WSFS CARES Foundation Provides Third Quarter Grants to Organizations in Delaware and Pennsylvania
- The WSFS CARES Foundation has provided grants to four organizations, including American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula, Chester Charter Scholars Academy Foundation, New Leash on Life USA, and PIDC Community Capital.
- The grants will support various initiatives such as the establishment of a blood center, math intervention programs, rescue and rehabilitation of at-risk dogs, and economic development in Philadelphia.
- The WSFS funds will amount to $25,000 for each organization, except for PIDC Community Capital which will receive $50,000.
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American Red Cross of the Delmarva Peninsula (
Grant)$25,000
The Red Cross of Delmarva, located inWilmington, Del. , spans three states, providing lifesaving services to more than 1.4 million people across the Peninsula. The WSFS funds will support the organization’s new Wilmington Blood Center. -
Chester Charter Scholars Academy Foundation (
Grant to be paid in 2024)$25,000
The Chester Charter Scholars Academy Foundation’s purpose is to support the mission of Chester Charter Scholars Academy (CCSA), an arts integrated, K-12 nonprofit public charter school offering an exceptional educational option inChester, Pa. The WSFS funds will support the organization’s program for Number Sense: Changing the Math Mindset at CCSA. -
New Leash on Life
USA ( Grant)$25,000
Founded in 2010, New Leash on LifeUSA rescues at-risk dogs and works with justice-involved individuals in both prison and community settings to create second chances. The WSFS funds will provide general operating support to the organization. -
PIDC Community Capital (
Grant)$50,000
PIDC is Philadelphia’s public-private economic development corporation. It is a nonprofit joint venture between theCity of Philadelphia and theGreater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, founded in 1958. The WSFS funds will support PIDC’s Community Capital, which builds sustainable neighborhoods and revitalizes business corridors by making investments that create jobs, grow businesses, leverage outside capital, and provide goods and services to low-to-moderate income (LMI) communities.
“At WSFS, we envision a day when everyone will thrive,” said Patrick J. Ward, Executive Vice
“On behalf of the American Red Cross, I wish to express my gratitude to the WSFS CARES Foundation for their
“WSFS has been a tremendous partner for CCSA,” said Chris Hanlon, Executive Director at CCSA. “The support of this grant will play a critical role in supporting our math intervention initiative that is aimed at preparing our students for a variety of rewarding careers when they graduate. Our school community is incredibly grateful to have WSFS as a partner who truly cares about the students we serve in Chester.”
“New Leash is honored to partner with the WSFS CARES Foundation in investing in the extraordinary potential of justice-involved people and rescue dogs,” said Marian V. Marchese, Founder & CEO of New Leash on Life
“As Philadelphia’s economic development corporation, PIDC’s mission is to spur investment, support business growth, and foster developments that create jobs, revitalize neighborhoods, and drive growth to every corner of the city,” said PIDC President Jodie Harris. “We’re very grateful that this funding from the WSFS CARES Foundation will help support PIDC’s small business lending and business support services, particularly for diverse business owners and entrepreneurs. This will help expand our ability to offer flexible, affordable capital in growing local businesses—the backbone of our economy that create jobs and help build wealth for entrepreneurs.”
About the WSFS CARES Foundation
The WSFS CARES Foundation brings WSFS’ mission of We Stand for Service® to life across the communities we serve. The mission of the WSFS CARES Foundation is to support qualified nonprofit service organizations within our regional footprint that are invested in improving communities, fostering a spirit of inclusion and diversity, and whose focus aligns with the WSFS CARES Foundation’s transformational vision. For more information, please visit https://www.wsfsbank.com/about-us/community/wsfs-foundation.
About WSFS Financial Corporation
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