Chester Eastside

The November Share the Plate recipient is Chester Eastside, which provides invaluable programs for children and adults providing resources to improve outcomes for the entire community. Their initiatives help kids defy the odds by meeting basic human needs through food and clothing distributions while also providing a safe environment for education and skill development. Share… Continue Reading Chester Eastside

Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania

October’s Share the Plate recipient is the Lenape Nation of PA, a group of descendants of the original inhabitants of the land UUCDC is on. They advocate for the cultural identity and civil and human rights of the Lenape people. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20… Continue Reading Lenape Nation of Pennsylvania

Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County

The Share the Plate recipient for September is the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County. Their mission is to prevent domestic violence and empower victims towards self-sufficiency, providing confidential, no-cost services. Share the Plate recipients receive half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation.

Media Food Bank

The Share the Plate recipient for July is the Media Food Bank. They help alleviate local food insecurity, and are committed to improving lives by collecting and distributing food and resources to support financially disadvantaged citizens in Delaware County. Located at the First United Methodist Church in Media, the Media Food Bank is the largest… Continue Reading Media Food Bank

Nanticoke Indian Association

The Share the Plate recipient for June is the Nanticoke Indian Association. This organization works to preserve Nanticoke culture and language, and educate about their people through the operation of a museum, and community center, and various events in Delaware. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20… Continue Reading Nanticoke Indian Association

Peter’s Place

The Share the Plate recipient for May is Peter’s Place, which provides no-cost groups and other support services for grieving children and families. They also deliver school-based educational programs on the effects of death and grief. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a… Continue Reading Peter’s Place

Thresholds

The Share the Plate recipient for April is Thresholds, a nonprofit organization working to prevent violence and enhance problem-solving skills, and provides education to develop a more positive self-image for incarcerated citizens. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation.

ACHIEVEability

The Share the Plate recipient for March is ACHIEVEability, a nonprofit working in West Philadelphia to permanently break the generational cycle of poverty for low-income, single parent and homeless families through higher education, affordable housing, supportive services, community and economic development and accountability. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received… Continue Reading ACHIEVEability

Baker Industries

The Share the Plate recipient for February is Baker Industries, a paid workforce development program serving adults with intellectual or physical disabilities, on parole/probation, or have other barriers. They operate in Malvern and Philadelphia. Share the Plate receives half of all plate collections and funds received by text: $20 to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation.