Monday, November 26, 2012
Holiday Heart of a Community effort is collecting clothes, food, toys and gifts for those in need.
- VOLUNTEERS IN THE NEWS
- Joe Hart
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Bensalem Township, local civic groups and businesses are partnering in a special program aimed at helping less fortunate members of the community. “The current economy is difficult for us all, but imagine just how hopeless it may seem to others,” a township release asks. To help with that situation, the township public safety department and school district along with the Rotary, Kiwanis and Lions clubs and Building a Better Bensalem Together have rejoined for another Holiday Heart of a Community program. They will be set up at the Neshaminy Mall near the food court where they will accept donations of gently worn coats, boots, scarves and gloves as well as food, toys or gift cards. There will be fun family events involving pictures with …
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Neshaminy Mall
707 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, PA
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859596
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Throw balls at other people for a good cause.
- POLICE & FIRE
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Teams are needed to play dodgeball this Saturday for a good cause. The 7th Annual Bensalem Township Dodgeball Tournament is being held on Dec. 1 at the Armstrong Middle School, 2201 Street Road. Registration starts at 8 a.m. and play begins at 9 a.m. The event, sponsored by the township Public Safety Department, benefits underprivileged children in Bensalem. It promises to be a lot of fun. Check out the attached video of last year's tournament for proof. The township is looking for six-player teams, which can be male or female or co-ed. All players must be 18 or older. Other rules include: The township is asking for monetary donations from the team, or personal donations along with a toy. This will be greatly appreciated, a release …
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Neil A. Armstrong Middle School
2201 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Taxpayers living in the 19020 zip code gave more to charity than their neighbors in the 19053 zip code.
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- Joe Hart
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Bensalem taxpayers gave 3.6 percent of their income to charity, according to data compiled by “The Chronicle of Philanthopy.” Based on tax records from the IRS for 2008 – the most recent year for which such data are available – Bensalem residents in the 19020 zip code gave a median contribution of $1,822 to charity on a disposable income of $50,911. In total, Bensalem taxpayers donated $16.4 million. That’s slightly higher than their neighbors in the Feasterville-Trevose 19053 zip code who gave 3.3 percent or $1,775 on an income of $54,237. In total, Feasterville-Trevose taxpayers donated $11 million. How much should we give to charity? Tell us in the comments section below. Out of 28,725 zip codes measured, 19020 ranked 18,485 and …
Saturday, February 4, 2012
Attention cat lovers. Foundation seeks donations for auction baskets.
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Saturday, February 4, 2012
Bingo’s Foundation, a cat shelter and adoption organization serving the Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia region, is planning its seventh annual Chinese Auction event for Saturday, March 24. It will be held at the Bucks County Technical High School, 610 Wistar Road, Fairless Hills. Doors open at 5 p.m. and drawings from 7-10 p.m. “This event has been one of our most successful fundraisers and most enjoyable family event,” said Eleanor Shaknitz of Bingo’s Auction Committee. Prepaid admission is $7. It’s $10 at the door. Admission price includes unlimited coffee or tea. (A registration form is attached to this story as a PDF document.) You can also order your prepaid raffle sheets in advance on the Bingo’s Foundation website. Your raffle …
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Young Bensalem girl is fighting Leukemia.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Phightin4Sophia is a charitable organization set up to assist in the care of 5-year-old Sophia Pasquarella, of Bensalem, who was diagnosed with Leukemia in May 2011. Sophia's parents, Peter and Kimberly, also have two younger children. Four-year-old Giuliana and two-year-old Peter III. As Sophia receives extensive Chemotherapy to battle and cure her Cancer, many expenses have put a financial burden on this young family. Their goal is to raise money through fundraising and donations to help relieve this pressure so that Pete and Kim may be by Sophia's bedside at all times. They also wish to show them that "NO ONE FIGHTS ALONE!" Sophia also wants to be a YouTube sensation. You can like her video online.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Dunkin' Donuts of Greater Philadelphia will donate $1 to Philabundance for every Facebook "like" it gets from now until Dec. 31.
