Girl Scouting is about a lot more than cookies. Writer Kathryn Finegan Clark profiles the headquarters for the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania.
After 12 ½ years as executive director of New Hope Arts, Carol Cruickshanks has decided someone new should lead the organization to which she has been so passionately devoted.“My commitment to …
For more than a decade, an organization devoted solely to supporting families and their new babies has flourished across the greater Philadelphia region.Aptly named The Baby Bureau, the once-small …
For more than a decade, an organization devoted solely to supporting families and their new babies has flourished across the greater Philadelphia region. Aptly named The Baby Bureau, the once-small …
Brian Valdez’ love affair with ice hockey began in 1987 when the Philadelphia Flyers played the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup. Born with cerebral palsy, which made walking without assistance …
Brian Valdez’ love affair with ice hockey began in 1987 when the Philadelphia Flyers played the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup. Born with cerebral palsy, which made walking without assistance impossible, Valdez grew up in Northeast Philly playing goalie for his neighborhood street hockey team — it was the only position he could play on his knees. Eventually, Valdez gave up street hockey and, for the next couple of decades, he figured his puck-stopping days were over. Then, two years ago, at age 45, Vadez discovered the Hammerheads Sled Hockey Association Inc., a Philadelphia-based nonprofit organization that provides opportunities for athletes with disabilities to play.
During its 15 years, the innovative and dedicated work of the Bucks County Women’s Advocacy Coalition has, by all accounts, affected positive change for women across the region. Believing it has fulfilled its education and advocacy mission, the nonprofit recently announced it’s time to end the undertaking it began in 2008, certain that others will continue its efforts.
Happy Tails Rescue Retirement Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit for homeless senior dogs with health problems or those that are out of time at high-volume shelters. Stacey Herrick, of Morrisville, takes …
The relationship between trained volunteer tutors at Vita Education Services and their students is a win-win situation. As the students learn a new language, a new way of life, the shared experience offers a rich font of information, a dive into cultural diversity that expands both tutors’ and students’ worlds. Three tutors agreed to discuss their experiences.
October marks the start of our series heralding under-the-radar nonprofit organizations. Today’s entry features Vita Education Services, which helps unemployed, underemployed, and uneducated adults in the Bucks County community develop skills that allow them to gain entry to a highly competitive work environment.
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its Bucks Innovation & Improvement (BIIG) and Capital Improvement (CAP) fall grant cycles.Eligible nonprofits can submit …
The Bucks County Herald Foundation has received a grant of $4,000 from Foundations Community Partnership to support its journalism fund. The grant will be used to highlight the work of nonprofits …
Through the generosity of Marv Woodall and his wife Dee Ann, Poet’s Corner got its start in February of this year. Nothing is guaranteed beyond that.Marv has recently pledged to match up to $25,000 …
A few months ago, I looked for an opportunity to make a civic contribution. I was introduced to Jennifer Williford, the dedicated executive director of Fisherman’s Mark. Although extremely busy …
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) recently launched the #FCPresents professional development series to help strengthen the nonprofit sector in Bucks County.Complementing its FCP Conversations …
Storytelling Arts will hold a summer storytelling festival at the American Legion Post 120 in Lambertville, N.J., from 2 to 5 p.m. Saturday, offering storytelling performances, live bands, …
Rumors about the return of the much-loved Village Fair, held in Doylestown from the 1960s to the 1990s, are no longer rumors. Village Improvement Association (VIA) board member Carol Shugars, chair of …
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) is now accepting applications for its new Partnership in Youth Services (PYS) spring grant cycle. Eligible nonprofits can apply for up to $6,000 by April 15. …
Foundations Community Partnership (FCP) welcomes internationally recognized champion for the nonprofit sector, Joan Garry, to Bucks County on March 15, at Bucks County Community College’s Zlock …
On the heels of announcing the hiring of its new editor in chief, John Anastasi, the Bucks County Herald has tapped newspaper advertising veteran William “Bill” Cotter to serve as its new …
