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October 11, 2023 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $10,000 to the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation to be used for a work experience program, the returning of the Maryland Thoroughbred career program, and continued promotion of Marylandhorse.com. The Maryland Horse Foundation was chartered in 1988 by the Maryland Horse Breeders Association to serve various educational and charitable needs of the Maryland horse industry. The MHF has developed and supports a number of educational programs and is responsible for the maintenance and expansion of the Maryland Horse Library & Education Center. In addition to programs… Read More »

October 4, 2023 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award the Belmont Childcare Association, Inc. (BCCA) $10,000 to be used for educational purposes. The mission of the BCCA is to provide a safe, supportive, and academically inspiring environment for the children of parents working in the Thoroughbred racing backstretch area located at New York’s historic Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack, and Saratoga Race Course. BCCA received funds from TERF over the last four years, which were used to fund their early childhood education program.  In alignment with their mission to support and promote equine education by… Read More »

(West Chester, PA – September 25, 2023): The Board of Directors of the Chester County Community Foundation invites all who care about the Chester County community to attend the 29th Annual Meeting. It takes place on Monday, October 23 at Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center in West Chester. Each year the Community Foundation recognizes a family who have been stewards in legacy philanthropy. This year, the Community Foundation spotlightsthe Brother Moon & Sister Sun Fund. Steve and Elaine Brenneman adopted Asa In Hyuk Brenneman from Chuncheon, South Korea. Asa was an artistic and outdoorsy child who navigated an Autism diagnosis… Read More »

September 13, 2023 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $2,500 to Amplify Horse Racing to be used for educational, mentorship, and career opportunities. Amplify Horse Racing’s mission is to amplify careers and education in the thoroughbred industry. They do this by supporting and enhancing existing educational and engagement initiatives, while creating and developing new opportunities that lead them into the future. Amplify wants to open doors for anyone to be involved, welcoming all backgrounds, organizations, initiatives, riding disciplines, and age groups. Their goal is to generate positivity, share knowledge and experience, and to collaborate. Annise… Read More »

(West Chester, PA – September 11, 2023): The Chester County Community Foundation is honoring outgoing board member John J. Allegretto, Esq. Allegretto served on the Board of Directors from July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2023. John J. Allegretto, Esq. made many far-reaching and significant contributions to the Community Foundation. Allegretto served as a member of the Investment Committee which stewarded the Foundation’s assets by weighing the rewards of return with prudent risk analysis to assure long-term financial stability. Allegretto, Esq. also served as a member of the Finance Committee which diligently reviewed the Foundation’s business financing model and looked… Read More »