Roberts, is redefining what it means to be Santa Claus, according to NBC 10. Dressed in a lavish $1800 suit, Roberts is not just any holiday figure; he’s a symbol of dedication and love. “He brings the magic,” says his daughter Chaney Roberts. “He brings spirit…
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Delaware River Runners and Lambertville Cannabis Company Team Up for Bucks County Holiday Drive
Delaware River Runners, a women’s running club in Bucks County, is joining forces with Lambertville, New Jersey-based Union Chill Cannabis Company to host a holiday food and clothing drive to provide some joy for the holidays for local families in need, according to The Trentonian. All donations will be distributed to individuals and families in…
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Unexpected $100 Gifts Bring Joy to Fresh Connect Clients, Thanks to Local Philanthropy Hero
Thanks to a local philanthropist, clients of Fresh Connect received an unexpected gift of $100 each during a food distribution event at the Bristol Township Municipal Complex, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. The special gift was provided by the Gene and Marlene Epstein Foundation, which gave away a total of $25,000 during the event.…
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Bristol’s Beacon of Hope: How ‘Homie Claus’ Morris Derry Brings Holiday Cheer to the Homeless
Bristol Borough activist Morris Derry is bringing holiday cheer to people struggling with drug addiction, writes Damon C. Williams for the Bucks County Courier Times. Derry visits homeless encampments deep in the woods of Bucks County, and throughout the streets of Philadelphia’s Kensington neighborhood to distribute donations. The Bristol activist has also struggled…
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Former Seven-Year-Old Recipient of Mule Statue, Now an Adult, Gifts Her Treasured Artifact to Pickering Manor Rehab
Pickering Manor’s rehab center in Newtown is now part of the mule public art project that decorated the Delaware and Lehigh canals in 2002, writes For the Advance of Bucks County for The Reporter. Back in 2002, four organizations collaborated to create four prototype mules that proliferated into over 170 statues created by local…
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Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation Partner for Giving Tuesday Event
In the spirit of the holiday season and giving goodness, Meridian Bank and Lenape Valley Foundation partnered to host a Happy Hour on Giving Tuesday. Hosted on Nov. 28 from 4 PM to 7 PM at Station Tap House in Doylestown, guests had the opportunity to connect with people from Meridian Bank, Lenape Valley Foundation,…
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Warminster-Based National Giving Alliance Secures $40,000 Grant to Empower Philadelphia Youth with Essential Clothing
Warminster-based National Giving Alliance has been awarded a $40,000 grant through Volpe Koenig’s IPromise Charitable Giving Fund competition. Since its inception 16 years ago, the annual charitable giving fund has awarded over $600,000 to worthy organizations in the region. The fund supports qualifying nonprofit organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area by helping them continue their…
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Kylie Kelce Autographed Eagles Jacket Fetches $100,000 at Auction
Someone paid $100,000 for a replica of Princess Diana’s Eagles jacket autographed by Kylie Kelce, wife of Eagles center Jason Kelce. The jacket was auctioned off to benefit the Eagles Autism Foundation, writes Earl Hopkins for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Kelly green varsity jacket was the highlight of an “intense bidding war” during the two-week…
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Newtown Quaker Meeting Youth Raise Over $2,000 for Local Food Pantry
The youth of Newtown Quaker Meeting recently hosted a charitable Simple Supper, successfully gathering $2,008 in donations for the Penndel Food Pantry, part of the Bucks County Housing Group, according to The Reporter. This event is a part of their ongoing commitment to charity, where they have impressively raised over $41,000 in the past…
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Wonder Foods, a Ukrainian Grocery Store in Warminster and Southampton, Supports Refugees
Wonder Foods, a small Ukrainian and Eastern European grocery chain with locations in Warminster and Southampton is giving a helping hand to refugees from Ukraine, writes Andrea Mucino-Sanchez for the UNHCR. Owner Vira Lyakh founded the store over a decade ago. A Ukrainian immigrant herself, she wanted to introduce Bucks County to rich Eastern…
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Newtown Girl Celebrates 11th Birthday with Kickball Fundraiser to Fight Pancreatic Cancer
Young Newtown resident Bridget Wittig decided to celebrate her 11th birthday in an especially meaningful way by hosting a kickball party to crush pancreatic cancer, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. Bridget recruited The Elevenses, her kickball team, and organized a Kickin’ For A Cause party. Instead of gifts, she asked all the guests to…
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Central Bucks East Alum’s $6.4M Gift Fuels CHOP Cancer Research
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia received a $6.4 million gift from the family of a Central Bucks East High School graduate who tragically passed away from a rare cancer, writes Jeff Werner for The Patch. Connor Boyle, who graduated from the Doylestown high school in 2022, was only 18 years old when he died…
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Turn Leftover Treats into Cheers and Charity at These Bucks County Candy Collection Sites
As piles of extra and unwanted treats haunt the houses of parents, Bucks County candy collection sites can lift the curse. Langhorne real estate agent Kim Rock will be collecting leftover treats between Nov 1 and 8 at Newtown Brewing Co. to donate to airmen overseas, writes Peg Quann for Bucks County Courier Times. …
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Wegmans Gets “Gritty” as Deal with Philadelphia Flyers Takes Flight
As Wegmans is set to open its second Bucks County location in Lower Makefield, the grocery chain is also cutting a deal with the Philadelphia Flyers, writes Ryan Sharrow in the Philadelphia Business Journal. The grocery chain and the Flyers will create a program that gives local student-athletes access to healthy snacks. Food & Fridges…
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Freedom Village at Brandywine Raises Over $4,000 at Walk to End Alzheimer’s
A Freedom Village Alzheimer’s Walk that took place Friday, Oct. 6, raised $4,200. Freedom Village at Brandywine is a premier Life Plan Community in West Brandywine. The Walk supported the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support, and research. It is held annually in more…
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Jersey Mike’s of Doylestown Raises Over $13,000 During Fundraiser for Furlong Wellness Center
Jersey Mike’s, located in the Cross Keys Place Shopping Center in Doylestown, launched a fundraiser donating 100% of all sales to Kin Wellness and Support Center, a nonprofit that provides free integrative services, counseling, fitness, yoga, therapy, and support to cancer patients and their families in Bucks County. The fundraiser took place on Sept. 8 and Sept.…
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Still Time Left to Bid on One-of-a-Kind Auction Items from Eagles Radiothon Presented by Firstrust Bank
There is still time left to bid on one-of-a-kind Eagles experiences and autographed Eagles memorabilia being auctioned off as part of the Eagles Radiothon Presented by Firstrust Bank and The Green Family Foundation. The bidding ends today, Sept. 6, at 5 PM. All proceeds support the Eagles Autism Foundation’s mission to raise funds for innovative…
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