A COMPLETE LIST OF PROJECTS & FUNDING 2009-PRESENT 2016 DONATIONS
Amount: $50,000 How it was used: Namunda School Project, Malawi, Africa (Phase II) Construction which completes Four Classroom Blocks (sixteen classrooms), Ten Teacher and Administration Houses, Clean Water Supply, Outdoor Kitchen, Ablution Blocks, Water Tower, Latrines and Electrical Supply. Fulfilling the promise of education to the children of the Mulunje District of Malawi, Africa.
Amount: $18,000 How it was used: Academy of Exploration, Springfield, MO – Classroom lease for STEM Choice Program Initiative.
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: Earmarked funds for The Walden Montessori School, Media, PA
Amount: $8,000 How it was used: Texas Rangers Youth Academy, Arlington, TX – Youth Academy at Mercy Street Sports Complex
Amount: $5,500 How it was used: Adelpha Botello Callejo Elementary School, Dallas, TX – Counseling Center equipment and supplies
Amount: $5,500 How it was used: Namunda Primary School, Malawi, Africa. Meals for one year for entire school.
Amount: $5,500 How it was used: Winnetka Elementary, Dallas, TX – Physical Education supplies and storage.
Amount: $3,600 How it was used: Campbell Elementary & Weaver Elementary, Springfield, MO – Provide New Balance shoes to all girls participating in Girls on the Run program.
Amount: $1,000 How it was used: Boys and Girls Club, Springfield, MO – Invest to Invest
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic Scholarships for two students graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, San Diego, CA
Amount: $3,000 How it was used: Academic Scholarships for four students graduated from Buffalo High School, Buffalo, MO
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Academic Scholarships for two students graduated from Eldon High School, Eldon, MO
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Academic Scholarships fro four students graduated from Springfield High Schools, Springfield, MO 2015 DONATIONS
Amount: $300,000 How it was used: Namunda School Project, Malawi, Africa (Phase II) Construction which completes Four Classroom Blocks (sixteen classrooms), Ten Teacher and Administration Houses, Clean Water Supply, Outdoor Kitchen, Ablution Blocks, Water Tower, Latrines and Electrical Supply. Fulfilling the promise of education to the children of the Mulunje District of Malawi, Africa.
Amount: $18,000 How it was used: Academy of Exploration, Springfield, MO – Classroom lease for STEM Choice Program Initiative.
Amount: $15,000 How it was used: Webster Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA – School-wide Math Curriculum Program.
Amount: $9,000 How it was used: Academy at Palumbo High School, Philadelphia, PA – Development of an Integrated Robotics Program.
Amount: $7,540 How it was used: Franklin Learning Center, Philadelphia, PA – Audio system for their historic auditorium.
Amount: $5,500 How it was used: William Loesche Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA – Risers and seating for music and special needs music programs.
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Namunda School Project, Malawi, Africa Food for one year provided by Mary’s Meals in the Malunje District of Malawi, Africa
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: PAL (Police Athletic League of Philadelphia), Philadelphia, PA - “Cops Helping Kids” Program.
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Springfield Cardinals Educational Initiative, Springfield, MO - Provide Springfield, MO students District Wide to attend and participate in educational programs through the Springfield Cardinals.
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: St. Jerome School, Philadelphia, PA – STEM Engineering Kits
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Valley Youth House, Philadelphia, PA – Direct Housing, Household and Personal Items for Homeless Youth
Amount: $4,000 How it was used: Penrose Elementary, School Philadelphia, PA – STEM Science Kits Amount: $3,700 How it was used: Bridges for Youth, Springfield, MO – Renovation of after school facilities.
Amount: $3,650 How it was used: Thomas Holme Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA – Grade Two Reading Library
Amount: $3,500 How it was used: Richmond Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA – STEM Educational Supplies
Amount: $3,000 How it was used: Jarrett Middle School, Springfield, MO – Outdoor Classroom Project
Amount: $950 How it was used: Weaver Elementary School, Springfield, MO – Various support projects throughout the year
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Boys and Girls Club, Springfield, MO – Support of Youth after school programs
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic Scholarships for five students graduated from Buffalo High School, Buffalo, MO
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic Scholarships for two students graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, San Diego, CA.
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Academic Scholarships for two students graduated from Eldon, MO High Schools, Eldon, MO
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Academic Scholarships for five students graduated from Springfield, MO High Schools, Springfield, MO 2014 Donations
Amount: $300,000 How it was used: Namunda School Project, Malawi, Africa. Phase I Development which includes Two Classroom Blocks (eight classrooms), Eight Teacher Houses, Clean Water Supply, Headmaster House, Guard House, Administration Block, Ablution Blocks, Incinerator, Perimeter Fence, Land and Road Clearing, Electrical Supply and Water Tank. Continuing to fulfill the promise and hope for education in the Malunje District of Malawi, Africa; one of the poorest nations in the world.
