Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation, the charitable arm of Malvern Bank, National Association, a wholly owned subsidiary of Malvern Bancorp Inc., has announced the award of 14 grants to charitable, nonprofit organizations in its local markets totaling $105,000. The organizations were awarded grants at an event held at The General Warren Inne in Malvern on Sept. 26. A nationally renowned authority on fundraising then spoke to attendees about how to more effectively raise money for their charities.
The organizations receiving grants included the following.
FLITE, Foundation for Learning in Tredyffrin/Easttown funds programs that provide academic tools and support for Tredyffrin/Easttown students, especially those who face barriers to their educational success, so they have the academic tools, opportunities and support they need to succeed in school.
Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge promotes the principles of America's free society and encourages all Americans to embrace their rights and responsibilities and contribute to society's common good.
Home of the Sparrow in Exton provides housing and supportive services to homeless and low-income women and their children.
Maternal & Child Health Consortium in West Chester, founded in 1991, focuses on improving maternal and child health through the collaborative efforts of individuals, providers and policy makers.
Royer-Greaves School for Blind in Paoli aims to provide a caring and supportive place for children and adults with visual and other impairments to live, learn and train for rewarding and independent lives.
Timothy School in Berwyn is known as the state's oldest nonprofit school devoted exclusively to the educational needs of children with autism. The school works to develop an understanding of autism that recognizes the strengths and uniqueness of autistic children and the specialized methods needed to expand their educational opportunities.
Woodlynde School in Strafford serves students with diverse learning styles and endeavors to empower them to become strategic learners and self-advocates in an environment that provides both challenge and support.
After the grants were awarded, the nonprofit executives heard a presentation by Laura Fredricks, the founder and CEO of The Ask and author of several books, including "Winning Words for Raising Money." During her presentation, Fredricks shared strategies to help nonprofits and businesses raise money more effectively, including her "10 Essential Characteristics of an Exceptional Asker."
Malvern Federal Charitable Foundation's purpose is to promote charitable and educational activities within the markets where Malvern Federal Savings Bank has offices, supporting community organizations and other charitable causes that contribute to the quality of life in the local community.
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