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Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program Looking for Sponsors

The Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund is once again sponsoring the Holiday Adopt-a-Family Program and is seeking donors willing to purchase gifts for families in need. Last year, the program matched 215 families caring for seriously ill, injured or disabled children with generous donors. The families …

Awareness

Autism & Bullying Blog: 'Danny (Part II)'

There are different types of bullying, but regardless of the type, there is always a victim. Individuals with autism often have difficulties understanding another person’s perspective, making them a prime target for bullies. Physical •Hitting, Kicking, Pushing •Stealing, Hiding or Destroying …

Accomplishments

Univest Bank is one of First Philly Area Community Banks to Offer Remote Deposit for Consumers

Univest also launched new checking accounts featuring online banking and bill payment, mobile banking, optional e-Statements, person-to-person fund transfers and more   SOUDERTON, Pa., October 15, 2012 -- Univest Bank and Trust Co., the banking subsidiary of Univest Corporation of Pennsylvania (…

Awareness

GIANT alerts customers to recall of Tyson Boneless Chicken Wyngz

GIANT Food Stores, LLC and MARTIN’S Food Markets, following a recall by Tyson Foods Inc., announced it removed from sale two varieties of its boneless chicken wyngz due to undeclared milk, egg, and soy on the ingredient label. The following products are included in this recall: To date, GIANT/…

Accomplishments

GIANT customers raise $700,000 to fight hunger in local communities

Customers at GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets supported two major in-store efforts to fight hunger during September’s Hunger Action Month, donating $717,783. Through the grocers’ twice annual Bag Hunger in-store campaign, which ran September 2 – 15, customers had an opportunity to donate…

You're invited to celebrate with PathWays PA on Nov. 2nd at The Union League of Philadelphia!

Accomplishments

PathWays PA 34th Anniversary Celebration

On November 2nd, PathWays PA will celebrate its 34th anniversary of being our region's foremost provider of services and advocacy to women, children, teens and families at The Union League of Philadelphia. The anniversary celebration, PathWays to the Stars, will be hosted by newsanchor Pat …

Local Connections

Benefit Concert to Help Families Care for Children with Disabilities

In 2009 when Charlotte Wendel was only 7 years old, she became ill with a rare condition called anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis that left her severely handicapped. It was a devastating time for the family and this bright little girl, but after surgery and a lengthy hospitalization, she could …

Awareness

GIANT alerts customers to recall of Cascadian Farm Organic Peanut Butter Chip Granola Bars

GIANT Food Stores and MARTIN’S Food Markets, following a recall by General Mills, announced it removed from sale Cascadian Farm Organic Peanut Butter Chip Granola Bars due to possible salmonella contamination in the peanut butter. The following product with sell by dates of 01NOV2012 and 02NOV2012 …

Awareness

Amica Insurance shares five tips for National Fire Prevention Week

House fires kill thousands of people each year and cause billions of dollars worth of damage. Amica Insurance urges everyone to take steps now to help prevent fires in their homes and to help keep themselves and their families safe if a fire does occur.  LINCOLN, RI Oct. 10, 2012 -- It’s National …

School

MCCC Five-Day Film Festival Issues Challenge to Area Filmmakers

The Communicating Arts Production Group (CAPG) of Montgomery County Community College is challenging teams of local filmmakers to make a five-minute film in five days. The challenge is open to filmmakers of all skill levels. The competition begins on with a kick-off event in the College’s Advanced …

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