Phillies' Sandberg, Buchanan salute Community Heroes
Local non-profits, which received nearly $2 million in Phillies Charities, Inc. grants throughout the year, recognized for tireless efforts during Phillies Season of Giving
Local charities and organizations that have been making an impact in the community were recently selected to receive a Phillies Charities, Inc. grant, as well as recognized for their tireless efforts at a Phillies Charities Holiday Giving Party held this past Monday, December 15 in the Diamond Club at Citizens Bank Park.
"There are so many community heroes that provide invaluable services to individuals and families in times of need," said Lyn Montgomery, President, Phillies Charities, Inc. "It is our hope that the Phillies' Charities grants awarded will continue to aid the efforts of these outstanding organizations in giving back to the community."
Nearly $2 million in grants have been awarded throughout the year. Grant recipients at the Holiday Giving Party were given the Phillies red carpet treatment by Phanta Claus. Among those in attendance were Manager Ryne Sandberg, Phillies Charities, Inc. Board Member Margaret Sandberg, pitcher David Buchanan and his sister, Sarah Buchanan, who have traveled to Rwanda in past offseasons in support of the Kula Project, one of the many charities honored that evening. The event was also co-emceed by Phillies Broadcasters Tom McCarthy and Gregg Murphy, alongside Director of Public Affairs Scott Palmer.
Phillies Charities, Inc. serves as the fundraising arm of the Phillies organization and awards grants to a variety of charitable organizations each year. For more information on Phillies Charities, Inc. please visit www.phillies.com/community.
2014 PHILLIES CHARITIES, INC. COMMUNITY HEROES
2014 Grant Recipients Include:
| ACHIEVEability Philadelphia, PA Aid for Friends Philadelphia, PA Aiden's Heart Foundation Downingtown, PA Assistance in Healthcare, Inc. Philadelphia, PA Bethel Chapel Church Philadelphia, PA Center for Resolutions Media, PA ChildWay Pediatric Services Lansdale, PA Friars Society West Chester, PA Kaleidoscope Therapeutic Riding Program Tabernacle, NJ Katie at the Bat Narberth, PA Kennedy Health Foundation Voorhees, NJ Kula Project Learning to Lead Malvern, PA Marlton Sports Unity Program Marlton, NJ Musicopia Philadelphia, PA PACT for Animals Gladwyne, PA Philadelphia Wooden Boat Factory Philadelphia, PA Riverbend Environmental Education Center, Inc. Gladwyne, PA Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley Allentown, PA SHARE Food Program Philadelphia, PA SquashSmarts Philadelphia, PA Steppingstone Scholars Philadelphia, PA The East Park Leadership and Conservation Center Philadelphia, PA Twilight Wish Doylestown, PA
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