On Wednesday, Oct. 18, over 300 leaders in business, philanthropy, the arts and civic life attended the Bucks County Herald Foundation’s second annual anniversary party held at the Michener Art …
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 …
On Wednesday, Oct. 18, over 300 leaders in business, philanthropy, the arts and civic life attended the Bucks County Herald Foundation’s second annual anniversary party held at the Michener Art …
Plans for a far more effective and comprehensive way to help those struggling with mental illness and substance abuse disorders are progressing in Doylestown, according to experts in the field.
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.
The Voice Foundation has issued a call for papers and posters for the 53rd Annual Symposium: Care of the Professional Voice, to be held in person May 29-June 2 in Philadelphia. Abstracts for oral presentation papers must represent original work that has not been published elsewhere. The submission deadline is Oct. 31, with notification of decision on Jan. 31.
American Heritage Credit Union (American Heritage) joined the Kids-N-Hope Foundation (The Foundation) to raise $12,000 during the second annual Cornhole Tournament.All proceeds from this event …
American Heritage Credit Union (American Heritage) joined the Kids-N-Hope Foundation (The Foundation) to raise $12,000 during the second annual Cornhole Tournament. All proceeds from this event …
Sometimes our worst nightmares are realized. Sometimes we don’t know how we’ll go on. When a child is faced with the death of a parent, sibling or someone else dear in their life, not only is the pain unimaginable, the questions seemingly endless and the fear far-reaching, the need for support is crucial.
The Bristol Cultural and Historical Foundation Inc. is sponsoring a “Brooklyn Christmas Lights” bus trip on Dec. 7. The itinerary includes a full-course dinner at Tommaso’s Restaurant, followed …
The Touch a Truck committee, (back, from left) Falls Township Fire Marshal Rich Dippolito, Public Works Director Jason Lawson, (front, from left) Parks and Recreation Director Brian Andrews, Falls …
The PPL Foundation awarded a second round of grants for 2023, awarding $450,000 in Empowering Communities Grants to more than 50 nonprofit organizations working to build stronger communities in …
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.
Jewish Family Services of Somerset, Hunterdon & Warren Counties is offering a free eight-week in person group for teens starting Oct. 16. Using principles from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy …
Calling all amateur sleuths and fans of true crime – there’s an event taking place Oct. 20 that will be one night you won’t want to miss. The Fuge in Warminster will be the backdrop for the …
The Bucks County Herald Foundation has named Penn Community Bank president and CEO Jeane M. Vidoni to its board of directors. Vidoni, a resident of Doylestown, has been president and CEO of Penn …
KidsPeace has received a $7,500 grant to fund youth and family activities through its foster care office in Chalfont. The grant is part of the Bucks Innovation and Improvement Grants (BIIG) program …
St. Luke’s Penn Foundation will host its second “Recovery Is for Everyone Walk” 9 a.m. Saturday in celebration of National Recovery Month. There is no cost to participate in the walk, but registration is required.
