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Mar 21

Food…A Real Community Builder

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“Food is a human right.” “Food builds family and community relationships.” “Food reflects each person’s heritage.” Yes. Yes. Yes!  As we sat around the dinner table with three Community Foundation leaders, we got a taste of how food inspires their philanthropy. This was discussed over a simple salad, broiled salmon, and roasted carrots, broccoli and cauliflower: Rob Necarsulmer Community Foundation Board Treasurer ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD IS A HUMAN RIGHT Rob is passionately precise. He counts off on his fingers: “No one should go hungry. “Everyone deserves access to fresh, healthy, tasty food. “Poverty is an incredibly difficult cycle to… Read More »

Mar 03

GIVING NEVER TASTED SO GOOD – SWEET CHARITY 2023

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March 3rd, 2023 Imagine sampling the region’s most delectable desserts while meeting and greeting community members, philanthropists, and friends. Chester County’s finest dessert chefs will showcase their delectable creations on Tuesday, March 28 at a new mission-focused venue, the Chester County Food Bank. Attendees have the opportunity to sample delicious desserts while celebrating legacy philanthropy with the Chester County Community Foundation. Sweet Charity is a tasty night out for a good cause, but it is also a serious dessert competition. Dessert chefs compete for Most Popular Dessert, Best Dessert, Most Creative Dessert, and Healthiest Dessert. Guests vote for Most Popular,… Read More »

Feb 27

THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES GRANTS AVAILABLE

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February 27th, 2023 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to announce the opening of their 2023 grant awards cycle. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive this year’s grant awards will reflect TERF’s strategic focus and vision to support and promote equine education and research. Awards will be considered for qualified federally tax exempt 501-c-3 organizations…. Read More »

Feb 20

THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION (TERF) AWARDS $5,000 TO RETIRED RACEHORSE PROJECT

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February 17, 2023 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) $5,000 to be used for educational purposes. RRP’s mission is to facilitate placement of Thoroughbred ex-racehorses in second careers by increasing demand for them in the equestrian marketplace and educating equestrians to provide the training that secures their future. The driving force behind everything RRP does is educating the public, especially equestrians and equine enthusiasts, about the potential and versatility of off-track Thoroughbreds as riding and competition horses. RRP does this through their popular Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium. In 2018,… Read More »

Feb 14

Earthquake in Turkey & Syria: How You Can Help

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On February 6, 2023 a 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, ultimately impacting over 2 million people’s lives. Within 24 hours an estimated 5,600 buildings were destroyed and over 5,000 lives ended. Below are some organizations you can donate to and help the people of Turkey and Syria during this devastating time. Project HOPE: Project HOPE is on the ground providing urgently-needed medical supplies and aid. Save the Children: Save the Children is on the ground providing children with access to food, shelter, and warm clothing. Center for Disaster Philanthropy: Center for Disaster Philanthropy gives to the CDP Turkey &… Read More »