2008 DIRECTORY OF CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS
BUCKS COUNTY
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The Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center Aldie Counseling Center * The American Lung Association of Pennsylvania The American Red Cross BARC Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve Buckingham Friends School Bucks County Audubon Society Bucks County Choral Society Bucks County Genealogical Society Bucks County Historical Society Central Bucks Family YMCA Central Bucks Senior Center Chandler Hall Health Services * Child, Home and Community* Children's Cultural Center Children's Developmental Program, Inc.* Churchville Nature Center Community Conservatory of Music CONTACT Greater Philadelphia * County Theater; Ambler Theater, Inc.; Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Inc. Doylestown Hospital The Free Clinic of Doylestown Friends Home and Village Friends of the Delaware Canal Girl Scouts of Freedom Valley * Good Friends, Inc. Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County * HealthLink Medical Center The Hepatitis B Foundation Heritage Conservancy Indian Creek Foundation * Lenape Valley Foundation Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks, Inc. Network of Victim Assistance Newtown Friends School Quaker School of Horsham Pearl S. Buck International Planned Parenthood Association of Bucks County Point Pleasant Plumsteadville EMS Reaching at Problems Tabor Children’s House Tabor Children’s Services TODAY, Inc. Town and Country Players, Inc. The Valley Day School * Village Improvement Association of Doylestown Vita Education Services * YWCA * Indicates that the charity is a United Way Agency or Affiliate.
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The 2008 Directory of Charitable Institutions compiled in this booklet or on this website is derived from an information only solicitation asking if the charity wished to be included in the directory. Each charity listed represents that all monetary contributions to that charity are tax deductible. Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP has not verified or confirmed this or any other representation made by the listed entities. © November, 2008. All rights reserved. Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP.
DIRECTORY
The Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center 107 Twining Bridge Road Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 968-4963 Contact: Mary Jane Stretch, Executive Director Website: www.AARK.org
The Aark is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release, when possible, of injured and orphaned wildlife and the education of the public on man's impact on the environment.
Aldie Counseling Center * 228 North Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901 AND 3369 Progress Drive Bensalem, PA 19020 (215) 345-8530 (215) 642-3230 Contact: Michael Ratajczak, Executive Director E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.Aldie.org
Aldie is a community counseling center, providing treatment for families and individuals of all ages, whose lives have been affected by alcohol or other drugs. They offer a sliding fee scale for Bucks County residents without health insurance. Services include; traditional individual, family and group counseling; an intensive program, and a “partial hospital”Evening Recovery Program, Pharmacotherapy, educational programs for schools and community groups; mobile engagement services; and referral to other appropriate treatment providers.
The American Lung Association of Pennsylvania 525 Plymouth Road, Suite 403 Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462 (610) 941-9595 Contact: Sherri Fiorentino, Admin. Website: www.lunginfo.org
The mission of the American Lung Association is to prevent lung disease and promote lung health.
The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter 23rd & Chestnut Streets Philadelphia, PA 19103 Tel: 215-299-4038 Fax: 215-299-4089 Contact: Ray Slater, Director of Planned Giving [email protected] Website: www.redcross-philly.org The American Red Cross –Southeastern PA Chapter helps local communities prevent, prepare for, and respond to disasters, from house fires to floods. Each year, SEPA Chapter trains thousands of people in life-saving skills (e.g. water safety, first aid, CPR) and collects thousands of pints of blood, in addition to disaster response and victim assistance.
BARC Buckingham Green 1 North Second Floor Route 202 P.O. Box 470 Holicong, PA 18928 Tel: 215-794-0800 Contact: Danielle Mosco, Development Coordinator Email: [email protected] Website: www.barcprograms.org
BARC is a non-profit agency in Bucks County, which offers programs and services to 900 men, women, and children with developmental disabilities. Programs include Early Intervention, Supported Living, Employment Services, and Seniors Programs.
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve PO Box 685 New Hope, PA 18938-0685 (215) 862-2924 Email: [email protected] Contact: A. Miles Arnott, Executive Director Website: www.bhwp.org
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve features 100 acres of native plants of Pennsylvania, with nearly 1,000 species of wildflowers, trees, shrubs and ferns for the public to visit and enjoy. Our mission is to lead people to a greater appreciation of native plants, to an understanding of their importance to all life, and to a commitment to the preservation of a healthy and diverse natural world. Open year-round, the Preserve offers guided walks, educational programs, bird watching, plant sales and other activities for all ages.
