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WEST BRANDYWINE, PA — Residents and staff at Freedom Village at Brandywine rallied in recent weeks to support local families, delivering a significant boost to Reeceville Elementary School’s annual “Project …
Neighbors Helping Neighbors: Freedom Village Delivers Holiday Cheer to Local School Read More
JENKINTOWN, PA — National Philanthropic Trust (NPT) awarded $6.61 billion in donor-advised fund grants in Fiscal Year 2025, marking significant year-over-year growth in both the value and volume of charitable …
NPT Donor-Advised Fund Grants Surge to $6.61 Billion as Philanthropy Reaches New Highs Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — WSFS Financial Corporation (WSFS) will contribute $150,000 to support the next phase of a long-running effort to expand affordable housing in Wilmington’s West Side, the company announced …
WSFS CARES Grant Fuels Bold Push to Rebuild Wilmington’s Historic Flats Read More
DOUGLASSVILLE, PA — ACECO has stepped in to assist the Animal Rescue League (ARL) of Berks County, donating more than 100 towels after the shelter faced an abrupt and critical …
Unexpected Shortage Sparks Urgent Support for Berks County Animal Shelter Read More WILMINGTON, DE — Facing a sharp rise in food insecurity across the tri-state area, the WSFS CARES Foundation announced a $100,000 contribution to four major food banks serving Pennsylvania, Delaware, …
WSFS Donates $100K as Food Crisis Deepens Across the Region Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — WAKE Acupuncture + Wellness will open its doors later this month for its first annual Winter Wellness Market, a community-focused event blending holistic health, local artisanship, and …
Inside the Wellness Market Turning Philanthropy Into a Community Power Move Read More
EXTON, PA — One of Chester County’s signature charity golf events delivered another strong showing this year, as the 39th Annual Hankin Invitational raised $370,000 to support Handi-Crafters, Inc., a …
Charity on the Green: Hankin Invitational Hits $370K Milestone for Handi-Crafters Read More WILMINGTON, DE — The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable arm of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced a $50,000 grant to Social Finance, Inc. to support the launch of the …
WSFS CARES Foundation Awards $50,000 Grant to Expand Family Housing Initiative Read More
DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Sow Good Now, a local nonprofit that connects student-athletes with underserved youth through sports and service, has been selected to receive the 2025 Outstanding Youth in Philanthropy …
Downingtown Nonprofit Sow Good Now Earns Top Youth Philanthropy Honor Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — This November, Gage Strength Training will turn determination into philanthropy as the community attempts to break the Guinness World Record for the Longest Chain Push-Up — …
West Chester Pushes for a Guinness World Record — and a Cause That Serves Veterans Read More