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United Way’s Marissa Christie Is Leading With Heart—and Making a Big Impact in Bucks County
Marissa Christie always believed in the power of unity, and now she puts this into action as president and CEO of United Way of Bucks County, writes Julie Brown Patton for City Lifestyle. The organization solves urgent community challenges and ensuring local families have access to the resources they need. “A great example of unification…
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Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia Celebrates 40 Years of Building Community
On Monday, May 5, nearly 800 affordable housing advocates gathered downtown to celebrate 40 years of building community alongside Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia and raise critical funds to support homeowners in the city. The Philadelphia affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, the largest nonprofit homebuilder worldwide, began as a grassroots organization of dedicated volunteers in…
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Final Call: Don’t Miss the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7
Time is running out to join changemakers at the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, hosted by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation on Wednesday, May 7, from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History Center in West Chester. This free, full-day event is more than just a conference; it’s a vital opportunity for donors, businesses,…
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Philadelphia’s Poverty Declines While Violent Crime, Unemployment Show Improvements
According to The Pew Charitable Trusts’ 2025 State of the City report, poverty and violent crime in Philadelphia are declining, while unemployment rates are falling and educational outcomes are improving, writes Kristen Mosbrucker-Garza for WHYY. Pew researchers found that the city’s economy is overall stronger than it was during the pandemic five years ago, although…
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Join the Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit – Where Local Generosity Sparks Real Change
On Tuesday, May 7, the FirstBank Charitable Foundation will host its second annual Better Giving for Greater Impact (BG4GI) Summit — a powerful gathering designed to inspire smarter, more strategic philanthropy. Held at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester), the free, full-day event runs from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM, with doors…
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This Philly Nonprofit Provides Sports, Recreational Activities, and Mentorship for Youth
Urban Youth Kings & Queens Inc. was founded by a Mount Airy native whose upbringing is one that inspired him to want to help others, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The nonprofit was founded in 2016 by Haneef Hill, who was raised in after-school programs, particularly in athletics. He credits those programs from helping keep…
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New Resource Center Opens in Kingsessing to Support Those Impacted By Gun Violence, Trauma
Kingsessing Heals Community Resilience Center, a new resource center has opened in the Southwest Philadelphia neighborhood that bears the center’s name. The new center celebrated its grand opening during a ceremony inside its location at the 5700 block of Chester Avenue on Friday, April 11. In July 2023, five people were killed and several more…
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Join FirstBank Charitable Foundation’s Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit 2025
The FirstBank Charitable Foundation will host its second annual Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit on May 7 from 9:00 AM-4:30 PM at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High St., West Chester). The Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit (BG4GI) brings together everyone who cares about making a difference — donors, foundations, businesses, and nonprofit…
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Penn Community Bank and Foundation Invest $200,000 in Local Communities in Q1
Penn Community Bank continues its long-standing commitment to community investment. From January to March 2025, the bank and its charitable arm, the Penn Community Bank Foundation, have invested nearly $200,000 in grants to 32 nonprofit and community organizations. These funds, coupled with nearly 500 hours of team member volunteerism, are expected to impact tens of thousands of residents…
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Meet the Philly Nonprofit Leader Empowering Black Women in their Personal and Professional Journeys
Upon founding local nonprofit, Sisterhood in Success, Rachel Caesar had a clear and concise vision. Her goal was to create a space where women felt safe and empowered, in which she could help support them in their profession and personal journeys, writes Racquel Williams for KYW Newsradio. “It came out of my desire to want…
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Maximizing LinkedIn for Nonprofits: Tips to Find Volunteers & Boost Engagement
LinkedIn isn’t just for job seekers and businesses — it’s also a powerful tool for nonprofits to connect with potential volunteers, board members, and supporters. Whether you’re recruiting for National Volunteer Month in April or need help year-round, LinkedIn and social media platforms can significantly expand your nonprofit’s reach. Here are some strategies to leverage…
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Philadelphia-Based Youth Education Nonprofit Receives $1 Million Gift to Strengthen Programming
Musicopia, the Philadelphia-based youth education nonprofit, recently received a $1 million that will pay huge dividends for young people across the city, writes Peter Crimmins for WHYY. With the new funding, Musicopia will establish a permanent endowment fund and will be earmarked for its new Arts Leadership Fund. Through the new “Walter R. Garrison Arts…
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Community Hero Action Group and Local Doctors Team Up to Protect Philadelphia’s Children
In the wake of the pandemic, the rate of routine pediatric vaccinations has dropped alarmingly, leaving many infants and children vulnerable to preventable diseases. Community Hero Action Group, through its Healthy Babies Philly campaign, is leading the charge to reverse this trend. Partnering with local physicians from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), NAACP Philadelphia, and…
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Valley Forge Tourism Raises Monetary Equivalent of 154,000 Pounds of Food
The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive collected the monetary equivalent of 154,188 pounds of food ($12,849). “We love to see local businesses step up to serve and give back to their community,” said Rachel Riley, Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the VFTCB, and a Board…
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Philadelphia Red Cross Workers Head to Los Angeles to Assist Those Affected By Wildfires
Disaster relief workers from the Red Cross in New Jersey and Pennsylvania have been deployed to assist the population that has been affected by the wildfires in Los Angeles, write Tim Jimenez and Mike Dougherty for KYW Newsradio. Two wildfires have claimed five lives so far and forced 130,000 people under evacuation warnings. “Just the…
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Pair of Friends Run Food Donation Nonprofit for West Chester, Philadelphia Centers
Nonprofit organization Fiorenza’s Food 4 Friends is continuing food distribution efforts across the Philadelphia region, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. Fiorenza’s Food 4 Friends is a nonprofit organization dedicated to ending hunger across the country. The organization collects food through both donations and food drives, and offers cooking programs to independently cook food for donation. …
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West Chester Nonprofit Empowering Youth to Pursue Careers in STEM
West Chester-based Young Men and Women in Charge empowers young people to build careers in science, technology, engineering, and math fields, writes Jane M. Von Bergen for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Volunteers and staffers at the nonprofit guide around 300 youth – from third grade through high school – providing them with tutoring, mentoring, and financial…
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Elwyn Launches $100M Campus Plan With Developer Hire
The behavioral health nonprofit Elwyn, headquartered in Media Borough, is spending $100 million to redevelop its main campus, including a new $45 million school, writes Paul Schwedelson for Philadelphia Business Journal. It will take a decade to redevelop the 260-acre campus. Redevelopment planning began last year. A master plan is being created to include “state-of-the-art…
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