This month’s recipient is the Lenape Tribe of Delaware, Inc., “a program which works to protect the cultural identity of the Lenape people of Delaware through educational, social and cultural programs” and “to advocate for the civil and human rights of our community and our citizens.” Your donation will help support the building of a … Continue reading October: Lenape Tribe of Delaware, Inc.
September’s recipient is the Chester Children’s Chorus, a program of Swarthmore College that provides year-round music and math education to children of Chester. During the school year, children and youth ages 7 through 18 develop their vocal talents via rehearsals and concerts as well as their math skills through small group and individualized instruction. Since … Continue reading September: Chester Children’s Chorus
Our recipient for August is Chester Eastside, which offers invaluable programs for children and adults providing resources to improve outcomes for the entire community. Our 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 the Plate … Continue reading August: Chester Eastside
July’s recipient of Share the Plate is the Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County, which serves Delaware County victims of domestic violence. Their mission is to prevent domestic violence and reproductive coercion powering victims towards self-sufficiency by providing free confidential services. Annually, thousands of abuse survivors and their children are supported through the 24/7 hotline, emergency safe-shelters, counseling, … Continue reading July: Domestic Abuse Project of Delaware County
June’s Share the Plate recipient is The Attic Youth Center, Philadelphia’s only independent LGBTQ youth center which creates opportunities for LGBTQ youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community and promotes the acceptance of LGBTQ youth in society. Text $20 STP to 610-756-8883 for a $20 donation.
April’s Share the Plate recipient is Family Promise of Delaware County. Delivering a life-saving service of shelter and stabilization to families in need, because every child deserves a home. They work to transform the lives of families experiencing homelessness, and to keep family members together, assist them in finding permanent housing and mentor them to … Continue reading May: Family Promise of Delaware County
The Share the Plate recipient for April is called First PlaceSwarthmore, which is a Swarthmore Presbyterian Churchministry. Due to the current refugee crisis in eastern Europe, FirstPlace Swarthmore will become a transitional housing location fornewly arrived families into our area. Working in close partnershipwith the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) of Philadelphia asa local agency … Continue reading April: First Place Swarthmore
Due to the ongoing and ever-expanding humanitarian challenges from the conflict in Ukraine, March’s STP will support The Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s (CDP) Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery Fund. Your support will help address humanitarian needs that arise among the most vulnerable, marginalized and at-risk internally displaced peoples and refugees. The UN estimates that 12 million … Continue reading March: Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Recovery Fund
February’s Share the Plate recipient is Stork’s Nest, an incentive-based prenatal health program for low-income pregnant women. Through community outreach for needy expectant mothers, they focus on increasing the number of women receiving early and regular prenatal care to prevent cases of low birthweight, premature births, and infant deaths. The program employs education and incentives … Continue reading February: Stork’s Nest
