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DRESHER, PA — In the bustling town of Dresher, Pennsylvania, a fresh and ready-to-order eatery named Bites & Blends has quickly become a community staple since its opening in October …
Bites & Blends: A Small Business Making a Big Impact Through Community Giving Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — WSFS Bank’s WSFS CARES Foundation recently announced that they have awarded grants to five organizations. The approvals, given during the first quarter, are a part of the …
WSFS CARES Foundation: Empowering Communities Through Significant Grants Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Alliance for Decision Education recently announced a significant boost with $12.5 million in philanthropic funding dedicated to its Decision Education Research Grants and Awards Program. This …
Alliance for Decision Education Secures $12.5 Million to Advance Research in Student Decision-Making Read More
VILLANOVA, PA — Villanova University will name its soon-to-be-completed engineering building after alumnus John G. Drosdick ’65. The retired CEO and president of Sunoco, Inc., has contributed $20 million toward …
Villanova’s New Engineering Building Named Drosdick Hall in Honor of Generous Alumnus Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philadelphia has been named as one of 25 U.S. cities to join the Bloomberg American Sustainable Cities initiative. This prestigious three-year program, backed by Bloomberg Philanthropies’ $200 …
Philadelphia Joins Elite Group of Bloomberg-Funded Cities to Champion Local Climate Action Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — The spotlight shone brightly on the Village Players of Freedom Village at Brandywine as they premiered their fourth musical, “Oh! Horrors, It’s Murder.” This resident-led troupe …
Freedom Village’s Village Players Delight Audiences with Fourth Musical, ‘Oh! Horrors, It’s Murder Read More
MARCUS HOOK, PA — Braskem (BM&FBOVESPA: BRKM3, BRKM5, and BRKM6; NYSE: BAK; LATIBEX: XBRK), a global petrochemical company, has donated $10,000 to the Mary M. Campbell Marcus Hook Public Library. …
Braskem Donates $10,000 to Marcus Hook Library for STEM Education and Facility Improvements Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — The Freedom Village at Brandywine Outreach Committee recently concluded its 12th annual Valentine’s Day raffle and bake sale, demonstrating the spirit of giving that defines the …
Freedom Village at Brandywine’s Annual Valentine’s Day Raffle and Bake Sale Raises $2,400 for Local Charities Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Philly AIDS Thrift and Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room, a nonprofit organization, have recently surpassed another milestone in their ongoing mission. Their community-driven endeavor has awarded …
Philly AIDS Thrift and Giovanni’s Room Distribute Over $324,000 in Grants, Achieves Milestone in HIV/AIDS Philanthropy Read More
JENKINTOWN, PA — The National Philanthropic Trust (NPT), the largest independent public charity managing donor-advised funds (DAF), has reported a record-breaking year in grantmaking. In 2023, NPT granted $4.94 billion …
National Philanthropic Trust’s Grantmaking Soars, Boosting Charities Amid Economic Uncertainty Read More