Philanthropy
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Looking to Donate Blood for Those in Need? This Bucks County Establishment Has You Covered
A Bucks County township will allow local resident to donate blood as the holiday season is approaching, a time when blood is needed the most. Warwick Township will be working with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive on Nov. 22 from 2-7 PM. The donation sight will be found at the Township…
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Fraternal Organization Hosts Charity Breakfast in Feasterville, With Proceeds Benefitting Local Community
A Bucks County fraternal organization recently hosted a charity breakfast, with all proceeds going on to benefit local families in need. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent event. The Knight of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal organization with a chapter in Feasterville, recently hosted their annual Fall Pancake Fundraising Breakfast at…
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Bucks County Nonprofit Works With South African Preschools To Better Students’ Lives and Education
A Bucks County nonprofit is working to ensure that children in South African have access to better education and living conditions. Adopt a South African Preschool (ASAP), founded by local resident Nancy Schongalla-Bowman and based in Yardley, is working to bring awareness to the poor conditions of preschools in the namesake African country. “After visiting…
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Board President of Foundations Community Partnership Works To Help Bucks County Locals Live Their Best Lives
An important member of Foundations Community Partnership is working hard to help Bucks County residents live happy and healthy lives. Abigail Halloran, joined the organizations’s Board of Directors in 2016 and has served as Board President since January. Through her work with the local nonprofit, Halloran has been able to help provide behavioral health and…
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Bucks County School Board Hosts Spirit Week To Raise Funds With Local Cancer Survivor
A young cancer survivor recently collaborated with a Bucks County school district to raise money for cancer research. Sara Harvey was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma at a young age back in 2014. As a result, her eye had to be surgically removed to prevent the cancer from spreading. Last year, she approached the Neshaminy School District…
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Furlong Wellness Center Receives $50,000 Grant, Will Use Funds to Help Local Cancer Patients
A Bucks County cancer center recently received a large donation, which will be utilized to help patients in the local area. Ed Doyles wrote about the recent donation for TAPIntoDoylestown. Kin, a cancer center in the Furlong area, recently received a $50,000 grant from The Peter E. and Catherine R. Getchell Foundation. Mrs. Getchell was…
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Warminster Food Bank Receives $10K Donation, Will Use Funds To Fight Local Hunger
A local food bank recently received a heft donation that will be used to gather more food and supplies for residents in need. The Warminster Food Bank was given a donation of $10,000 from Giant Food Stores, a supermarket chain the food bank regularly works with. The money will be used to aid those in…
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Doylestown-Based Biotech Center Receives Backing From a Major Healthcare Equipment Company
A science center in the Bucks County area recently received backing from a major player in the healthcare business sphere. Jeff Ward wrote about the recent partnership for WFMZ. The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC) recently received assistance from Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., a maker of scientific and healthcare equipment. Through the backing, the Doylestown biotech…
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Fairless Hills-Based Nonprofit Processes Donations, Received $500 from Large PA Bank Chain
A well-known nonprofit in the Bucks County area was recently assisted by a large bank chain as they proceeded their donations. United Ways of Bucks County, a nonprofit based out of Fairless Hills, was recently helped by staff members of Mid Penn Bank, who also donated $500 to their mission. “Big thanks to Mid Penn…
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Yardley Church’s Annual Pumpkin Patch Raises Money for Local Food Pantry
A local church will be hoisting a pumpkin sale to raise funds for a local food pantry, a charitable event that happens every year around Halloween. Staff writers at The Reporter wrote about the charitable event. The annual Pumpkin Patch at Yardley United Methodist Church will be held from Oct. 16 to Oct. 31. The…
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OceanFirst Bank Continues 120-Year Tradition With CommunityFirst Day Oct. 6
OceanFirst Bank continues a 120-year-old philanthropic tradition of helping its neighbors Thursday, Oct. 6, when it will close all of its branch locations at noon for CommunityFirst Day. The company-wide initiative will involve more than 900 bank employees, known as WaveMakers, this year. They will volunteer over 3,600 hours on service projects that will help…
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Newtown Brewery, Restaurant Raising Funds for Childhood Cancer with New Beer, Desserts
A popular Bucks County brewery has just released a new drink, whose proceeds will be donated to a children’s cancer foundation. Iron Hill Brewery, a Delaware-based chain, has released their Kick Cancer’s Peanut Butt-er Porter, a beer made in collaboration with CureSearch for Children’s Cancer, a nonprofit is working to end childhood cancer. The brewery…
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Southampton Middle School Collects Over 2,000 Pounds of Groceries with Local Food Bank
A middle school in the Southampton area recently worked with a food bank to feed Bucks County residents in need. Staff writers for the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent charitable collaboration. Klinger Middle School, a part of the Centennial School District, recently worked with the Warminster Food Bank for a “Stuff the Bus”…
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Retired Bucks County Journalist Continues Search For Living Kidney Donor
A former journalist from the Bucks County area is continuing her search for a living kidney donor so she can get a much-needed transplant. The journalist, Petra Schlatter, wrote about her search for the Lower Southampton Patch. Schlatter, a retired journalist who wrote for The Advance of Bucks County, Yardley News and BucksLocalNews.com, is looking…
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Fairless Hills-Based Nonprofit Packs 200 Backpacks With Snacks, Treats for Local Students
A local nonprofit recently worked with a major food market chain to supply Bucks County children with snacks and supplies for the new school year. United Way of Bucks County, headquartered in Fairless Hills, partnered with Giant Food Stores to pack 200 backpacks for local students. The organization is known for these back-to-school events that…
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Bucks County Organization Donates Free Helmets to Students at Quakertown Elementary School
Students of a Bucks County elementary school recently received free bicycle helmets as part of a recent safety training event. TMA Bucks recently came to Quakertown Elementary School to teach students about safety when riding their bikes. As part of the event, the organization gave out free helmets to all students who participated and learned…
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Senator from Bucks County Secures $200,000 in State Funds for Famous Museum in Doylestown
A well-known Bucks County politician has secured a large sum of state funds for a popular museum in Doylestown. Staff writers at the Lower Bucks Times wrote about the recent funds. Senator Steve Santarsiero, partnering with Fonthill Castle, recently secured a state grant for site improvements to the historic property of the Mercer Museum in…
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Bensalem High School to Host Annual Fall Clothing Drive Later This Month
Bensalem High School will be holding a fall clothing drive for local students and residents in late September. The event will be held on Sept. 24 from 9 AM to 12:30 PM outside of the school’s auditorium, located at 4319 Hulmeville Road. It is being organized by the Bensalem High School Home & School organization.…
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