Amount: $50,000 How it was used: Namunda School Project, Malawi, Africa. Textbooks for all students and curriculum for teachers to be used at the Namunda Primary School, Malawi, Africa.
Amount: $18,000 How it was used: Academy of Exploration, Springfield, MO – Classroom lease for STEM Choice Program Initiative Amount: $13,000 How it was used: Overbrook Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA – Go-Math Core Grade Standard textbooks and curriculum.
Amount: $12,000 How it was used: Kensington Multiplex High School, Philadelphia, PA – Athletic Equipment
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: St. Jerome School, Philadelphia, PA – STEM lab for all grades K-8
Amount: $8,700 How it was used: West Philadelphia High School, Philadelphia, PA – Three 3-D Makerbot Replicator Printers
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: First Book Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA – Purchase of books for programs.
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: SAEF (Springfield Area Educational Foundation); Springfield, PA Portable outfield fence for youth baseball.
Amount: $4,000 How it was used: Highland Park Elementary, Upper Darby, PA – School wide literacy program
Amount: $3,700 How it was used: Tilden Middle School, Philadelphia, PA – Projectors for auditorium and classrooms
Amount: $3,000 How it was used: Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield, Springfield, MO- Financial Literacy Program
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Nixa High School, Nixa, MO - Equipment for Journalism Department
Amount: $2,150 How it was used: Pleasant View Elementary School, Springfield, MO - Library Improvement
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic scholarships for two students graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, San Diego, CA
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Academic scholarship for one student graduated from Eldon High School, Eldon, MO
Amount: $4,000 How it was used: Academic scholarships for four students graduated from Buffalo High School, Buffalo, MO
Amount: $1,500 How it was used: Academic scholarships for three students graduated from Springfield, MO High Schools, Springfield, MO 2013 Donations
Amount: $300,000 How it was used: Namunda School Project; Malawi, Africa Phase II Development which includes the completion of Four Classroom Blocks (16 classrooms), Teacher Housing for 16 teachers, Headmaster Housing, Police/Guard Housing, Administration Block, Library, Perimeter Fence, Land, Road and Parking Lot Development, Clean Water Supply, Abulition Blocks, Incinerator, Guard House, Electrical Supply and Water Tank. Continuing to fulfill the promise and hope for education in the Malunje District of Malawi, Africa.
Amount: $30,000 How it was used: Shawmont School; Philadelphia, PA - Musical Instruments
Amount: $21,500 How it was used: Harmony House Domestic Violence Center; Springfield, MO - Educational Resource Center
Amount: $18,500 How it was used: John Q. Hammons Foundation – support of local Ozark Area Charities
Amount: $15,000 How it was used: Ozark Area Public Schools and Charities
Amount: $13,000 How it was used: F.S. Edmonds Elementary School; Philadelphia, PA – School Library Renovation
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: WePac; Philadelphia, PA – Promotes childhood literacy by engaging volunteers in Philadelphia public schools through reopening and staffing libraries, academic mentoring and after-school enrichment.
Amount: $7,000 How it was used: Cook-Wissahickon Elementary School; Philadelphia, PA – Art Kiln and supplies
Amount: $4,200 How it was used: Bayard Taylor Elementary School; Philadelphia, PA - Continuing maintenance of Educational Play Yard at Bayard Taylor Elementary School.
Amount: $4,000 How it was used: Halfway Elementary School, Halfway, MO – Outdoor Learning Classroom
Amount: $3,500 How it was used: Hurley Elementary School; Hurley, MO – Physical Education Class Equipment
Amount: $3,500 How it was used: Various 501 (c) (3) organizations in the greater Philadelphia Area
Amount: $3,040 How it was used: Pleasant View Elementary School; Springfield, MO – Indoor Reading Loft and Smartboard Response System Amount: $2,700 How it was used: Nixa High Pointe Elementary School, Nixa, MO; Smartboard Response System
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks; Springfield, MO – Back to School Backpack Giveaway
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Care to Learn; Springfield, MO – Provides immediate funding to meet emergent health, hunger and hygiene needs so every child is successful in school.