“Like” Dunkin’ Donuts and you can help fight hunger this holiday season. Dunkin’ Donuts of Greater Philadelphia will donate $1 (up to $10,000) to Philabundance for every new “like” on the DunkinPhilly Facebook page (www.facebook.com/DunkinPhilly) through Dec. 31. According to Philabundance, the region’s largest hunger relief organization, every click provides two meals to a neighbor in need. “Dunkin’ Donuts has a strong commitment to the Greater Philadelphia region and to the communities we are proud to keep running every day,” said Jacqueline Keown, manager of field marketing for the Mid-Atlantic Region of Dunkin’ Donuts. “ “Dunkin’ Donuts is a true community partner and we can’t thank them enough for creating such an engaging and …
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Dunkin Donuts
2901 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA
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-74.94803
Dunkin' Donuts
3610 Bristol Rd, Bensalem, PA
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859341
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Dunkin' Donuts
1301 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA
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859916
/locations/6019331
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Dunkin' Donuts
654 Neshaminy Mall, Bensalem, PA
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2014631
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Residents should do some research before giving to charity.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Pennsylvanians considering making charitable donations for the holidays should first do some research about the causes or groups that they wish to support, according to Secretary of the Commonwealth Carol Aichele. “There are many worthy charities and residents should feel free to contribute to causes that mean something to them,” said Aichele, whose department oversees charities in the state. “However, scam artists are also out there and ready to prey on Pennsylvanians’ generosity, particularly during the holiday season.” According to a release, most charities are legitimate and use the majority of their money for worthwhile projects, but some may misrepresent their cause or spend a high percentage of donations on administrative and …
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Public Safety Department still looking for teams.
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
On Saturday, Dec. 3, the Bensalem Public Safety Department will hold its 6th annual Dodgeball Tournament. The event benefits under privileged children in Bensalem. It will be held in the old Armstrong Middle School at 2201 Street Road starting at 9 a.m. Admission to the event will be one new toy per player or spectator. Registration is limited to the first 32 teams, but the township is still looking for more participants, according to Public Safety Director Fred Harran. The cost of registration is $25 per team if paid before the event or $35 at the door. An award will be presented to the first place team. At Monday’s township council meeting, Harran told council members that the event is always fun and helps a great cause. He also tried …
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2201 Street Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Monday, November 28, 2011
Many people throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties are struggling to get by. Practice charity by donating to a local food pantry or shelter.
As the holiday season approaches, it's good to remember the less fortunate and those in need of assistance, in addition to friends and family. If donating to a local food pantry or shelter wasn't an option for Thanksgiving, try and practice giving as the winter holidays near. Communities throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties continue to see an increase in the number of families who need assistance in accessing food. The number of people aided by the Doylestown Food Pantry on Old Dublin Pike has risen to as many as 1,200-plus individuals in one month. “The need has grown tremendously,” said volunteer coordinator Kate Bianchini during an interview about helping families for Thanksgiving. “There is hunger in our community, in Central Bucks…
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533 Swede St, Norristown, PA
Salvation Army of Norristown
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215 Appletree Dr, Levittown, PA
Salvation Army of Levittown
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-75.086923
75 Downey Dr, Warminster, PA
Coordinating Council of Health and Welfare, Inc.
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-75.12346
1576 Fairview Ave, Willow Grove, PA
Willow Grove Seventh-day Adventist Church
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2284 Bristol Pike, Bensalem, PA
Cornwells United Methodist Church
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/locations/5891056
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-75.020001
1150 Bristol Rd, Southampton, PA
Jesus Focus Ministry
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70 Old Dublin Pike, Doylestown, PA
Central Bucks County Housing Group Inc.
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/locations/5891058
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-74.907602
349 Durham Rd, Langhorne, PA
Lower Bucks County Housing Group Inc.
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/locations/5891059
Monday, August 1, 2011
Beneficial offices will collect new or gently used books for Philadelphia Reads.
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Monday, August 1, 2011
Today, in its continuing mission to support education initiatives, Beneficial Bank will launch a book drive to benefit children in grades Pre-K – 8 in Pennsylvania and children and adults in Southern New Jersey. Throughout the month of August, all Beneficial offices will collect books to donate to Philadelphia Reads and The Drenk Center. “As an Education Company, Beneficial Bank is committed to providing our customers and employees with opportunities to support local education initiatives,” said Gerry Cuddy, Beneficial Bank president & CEO. “This back to school season is the perfect time to launch our book drive. Beneficial is pleased to partner with Philadelphia Reads and The Drenk Center, two organizations that are doing impactful work …
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-74.94501
Street Rd & Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA
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Tim
9:45 am on Monday, September 3, 2012
But it's funny how Trevose isn't considered real Bensalem to the greater Bensalem area. It's has more in common with lower Southampton/ feaaterville. Always has more ›