Nonprofit
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Doylestown Dad Ready for Ride of Lifetime to Support Ronald McDonald House
Doylestown father Jeff Bekos is preparing for the ride of a lifetime across the country to support Ronald McDonald House in West Philadelphia, writes Aziza Shuler for CBS News. Although daunting, the 4,600-mile journey pales in comparison to the battle he and his family endured eleven years ago, when his daughter, Hailey, was diagnosed with…
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AARP Pennsylvania Releases Statement on the 2024/2025 State Budget
AARP Pennsylvania State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh provided the following statement in response to the recently finalized budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025: “On behalf of our 1.8 million members and all Pennsylvanians 50 and older, we commend the efforts made by our state leaders to reach an agreement on the fiscal year 2024-25 state budget,…
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Philadelphia Woman Overcomes Her Dyslexia to Become Published Author, Launches Nonprofit
Tracy Johnson Rockmore has been struggling with what she later learned to be dyslexia for several years before officially being diagnosed after high school. Since her diagnosis, however, she has discovered the right resources to help unlock her learning potential and became inspired to also help others, writes Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Going through those…
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South Philly Mutual Aid Organization Launched During Height of COVID Still Going Strong
The People’s Kitchen was founded in 2020 during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic with the mission of mutual aid and food sovereignty and four years later the mission remains strong, writes Emily Neil for WHYY. The organization operates from its Italian Market location and consists of chefs, students, and volunteers committed to fighting hunger…
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AARP Pennsylvania Recognizes Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter
AARP Pennsylvania recognized the Commonwealth’s Attorney General Michelle Henry as a Community Fraud Fighter of distinction. This distinction honors the dedication of individuals who are actively working to combat the scourge of scams and fraud targeting Pennsylvanians of all ages. This spring, AARP offices across the country are honoring law enforcement officers, lawmakers, state officials,…
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Local Nonprofit ManUpPHL Focuses on Real Talk to Provide Real Help
ManUpPHL is addressing violence in Philadelphia by offering a program that connects young men to mentorship and resources, writes Lynette Hazelton for The Philadelphia Inquirer. As part of Listening to the Streets sessions, participants — who range in ages from 17 to 35 — spend 24 hours together over three weeks sharing their vulnerabilities while…
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AARP Pennsylvania Volunteer of the Month: Cassandra Robinson
Cassandra Robinson took care of her mother for 10 years before she passed away in 2018. “Once my mother was gone, I felt a void in my life,” said Robinson, a retired Caseworker for the Department of Human Services and a member of AARP since she turned 50. That void in her life was filled…
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AARP Awards Grants to Eight Organizations in Pennsylvania
Eight organizations throughout Pennsylvania will receive 2024 Community Challenge grants. These grants are part of AARP’s largest investment in communities to date with $3.8 million awarded among 343 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable by improving public places; transportation; housing; digital connections; and more, with an emphasis on…
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Wynnewood-Based Alex’s Lemonade Stand Celebrates 20 Years of Lemonade Days
Wynnewood-based Alex’s Lemonade Stand is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Lemonade Days, the family-friendly fundraiser for pediatric cancer research, writes Melissa Jacobs for Main Line Tonight. Lemonade Days, which have raised over $20.5 million in the last two decades, are one of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s signature programs. The foundation is the nation’s largest independent…
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Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien Helps Others Through the Pennsylvania Recovery Center
Former Philadelphia Flyer Chris Therien has charted a new path for himself as part-owner and chief wellness officer at the new Pennsylvania Recovery Center site in Center City, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Therien joined the NHL in 1994 as a “light drinker,” he said. But by the time he retired 12…
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Germantown YWCA Saved Thanks to Controversial Pennsylvania Law
Germantown YWCA, which had set vacant for almost two decades, was saved thanks to a rare use of a controversial Pennsylvania law, writes Aaron Moselle for WHYY. Following a lengthy legal battle, nonprofit reBuilding Blocks took control of the dilapidated building with the help of a real estate attorney and testimony from the building’s neighbor,…
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Philadelphia Gets $3M in Opioid Settlement Funding, 43 Local Nonprofits Awarded
Philadelphia was recently awarded $3 million through the city’s Overdose Prevention and Community Healing Fund, writes the NBC 10 Philadelphia staff. As a result of the new funding, 43 local nonprofit groups were awarded, primarily serving Kensington and North Philadelphia. According to city officials, the grants were divided up into 14 organizational support grants of…
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Philadelphia Founder of Mobile Barbershop Nonprofit Offers Free Haircuts in Kensington
Philadelphia native Josh Santiago offers empathy and love to those who need it the most through Empowering Cuts, his mobile barber shop nonprofit, reports Shaynah Ferreira for FOX 29. Santiago offers free haircuts to the homeless in Kensington. While the neighborhood might be notorious, Santiago looks beyond the sensationalized headlines and just sees people in…
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Join AARP in Morton for a Free Shredding Event
AARP is teaming up with the Chester Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. to bring the community a free shredding event that you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars for Saturday, Jun. 15, 2024, from 10:00 AM-1:00 PM, and get ready to dispose of up to 10 medium boxes per vehicle. Don’t miss out on…
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This Philadelphia Woman is Committed to Feeding Individuals, Families in Kensington
With it being one of the most challenging neighborhoods in Philadelphia, one Kensington woman is looking past the stigma and seeing the community’s people, reports Wakisha Bailey for CBS News Philadelphia. Margaux Murphy does so by feeding them through her Greater Goods grocery store, which she opened in 2022. Her customers range from those living…
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For Program Director Mars Sharrock, Inclusivity at The Wardrobe Nonprofit is a Must
Since Mars Sharrock joined The Wardrobe five years ago, their main goal has been to grow inclusivity for underserved communities, such as those who identify as LGBTQ+, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Their work has been largely successful. The Philadelphia-based nonprofit is now projected to assist almost 600 clothing-insecure individuals from the…
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Philadelphia Woman Creates Organization to Combat Domestic Violence
Philadelphia native Dr. Fatima Abdul Johnson is a woman of many different titles. Among them include a Miss Black Pennsylvania alumna, educator at Temple University, Ph.D. holder, and a registered metaphysician and doctor of metaphysical sciences. Johnson is also the founder of the nonprofit, S.T.R.I.V.E. Motivation Inc., and created a sub-organization within it called ‘Queens…
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Family Honors Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old with Nonprofit for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention
The family of teen Abbey Wolf who tragically died by suicide is keeping her legacy alive through Abbey’s Bakery nonprofit, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Abbey was 14 years old,” said Abbey’s mother, Michelle Wolf. “She was kind, loving, athletic, creative, and Abbey loved the beach.” Abbey died on Nov. 7, 2020. “She left a…
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