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SCOTT TWP, PA — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has designated 17 Pennsylvania counties as natural disaster areas following an April freeze that damaged orchards and other agricultural operations, making …
USDA Opens Disaster Aid for 17 Pennsylvania Counties After Freeze Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved more than $28 million in disaster recovery and mitigation funding for projects across Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and …
FEMA Directs $28 Million to Mid-Atlantic Recovery Projects Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Pennsylvania’s congressional delegation urged the U.S. Department of Agriculture to issue a Secretarial Disaster Designation for all counties in the commonwealth after late spring freezes caused widespread …
Pennsylvania Seeks USDA Disaster Aid After Crop Freeze Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — One year after catastrophic wildfires tore through Los Angeles County, the federal government is once again stepping in to keep thousands of displaced Californians from losing their …
SBA Moves to Save Fire Victims as Rebuilding in L.A. Grinds to a Halt Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Small Business Administration moved on two fronts this month, ordering a sweeping financial review of thousands of federal contractors while also fast-tracking disaster relief for …
SBA Orders Sweeping Audit of 8(a) Firms as Alaska Disaster Aid Tops $3M Read More
WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents and staff at Freedom Village at Brandywine turned their enthusiasm for the Philadelphia Eagles’ playoff run into a meaningful opportunity to give back, spearheading two impactful …
Eagles Pride Powers Generosity: Freedom Village Gives Back with Heartwarming Community Initiatives Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rural communities in North Central Pennsylvania have received a long-overdue boost, thanks to Senator John Fetterman’s announcement of $14.62 million in federal disaster recovery funding to aid recovery …
Fetterman Delivers $14.62M Lifeline for Hurricane Debby Victims—Rebuilding Lives and Hope in Pennsylvania! Read More
MALVERN, PA — A new survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of Vanguard Charitable reveals that individuals who include charitable giving in their budget donate nearly three times …
Survey Shows Budgeting Boosts Charitable Giving, Disaster Relief a Key Focus Read More
WAWA, PA — Wawa, Inc. and The Wawa Foundation have initiated a chain-wide, in-store campaign to provide emergency relief for communities hit by Hurricane Milton. Partnering with the American Red Cross, …
Wawa Launches Campaign to Aid Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts Read More