Past Nominees

The nonprofits listed below were nominated by our members for previous events and have been vetted. If you are a MEMBER and would like to nominate a nonprofit for the next event, please nominate now. Nominations will be received through September 7, and the three presenting charities will be selected at random on September 8!

Caring for Friends is one of the largest food banks in the Greater Philadelphia area, that serves 5 counties, which includes Chester County.
Eligible now for nomination

The Timothy School is the oldest non-profit approved private school in Pennsylvania devoted exclusively to teaching students with autism.
Presented: Spring 2023
Eligible for nomination: Spring 2025

Ryan’s Case for Smiles helps with the stress and emotional impact of cancer in the here and now. Their whimsical pillowcases give children an emotional boost, while resources and tools help families better understand and cope with the experience.
Awarded: Spring 2023
Eligible for nomination: Spring 2026

Bringing Hope Home  provides "Unexpected Amazingness" to local families with cancer through financial and emotional support.
Awarded: Fall 2024
Eligible for nomination: Fall 2027

Berwyn Fire Department provides fire and emergency medical servicesby a highly skilled group of men and women.

Awarded: Fall 2020
Eligible now for nomination

CVIM provides compassionate medical and dental care and health education to people who live or work in the Chester County region who lack access to insurance.

Awarded: Spring 2020
Eligible now for nomination

FLITE provides students with financial, domestic or similar barriers tools and support to meet academic expectations.

Awarded: Spring 2021 & Spring 2024
Eligible for nomination: Spring 2027

Fred's Footsteps helps working families stay on their feet through a child's illness or injury.

Awarded: Fall 2022
Eligible for nomination: Fall 2025

The Friends of Tredyffrin Public Library supports all of the programs that make the library an educational and cultural community center.

Eligible now for nomination

Home of the Sparrow partners with homeless women to secure housing, achieve long-term stability, and chart new paths for their futures.

Presented: Fall 2021
Eligible now for nomination

Jenkins is a free natural area right in the heart of Devon, devoted to native and local plants and gardens.

Presented: Spring 2021, Fall 2024
Eligible for nomination: Fall 2026

PALS rescues stray, abandoned, and unwanted pets,  mostly cats.

Eligible now for nomination

Peter's Place is a locally based grief support group for children, adolescents and families.

Presented: Spring 2020
Eligible now for nomination

Surrey provides an array of services for the elderly in our community from meals, transportation, programming to home care for the elderly and homebound.

Presented: Fall 2022
Eligible now for nomination

T&E Care provides financial and other material assistance to persons in need in and around T/E.

Presented: Spring 2020, Fall 2022
Eligible now for nomination

TEYSA is a youth soccer club located in the western suburbs of Philadelphia.

Eligible now for nomination

Unite for Her bridges the gap between the medical and wellness communities by funding and delivering complementary therapies that support the physical and emotional needs of those with breast cancer during treatment and beyond.

Eligible now for nomination

Tredyffrin Township Libraries are recognized welcoming centers of knowledge, inspiration and opportunity for all residents and contribute to a healthy, safe and economically vibrant community.

Presented: Fall 2020
Eligible now for nomination

Partners Creating Community offers people who are intellectually or developmentally different an opportunity to engage in meaningful work, such as baking or coffee roasting.

Eligible now for nomination

The Chester County Food Bank aims to have a viable, sustainable organization that secures, manages and distributes food to those in need.

Presented: Fall 2020
Eligible now for nomination

Valley Forge Educational Services (VFES) offers a continuum of educational, summer and employment-related programs for people with disabilities.

Eligible now for nomination

NAMI Main Line PA provides free support groups, educational outreach programs, and mental health awareness events in Main Line communities and the surrounding area.
Eligible now for nomination

Stephanie's house is a residential home that allows young adults with Autism to have some sense of independent living, as they get the opportunity to live separate from their parents
Eligible now for nomination

The Breastfeeding Resource Center (BRC) is committed to providing expert clinical and educational breastfeeding services. The BRC provides a variety of face to face services, support group meetings, and parent classes.