Buckingham Friends School PO Box 159, 5684 York Road Lahaska, PA 18931 (215) 794-7491 Website: BFS.org Contact: Scott Baytosh
Buckingham Friends School, a Quaker day school for children of all faiths in grades K-8, inspires a lifelong love of learning, nurtures a respect for the light in every person, and fosters a sense of spiritual community. Financial aid is available. EITC participant.
Bucks County Audubon Society at Honey Hollow 6324 Upper York Road New Hope, PA 18938 Tel: 215-297-5880 Contact: Denise Marshall, Admin. Email: [email protected] Website: www.bcas.org
Bucks County Audubon Society is a 50(c)(b) non-profit organization and operates the Honey Hollow Environmental Education center to encourage the love and understanding of the natural world through learning.
Bucks County Choral Society PO Box 702 Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 598-6142 Email: [email protected] Contact: Phyllis Sexton, President Website: buckschoral.org
Founded in 1973, the Bucks County Choral Society is an auditioned, volunteer choir based in Doylestown, PA. Under the direction of Artistic Director, Thomas Lloyd, the 100 voice choir performs in venues throughout Bucks County and is widely recognized as the area’s premiere large choral ensemble.
Bucks County Genealogical Society PO Box 1092 Doylestown, PA 18901 Contact: Donna Humphrey, Secretary
We are a non-profit organization for people interested in pursuing their family histories. Members annually receive three Newsletters and one Journal and may submit one free query of 30 words (per Newsletter issue). We are not part of the Bucks County Historical Society –we are a separate entity and looking for a new home.
Bucks County Historical Society 84 South Pine Street Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-0210 Email: [email protected] Contact: Douglas C. Dolan, Executive Director Website: www.mercermuseum.org
The Bucks County Historical Society, a non-profit organization, operates the Mercer Museum, Fonthill Museum and Spruance Research Library. The Historical Society promotes an understanding of history through objects, architecture, art and documents. A wide range of programs for all ages are offered year round.
Central Bucks Family YMCA 2500 Lower State Road Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 348-8131; ext. 24 Contact: Eugene Smith, General Director/CEO Email: [email protected] Website: www.cbfymca.org
Central Bucks Family YMCA is a non-profit organization serving over 10,000 members of all ages, incomes and abilities through a wide variety of programs such as child care, youth sports, teen-centered activities, fitness, swimming and camping. We do extensive outreach, collaborate with other community organizations, provide financial assistance and promote health and wellness in our community.
Central Bucks Senior Center 700 Shady Retreat Road Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 348-0565 Email: [email protected] Contact: Edward J. Shean, Center Manager
We are open Monday thru Friday 10am to 4pm. We supply lunch through the Area Agency on Aging five days a week. We are not supported by any town cities or boroughs in the Bucks County area. We have to raise funds daily through activities within the center and donations from the general public. Our utility bills for gas and electric run approximately $45,000 per year. We lease the building from Bucks County for $1.00 per year; but all repairs and replacement has to be paid by us. We need donations or grants.
Chandler Hall Health Services * 99 Barclay Street Newtown, PA 18940 Tel: (215) 860-4000 ext. 1370 Fax: (215) 860-3458 Email: [email protected] Contact: Andrea McCabe, Senior Director of Development Website: www.chandlerhall.org
Chandler Hall is a non-profit organization, guided by the Quaker principle of seeking God in everyone. It provides an array of quality care services for aging individuals, their families and caregivers, who become a part of the Chandler Hall Community.
Child, Home and Community* 144 Wood Street Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 348-9770 Email: [email protected] Contact: Beth Styer, Executive Director Website: www.chcinfo.org
Building a better future for children by empowering teen parents through education, advocacy and collaboration in order to ensure healthy births, enhance family stability and promote self-sufficiency.
