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Sow Good Now is a youth sports philanthropy organization that engages and empowers young athletes to give back—using their time, talent, and resources to serve youth and under-resourced communities. Their programs aim to grow leadership and community impact through sports.

Sharing Excess is a food-rescue nonprofit that connects surplus food from businesses (like retailers, wholesalers, and farms) to communities facing food insecurity. Their focus is solving the logistics between “excess and scarcity” to reduce waste and fight hunger.

Share Food Program leads the fight against food insecurity in the Philadelphia region by sourcing, packing, and distributing millions of pounds of food each month through a large partner network. Their work supports hundreds of thousands of neighbors in need monthly through pantry partners, community sites, and other programs.

Cradles to Crayons works to end children’s clothing insecurity by providing essential items like clothing, shoes, diapers, and school supplies to kids who need them. In Greater Philadelphia, they partner with human service agencies and community programs to get these basics directly to families.

The Paige S. Tibbetts Legacy Fund provides grants to eligible young adults receiving cancer treatment at Jefferson’s Sidney Kimmel Cancer Center in Philadelphia. Grants help cover everyday needs—like rent, childcare, and groceries—so patients can focus on recovery.

The HEADstrong Foundation supports cancer patients and their families by providing essential services that reduce the practical and emotional burdens of treatment. Their goal is to improve quality of life and help families maintain dignity while navigating care.

Philabundance is a leading hunger-relief organization in the Delaware Valley, working to drive hunger from communities today and end hunger for good. They rescue and distribute healthy food and support a broad network of partner agencies.

Harlem Lacrosse is a school-based program that uses lacrosse as a vehicle for academic support, mentoring, and leadership development for underserved students. The organization’s goal is to help young people stay on track academically while building confidence and life skills.

SquashSmarts is a Philadelphia nonprofit that supports underserved youth through long-term academic tutoring, mentoring, and squash instruction. The program emphasizes integrity, health and fitness, and sustained support so students can thrive in school and beyond.

Little Smiles is a volunteer-driven children’s charity that brings comfort and joy to kids impacted by serious illness, tragedy, or trauma. They partner with hospitals and community organizations to deliver gifts, activities, and special experiences requested by frontline caregivers.

CHOP is a pediatric healthcare leader focused on advancing children’s health through excellent patient care, innovative research, and professional education. The hospital’s mission centers on making sick children well and building healthier futures for families.

Bringing Hope Home provides practical and emotional support to local families with cancer. A key part of their work includes one-time help paying essential household bills so families can focus on treatment and each other.

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ACHIEVEability helps low-income, single-parent (and often formerly homeless) families break the generational cycle of poverty through affordable housing, higher education support, and wraparound services. Their work is rooted in long-term stability, accountability, and family self-sufficiency in West Philadelphia.

Vetri Community Partnership nourishes minds, bodies, and communities with nutrition education through cooking. Their programs build the knowledge and confidence people need to make healthy choices and develop life skills for a healthier future.

Girls Inc. inspires all girls to be strong, smart, and bold through research-informed programs and advocacy tailored to girls’ unique needs. They provide mentorship and skill-building experiences that help girls grow into confident leaders.

Buckets of Love is a nonprofit that spreads joy to children ages 2–12 who are facing difficult circumstances, including medical care or housing insecurity. They assemble and donate “buckets” filled with age-appropriate toys, games, and activities to bring comfort and smiles.

Wills Eye Hospital is a nonprofit eye hospital providing comprehensive ophthalmology care and working to improve and preserve sight locally and globally. They treat a large number of patients each year and focus on accessible, community-responsive eye care.

Helpusadopt.org is a national adoption grant program that helps families afford the costs of adoption by awarding grants. They accept applications from couples and individuals regardless of marital status, gender, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

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A Commitment to Service and Community

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