Philanthropy
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Doylestown Sandwich Shop to Donate 100% of Sales to Benefit Wellness Center Next Week
On Sept. 8 and Sept. 9, Jersey Mike’s, located in the Cross Keys Place Shopping Center in Doylestown, will host a fundraiser to benefit Bucks County cancer patients and their families through Kin Wellness and Support Center. During these two days, 100% of sales at the Doylestown Jersey Mike’s will be donated to the non-profit. Jesse Allen and Amanda Taibe,…
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Freedom Village’s Donation of 204 Chairs Provides Malawi Community Comfort and Support
Freedom Village at Brandywine, a senior living community, recently made a generous donation to the Orphan Grain Train (OGT), a Christian volunteer network. Earlier this year, the Freedom Village community replaced 204 chairs in their auditorium, and instead of discarding the old chairs, they chose to give them a new purpose by donating them to…
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Furlong Wellness Center to Host Second Annual Casino Night Next Month
Kin Wellness and Support Center, headquartered at 2325 Heritage Center Drive in Furlong, will host the second annual Kin Casino Night on Sept. 8 from 7 – 10 PM. The fundraising event is being held to raise funds to support local cancer patients and caregivers at the wellness center. The event will feature seven gaming tables…
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Newtown Charity Donates $10K to Program Run by the Bucks County Opportunity Council
The Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund has provided a grant of $10,000 to the Wheelz2work Program operated by the Bucks County Opportunity Council, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch. BCOC runs the program that helps low-income residents return to the workforce in partnership with Bucks County Community College and the Epstein Humanitarian Fund, along…
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It’s at the Heart of Who We Are’: Penn Community Bank Holds Annual Day of Service
Penn Community Bank, the largest mutual bank in eastern Pennsylvania, hosted its second-annual Day of Service on Wednesday, May 24. The organization-wide event partnered bank team members with 12 nonprofit organizations from Philadelphia to the Lehigh Valley to donate over 1,000 hours of volunteer service and $150,000 in charitable contributions. “As the region’s leading community…
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Upcoming Fundraiser in Southampton to Benefit the Local Autism Cares Foundation
A bagel shop in Bucks County will be hosting a fundraiser to assist a local nonprofit and help those in need of support. The new Manhattan Bagel in Southampton, located at 707 Street Road, will be hosting the Dine-and-Donate fundraiser on behalf of the Autism Cares Foundation on June 29. “I am proud for my family and…
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Mission-Driven Marketing is Required to Survive in a Competitive Business Environment
In today’s business environment, customer decisions are complex and driven by dynamic, evolving factors. These decisions go beyond price and product selection. Customers – and increasingly employees – are frequently motivated by more emotional decisions. They’re choosing who to do business with based on what a brand says, does, and stands for. What’s more, they…
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Insurance Group Delivers Salvage Vehicle to Local Technical High School in Bucks County
NJM Insurance Group recently donated a salvage vehicle to the collision repair technology program at Bucks County Technical High School. The 2018 Kia Optima will provide a hands-on opportunity to help students prepare for careers as collision repair technicians and other related occupations. “We are delighted to provide this vehicle that will enhance the students’…
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Penn State Great Valley Donors and Students Celebrate Scholarship Philanthropy
Forty donors and students of Penn State Great Valley gathered to celebrate at a scholarship brunch last month. For the past three semesters, 21 donor-funded scholarships were awarded to 50 students, with funds totaling over $181,000. Joseph Henry, a 2022 Fundraising Volunteer of the Year, was one of the donors in attendance. In 2018, he and…
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Jamison-Based Roofer Using Resources to Assist Those Affected by Conflict in Ukraine
A man from Bucks County is using his skills and resources to assist those affected by the conflict happening in Ukraine. John McDevitt discussed the efforts of the local man at KYW Newsradio. Joe Dubyk, a roofer from Jamison, has been traveling through Ukraine to deliver medical supplies to those affect by the recent conflict…
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PBJ Recognizes Penn Community Bank Among Bucks County Standouts for Philanthropic Efforts
Penn Community Bank was named by the Philadelphia Business Journal as one entrant on the publication’s 2023 Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in the region. The commercial entities cited for overall beneficence and impact were nominated by the public and reviewed by the publication’s editorial board. Its members considered not…
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Firstrust Bank Is One of Four Montgomery County Firms to Make 2023 PBJ ‘Faces of Philanthropy’ List
Firstrust Bank has made the 2023 Philadelphia Business Journal’s Faces of Philanthropy honors list, which recognized 30 for-profit/nonprofit partnerships in the region. The commercial entities cited for overall beneficence and impact were nominated by the public and reviewed by the publication’s editorial board. Its members considered not only financial support but also intangibles like time…
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Meridian Bank Supports West Chester University’s Fund to Finish Scholarship to Aid Students in Completing Degrees
A longstanding connection and relationship to West Chester University has led Meridian Bank to be a proud supporter of its programs and fundraising events. Meridian Bank has historically contributed over $75,000 to West Chester University and recently donated $2,500 to their Fund to Finish Scholarship Program. Created in 2018 by an anonymous donor, Fund to…
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Pennsylvania American Water Proudly Recognizes American Water Charitable Foundation STEM Grantees
The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water, the largest publicly traded U.S. water and wastewater utility company, recently announced that STEM (science, technology, education, math) education grants totaling $67,055 have been awarded to four organizations supporting communities served by Pennsylvania American Water. “We’d like to congratulate the recipients of this…
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Great Valley to Host 11th Annual Golf Outing to Support Student Scholarships
Penn State Great Valley will host its 11th annual golf outing to support campus programs on Tuesday, May 16, at the Applecross Country Club in Downingtown. This year’s outing will support Great Valley student scholarships. Financial support can make a great difference to graduate students, many of whom are already carrying significant debt from their…
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Lifesaving Aid Continues to Be Shipped from the Bucks County Area to Ukraine
Bucks County continues to send help and aid to those in need in the Ukraine, even after the initial shock of their invasion has subsided. John McDevitt wrote about the international aid for KYW Newsradio. A year after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Ukrainian Federation of America volunteers are continuing to sort, pack, and prepare…
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Plumsteadville Fire Company Receives $100K Donation from Local Car Dealership
A Bucks County fire company was the recent recipient of a large donation from one of the largest car dealerships in the entire area. Jeff Werner wrote about the donation for the Doylestown Patch. The Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company, located at 5064 Stump Road in Plumsteadville, was awarded a donation of $100,000 by the Fred…
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Philanthropy Club from Middle Bucks Institute of Technology Visits Bucks County Commissioners’ Office
A Bucks County student’s group recently made a visit to one of the area’s most important offices for local government. Philanthropy Today, a group ruin by students of the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology, went to Doylestown to visit the Bucks County Commissioner’s Office to present their philanthropic work. “They presented with such poise and…
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