Children's Cultural Center 50 North Main Street Doylestown, PA 18901-3730 (215) 230-0160 Fax: (215) 230-8091 Email: [email protected] Contact: Jackie Liney, Executive Director Website: www.childrensculturalcenter.org www.international-day.com
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS Our Workshops on Wheels programs provide schools and other community groups with opportunities for hands-on learning in 5 areas: Native Americans, Underground Railroad, Architectural Fun & Games, Dinosaurs & Fossils, History of Education in Bucks county. Historic Treasure Chests for each topic that are filled with exhibits, background information, technology driven activities, and even lesson plans, all of which were carefully planned to satisfy Pennsylvania state educational standards.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT Our Student Volunteer Program offers young people opportunities to give back to the community, while learning to accept greater independent responsibility. Teen Volunteers provide opportunities for youth over 14 to provide valuable assistance both within and outside of our office setting. To help local youth gain the technical skills necessary to succeed in school and beyond, our High Tech Teens project was created to provide working PCs to applicants. The Children’s Cultural Center is a proud sponsor for the Congressional Youth Award. This prestigious program was set up by the U.S. Congress to provide young people the opportunity to set and achieve personally challenging goals. We mentor young people over 13 ½ to help them register with the program and work toward achieving their individual goals by their 24th birthday.
FAMILY EVENTS Our annual International Day Celebration, held each October since 2000, celebrates the cultural diversity of our communities. This day-long festival features cultural entertainment, games, events, food and fun for the entire family. A popular feature of International Day is the Bocce Ball Tournament. Our Special Events Series, held 3 or 4 times a year, features local artists in convenient and intimate performances oriented especially toward families with younger children.
Children's Developmental Program, Inc. * PO Box 8, 501 W. Broad Street Quakertown, PA 18951 Tel: (215) 536-8359 Fax: (215) 536-9699 Email: [email protected] Contact: Betsy Nilsen, Director Website: www.cdpchildren.org
Children's Developmental Program is an early intervention preschool and childcare program that provides a quality integrated preschool experience to children in Upper Bucks County.
Churchville Nature Center 501 Churchville Lane Churchville, PA 18966 (215) 357-4005 Email: [email protected] Contact: Chris G. Stieber, Director Website: www.churchvillenaturecenter.org
Churchville Nature Center is an environmental education center with a mission of education for our youth and communities and promoting land stewardship. Facilities include a visitor center, two miles of nature trails, wildlife gardens and a Lenape Native American Village.
Community Conservatory of Music 4459 W. Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18902 (215) 340-7979 Email: [email protected] Contact: Steve Rock, Executive Director Website: www.CommunityConservatory.org
Individual lessons and group classes in music, visual art, and acting with professional faculty. Charitable outreach programs for disabled, seniors, at-risk children and financially disadvantaged.
CONTACT Greater Philadelphia PO Box 167 Richboro, PA 18954 (215) 355-6611 Email: [email protected] Contact: Lenore Sherman, Executive Director Website: www.contactgreaterphiladelphia.org
Contact Greater Philadelphia answers suicide and crisis intervention telephone lines as well as warm lines providing free and confidential services to the five county Philadelphia areas. Assess and send in life-saving interventions, when necessary. Provide reassurance services to isolated seniors, 365 days/year. Make and receive 110,000 calls/year, using volunteers we recruit and train.
County Theater PO Box 779 20 East State St. Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-6789 ext. 17 Email: [email protected] Contact: Jim Sanders, Director of Development Website: CountyTheater.org AmblerTheater.org BrynMawrFilm.org
The County Theater’s management team also programs for the Ambler Theater, Ambler, PA and the Bryn Mawr Film Institute, Bryn Mawr, PA. Each theater is a separately incorporated 501 (c) 3 corporation.
Doylestown Hospital 595 West State Street Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-2200 Email: [email protected] Contact: Linda A. Plank, VP Development (x2122) Website: www.dh.org
Doylestown Hospital is a 200-bed acute care hospital. We are non-profit and will confirm in writing all tax- deductible contributions. Donations are accepted for all hospital departments, programs or unrestricted for the area of greatest need. The Free Clinic of Doylestown 595 West State Street Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-2260 Email: [email protected] Contact: Peggy Dator, MSW, LSW Website: www.tfcod.org
The Free Clinic of Doylestown provides free medical care, dental care and social services for low-income, uninsured residents of the greater Central Bucks County Community.