Presented: Spring 2021
Eligible now for nomination

SpeakUp! is dedicated to helping teens develop supportive relationships with the adults in their lives. They enable teens to talk openly, honestly and without judgment about difficult topics and reach out for support within their homes and schools.
Eligible now for nomination

The Children's Dental Clinic provides free and low cost dental care and orthodontics to children in low income households in the Tredyffrin/Easttown and Great Valley School Districts
Awarded: Spring 2022
Eligible for nomination: Spring 2025

The Make-A-Wish Foundation is a national organization with strong regional groups that support the wishes of critically ill children. The Make-A-Wish Foundation group that serves our area is the Philadelphia, Delaware and Susquehanna Valley group.
Presented: Spring 2022
Eligible now for nomination

The Women’s Resource Center helps women and their children in the area help navigate life’s challenges and transitions, e.g., divorce, homelessness, etc. They also have programs to help girls develop leadership skills.
Awarded: Fall 2023
Eligible for nomination: Fall 2026

Daemion Counseling Center is a community based mental health center focused on helping community residents navigate life's transitions by providing expert yet affordable care.
Presented: Spring 2022
Eligible now for nomination

MCHC’s mission is to advocate for and empower prenatal and parenting families in Chester County to achieve healthy beginnings and a bright future through a caring culture of service
Eligible now for nomination

CASA ensures children who have experienced abuse or neglect can achieve a bright future by providing them with trained volunteer advocates who speak for their best interests.
Awarded: Fall 2021
Eligible now for nomination

Thorncroft aims to develop the physical and emotional well-being of all people regardless of their individual challenges in an equestrian environment of respect, love, and inclusion.
Presented: Fall 2021
Eligible now for nomination

Butterfly Baskets supports individuals and families experiencing pregnancy challenges, miscarriage, stillbirth, and infant loss by providing comfort, creating connections, and building community.
Eligible now for nomination

The CeaseFirePA Education Fund provides education about gun violence prevention with the goal of building awareness among citizens and among decision-makers so that our community becomes safer.
Presented: Spring 2023
Eligible for nomination: Spring 2025

Main Line Mentoring provides targeted support for T/E youth, most of whom are members of a historically underserved population.
Eligible now for nomination

ARCH is a coalition of parents, educators, and community members committed to promoting the well-being of youth in Tredyffrin and Easttown Townships
Presented: Fall 2023
Eligible for nomination: Fall 2025

This foundation enhances Tredyffrin Township's ability to provide resources and partnerships that create and sustain beautiful and active parks, open space, pedestrian trails, and community activities.
Presented: Spring 2024
Eligible for nomination: Spring 2026

Paws and Affection provides service dogs and companion dogs to local children under 21 with a range of disabilities and facility dogs to professionals who work with children in therapeutic, educational, or health-related settings.
Presented: Spring 2024
Eligible for nomination: Spring 2026

This organization helps provide continued rehabilitation to local individuals who have suffered from traumatic brain injuries, neurological disease and life altering injuries.
Presented: Fall 2023
Eligible for nomination: Fall 2025

Angel’s Retreat is a local volunteer-run rescue organization that helps dogs of all ages and breeds, including senior and special needs dogs requiring special care.
Eligible now for nomination

Take a Breather supports those battling cystic fibrosis and their family, serving the Greater Philadelphia area.
Eligible now for nomination

Originally serving Montgomery County, Love Works now serves the broader area to support the underserved in the community through educational programming, therapeutic support, and basic resources.
Eligible now for nomination

Hosts for Hospitals provides Lodging and Caring Support to patients and their families traveling to Greater Philadelphia
for medical care
Eligible now for nomination

LCH provides free and low-cost medical, dental, and mental health care to families in Chester County living in poverty who cannot access traditional medical care.
Presented: Fall 2024
Eligible for nomination: Fall 2026