Amount: $1,800 How it was used: Niangua High School; Niangua, MO – High School Sports Equipment
Amount: $1,500 How it was used: Foundation for Springfield Public Schools; Springfield, MO – Support of Springfield Public Schools
Amount: $1,500 How it was used: Central High School; Springfield, MO – Sports Equipment
Amount: $1,000 How it was used: Pipkin Middle School; Springfield, MO – Library/Reading Materials
Amount: $750 How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary; Springfield, MO – Running and Jump Rope Club
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Academic scholarship for one student graduating from Eldon, MO High School.
Amount: $5,500 How it was used: Academic scholarships for four students graduated from Buffalo High School; Buffalo, MO
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic scholarships for two students graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School; San Diego, CA
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Academic scholarships for five students graduated from Springfield High Schools; Springfield, MO 2012 Donations
Amount: $1,046,500 How it was used: Namunda School Project; Malawi, Africa. Phase I Development which includes Two Classroom Blocks (eight classrooms), Five Teacher Houses, Clean Water Supply, Headmaster House, Administration Block, Pit Latrines, Ablution Blocks, Incinerator, Guard House, Perimeter Fence, Land and Road Clearing, Electrical Supply and Water Tank. Continuing to fulfill the promise and hope for education in the Malunje District of Malawi, Africa; one of the poorest nations in the world. Amount: $300,000 How it was used: Educational play yard for Bayard Taylor Elementary School located in the inner-city of Philadelphia. The play yard is both sustainable and environmentally green and is designed to teach lessons in technology, science, physical education, and teamwork by including a chess/checker station, an iPad/Tech learning center, a greenhouse, a playground and more
Amount: $50,000 How it was used: Eldon School District – Sports Complex Completion Costs
Amount: $26,800 How it was used: Ozark Area schools and organizations as well as scholorships
Amount: $19,500 How it was used: John Q. Hammons Foundation - support of local Ozark Area charities
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: Purchase of musical instruments and stage equipment at Morton Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA
Amount: $2,400 How it was used: John B. Stetson Middle School Scholastic Program, Philadelphia, PA
Amount: $1,300 How it was used: Pipkin Middle School, Springfield, MO - Matching award funds and classroom learning aids
Amount: $1,000 How it was used: Foundation for Springfield Public Schools - support of various educational programs
Amount: $1,000 How it was used: Friends of the Springfield Zoo
Amount: $750 How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary School, Springfied, MO - Running Club and Jump Rope Club purchase of shirts, shoes and equipment
Amount: $500 How it was used: Nixa reading club purchase of books, Nixa, MO
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Academic scholarship for one student graduated from Eldon High School, Eldon, MO.
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic scholarships for three students graduated from Buffalo High School, Buffalo, MO.
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic scholarships for two students graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, San Diego, CA. 2011 Donations
Amount: $73,200 How it was used: Namunda School Project, Malawi, Africa. Excavation, water well and first school room block preparation for grades K-8. Fulfilling the promise and hope for education in the Malunje District of Malawi, Africa one of the poorest nations in the world.
Amount: $50,000 How it was used: Swenson Arts & Technology High School, Philadelphia, PA: Fully Equipped Fitness Center
Amount: $50,000 How it was used: Anna Howard Shaw Middle School, Philadelphia, PA: Library Program, Family Resource and Professional Development Center
Amount: $30,000 How it was used: GAIA - Global Aids Interfaith Alliance is a 501(c(3) partner of The Hamels Foundation in Malawi, Africa. This money was used to respond to the tremendous needs of the people in Malawi, Africa. Person by person, village by village, candle by candle, we are determined to be the sisters and brothers these brave and lovely people deserve until with them we have driven back the darkness.
Amount: $30,000 How it was used: The Utley Foundation whose mission is to educate the community in proper treatment of animals and to raise funds for the fight against animal neglect, pain and suffering.
Amount: $30,000 How it was used: The Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation strives to help children and young adults living with arthritis by providing funds and education about the disease. They also support families who are struggling financially with extracurricular activities that promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition.
Amount: $30,000 How it was used: The Shane Victorino Foundation is dedicated to promoting opportunities for underserved youth in Philadelphia and Hawaii as it engages in projects which provide children with educational, recreational and wellnes programs.
Amount: $17,500 How it was used: Richard R. Wright Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Library Furniture and Books
Amount: $16,000 How it was used: Care to Learn – Funding emergency hunger, health and hygiene relief for school children.
Amount: $15,000 How it was used: Walter G. Smith Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Achieve 3000 and Learning Enrichment Programs
Amount: $14,000 How it was used: Fairhill School, Philadelphia, PA: Parent Literacy Program Amount: $10,500 How it was used: The Moyer Foundation - Granted The Hamels Foundation 2011 501 (c)(3) Annual Award. The Moyer Foundation assists in empowering children in distress by providing education and support - helping them to live healthy and inspired lives. Specifically for Camp Erin - Nationwide bereavement camps for grieving children and teens.