Friends Home and Village 50 S. Congress Street AND 331 Lower Dolington Road Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 968-3346 Contact: Mary Ann Brooks Web site: www.FriendsHomeandVillage.org
Friends Home and Village are two small communities offering affordable retirement living in the Quaker tradition. Independent and assisted living are available.
Friends of the Delaware Canal 145 South Main Street New Hope, PA 18938 (215) 862-2021 Email: [email protected] Contact: Joseph Szafran, Executive Director Website: www.fodc.org
The Friends of the Delaware Canal is an independent, non-profit organization working to restore, preserve and improve the Delaware Canal and its surroundings. Our primary goals are to ensure that the Canal is fully-watered and the towpath trail is continuous.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania * P.O. Box 27540 Philadelphia, PA 19118 Tel: 215-564-4657 Contact: Jan Albaum, V.P. of Development Email: [email protected]
GSEP serves over 50,000 girls ages 5 through 17 in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties. We are a volunteer-based, non-profit organization with 17,000 adult volunteers.
Good Friends, Inc. * P.O. Box 165 868 W. Bridge St. Morrisville, PA 19067 Tel: 215-736-2861 Contact: Ted Millard, Exec. Director Email: [email protected] Website: www.goodfriendsinc.org
GoodFriends, Inc. is a comprehensive residential drug and alcohol treatment for adult males.
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County * 215 Matthews Avenue New Britain, PA 18901 (215) 348-2204 Email: [email protected] Contact: Sam Martin, Office Manager Website: www.habitatbucks.org
It is the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County to build affordable homes, better lives, stronger families, and safer communities through partnerships with people and organizations throughout Bucks County. We are a non- profit, volunteer-driven organization that extends the opportunity to purchase affordable homes to families who would not otherwise have that chance. Three key resources are necessary in order to fulfill our mission: funds, volunteers and vocal support. Each home requires a commitment of 2000 volunteer hours, financial contributions averaging $4,250 per day and the dedication of innumerable individuals speaking on behalf of the program –and Habitat relies strictly on our neighbors and partner families to provide those resources. Get involved today! > Act! Give! Share!: volunteer, advocate and donate by visiting www.habitatbucks.org or calling 215.348.2204.
HealthLink Medical Center 1775 Street Road Southampton, PA 18966 Tel: 215-364-4247 Contact: Barbara Latady Email: [email protected] Website: www.healthlinkmedical.org
Health Link is a free-standing, community-based primary care center which provides free medical and dental care to individuals and families, ages 19 to65+, living in Bucks or Montgomery Counties, who are employed and without insurance for healthcare and whose earnings fall below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Care is provided, free of charge, by a mostly volunteer physicians, specialists, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, dentists, dental hygienists, and clerical support staff committed to the HealthLink initiative.
The Hepatitis B Foundation * 3805 Old Easton Road Doylestown, PA 18902 Tel: 215-489-4900 Contact: Peggy Farley, Community Relations Manager Email: [email protected] Website: www.hepb.org
The Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national nonprofit organization solely dedicated to finding a cure and improving the quality of life for those affected with hepatitis B worldwide through research, education and patient advocacy. The Foundation is located in the new Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center, which it created to expand and accelerate its research mission. For more information, please visit www.hepb.org or call (215) 489-4900.
Heritage Conservancy 85 Old Dublin Pike Doylestown, PA 18901 Tel: 215-345-7020 Contact: Gene Sirni, Vice President for Advancement and Communications or Beth Gallagher: 215-345-7020 ext. 125 Email: [email protected] Website: www.heritageconservancy.org
The Heritage Conservancy, founded in 1985, promotes open space preservation, natural resource protection, property stewardship, historic structures, wildlife habitat restoration, biodiversity, and sustainable agriculture. These goals are achieved through professional land use planning and design, public outreach and education, innovative land conservation and historic preservation strategies, and the application of “best management practices” for property stewardship.