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: John F. Hartranft Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Outdoor Garden Program
Amount: $7,500 How it was used: Robert Morris School, Philadelphia, PA: Comprehensive Sound System
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: T.G. Morton Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Enhance Music & Performing Arts Programs
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Jules E. Mastbaum Vocational/Technical School, Philadelphia, PA: Microscopes and Spectroscopes for their science lab
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: F.S. Edmonds Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Library books and childrens bean bag chairs
Amount: $3,000 How it was used: L.W Waring Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Parent/Family Resource Center
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: William C. Longstreth Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Sports/Playground Equipment
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Austin Meehan Middle School, Philadelphia, PA: TI-73 Graphic Calculators
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia, PA: Science Kits
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School; Philadelphia, PA: Books
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Francis Hopkinson Elementary (K-8) School, Philadelphia, PA: Books
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Bayard Taylor Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Recess Kits
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Springfield Underprivileged Children’s Fund – Blue Jean Purchases Amount: $1,700 How it was used: Philadelphia Orchestra
Amount: $1,500 How it was used: Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield, MO. Enhancing the quality of life for youth as participating members of a richly diverse society.
Amount: $1,000 How it was used: Archway Programs – Supporting schools and social service programs for disadvantaged and disabled children.
Amount: $800 How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary School – After School Athletic Programs Springfield, MO
Amount: $90 How it was used: Missouri Blaze Basketball, Springfield, MO – Uniforms for children’s basketball team
Amount: $6,000 How it was used: Academic scholarships for five students graduated from Buffalo High School, Buffalo, MO
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic scholarships for two students graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, San Diego, CA
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Academic scholarship for one student graduated from Eldon High School, Eldon, MO 2010 Donations
Amount: $50,000 How it was used: Wilson Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Construction of playground and equipment
Amount: $40,000 How it was used: GAIA: (This is a 501(c)(3) partner of The Hamels Foundation that gives aid and resources to Malawi, Africa.) This money went towards a new well for safe drinking water and putting over 1200 children through school for an entire year.
Amount: $13,000 How it was used: Bayard Taylor Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Fine Arts enhancements (Auditorium Curtain)
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: CadeKids of Philadelphia: This program helps provide tutoring and mentoring programs within the Philadelphia public schools.
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: Friere Charter School: Adidas Clothing and Equipment for Sports Programs Amount: $10,000 How it was used: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Ozarks, Springfield MO
Amount: $8,000 How it was used: Hartranft Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Kindles & Reading Improvements
Amount: $8,000 How it was used: Marshall Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Smart Board and Technology Enhancements
Amount: $8,000 How it was used: Vare Middle School, Philadelphia, PA: Smart Board and Technology
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Morton Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Music Equipment
Amount: $2,500 How it was used: Underprivileged Childrens Fund, Springfield, MO: Blue Jeans
Amount: $700 How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary School, Springfield, MO: Running Club
Amount: $300 How it was used: Boys and Girls Clubs, Springfield MO
Amount: $250 How it was used: Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO
Amount: $250 How it was used: Discovery Center, Springfield MO
Amount: $2,000 How it was used: Eldon MO: Academic Scholarship for one student graduated from Eldon High School, Eldon, MO
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: Academic Scholarship for one student graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, San Diego, CA
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: Buffalo, MO: 5 Student scholarships were given with the top scholarship winner also receiving $4,000 in technology. 2009 Donations
Amount: $65,000 How it was used: Stetson Middle School, Philadelphia PA: Renovation of library, science room, music room, auditorium and other areas. Amount: $35,000 How it was used: GAIA: Helped put 270 students through school for one year. $10,000.00 was put toward funding of a baseball program for over 500 orphans
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: Olney West High School, Philadelphia PA: ESOL program
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: Morton Elementary, Philadelphia, PA: Music Program
Amount: $10,000 How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary, Springfield, MO: Basketball goals, books and a running program.
Amount: $5,000 How it was used: 501 (c)(3) Grant Recipient, Philadelphia, PA: Help Us Adopt
Amount: $3,000 How it was used: Taylor Elementary, Philadelphia, PA: Security system
Amount: $1,000 How it was used: Underprivileged School Children’s Fund, Springfield, MO: Provided winter clothing for students for one year.
Amount: $300 How it was used: Summit School, Springfield, MO
Amount: $130 How it was used: Meehan Middle School, Springfield, MO
Amount: $25 How it was used: Hillcrest High School, Springfield, MO