Indian Creek Foundation * 420 Cowpath Road Souderton, PA 18964 (267) 203-1500 Email: [email protected] Contact: David H. Crosson, Executive Director Website: www.indcreek.org
Mission Statement: To provide opportunities for people with developmental disabilities to live in and enrich their communities while meeting their vocational, family, personal and spiritual needs from birth to death.
Lenape Valley Foundation * 500 N. West St. Doylestown, PA 18901 Tel: 215-345-5300 Contact: Sharon Curran Email: [email protected]
Lenape Valley Foundation provides quality mental health care and mental retardation services to residents of Bucks County. A comprehensive range of services has been developed based on the identified needs of our clients and community.
Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks, Inc. * 252 Belmont Avenue Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 345-6065 Contact: Mary Danzis or Alice Schroth, Coordinators
We serve an average of 63 clients two meals per day Monday thru Friday. Our pantry aids help prepare the meals on the trays and our delivery people take it to the clients. Our pantry aids and delivery people are all volunteers as well as the Board of Directors.
Newtown Friends School 1450 Newtown-Langhorne Road Newtown, PA 18940-2442
Network of Victim Assistance * 2370 York Road, Ste. B-1 Jamison, PA 18929 (215) 343-6543 Email: [email protected] Contact: Barbara P. Clark, Executive Director Website: www.novabucks.org
NOVA provides hotline support, individual and group counseling, advocacy and court accompaniment for victims of crime in Bucks County and works to eliminate violence in our homes, schools and communities through prevention, education, and training programs.
Pearl S. Buck International * 520 Dublin Road Perkasie, PA 18944 Tel: 215-249-0100, ext. 161 Contact: Janet Mintzer, President and CEO Email: [email protected] Website: www.psbi.org
PSBI is a private non-profit organization with three distinct functions that operate with one common mission of promoting the legacy and dreams of Pearl S. Buck. Her commitment to improving the quality of life and expanding opportunities for children, promoting and understanding the values and attributes of other cultures, the injustice of prejudice, and the need for humanitarianism throughout the world.
Planned Parenthood Association of Bucks County 610 Louis Drive, 1st Floor Warminster, PA 18974-2846 (215) 785-4594 Email: [email protected] Contact: Miriam B. Chaloff, Director of Development Website: www.ppbucks.org
Planned Parenthood offers affordable, comprehensive reproductive health care (including testing and treatment of STDs and anonymous HIV testing) in medical offices in Bristol, Bensalem, Doylestown, Quakertown and Warminster for women, teens and men. Conducts sexuality education programs in community settings and schools. Provides advocacy for freedom of choice. Sliding-fee scale for all services.
Point Pleasant-Plumsteadville EMS * 5205 Stump Road PO Box 391 Plumsteadville, PA 18949 (215) 766-7285 Email: [email protected] Contact: Sue Morrison, President Website: www.medic124.org
Emergency Ambulance (911) EMS Unit; Basic & Advanced Life Support 24/7, 365 days a year.
The Quaker School at Horsham 250 Meetinghouse Road Horsham, PA 19044 (215) 674-2875 E-mail: [email protected] Contact: Van Richards, Director of Development Email: [email protected] Website: www.quakerschool.org
The Quaker School at Horsham is a Friends elementary and middle school, grades pre-1st through 8th, for bright children who learn differently. Children discover the joy of successful learning in small classes with an individualized educational program.
Reaching At Problems, Inc. Box 211 Chalfont, PA 18914 (215) 822-3083 Contact: Donna Lasorde Cimino, Executive Director
RAP, Inc. is a state licensed, therapeutic group care residence providing round the clock care for adolescent, non- delinquent girls who are working out difficulties within themselves and their parents.
Tabor Children’s House 601 New Britain Road Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 348-4071, ext. 219 Email: [email protected] Contact: Ariana Burrows, Chief Development Officer Website: www.taborchildrenshouse.com
Tabor Children’s House offers child development services at two sites. On the agency’s Doylestown campus, Tabor Children’s House provides childcare for infants to kindergarten, before and after school care, and a summer camp. The site at the Dublin Tec Center, 123 N. Main Street in Dublin, provides care for children aged 6 weeks to 5 years, including pre-school and pre-kindergarten.
Tabor Children’s Services 601 New Britain Road Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 348-4071, ext. 219 Email: [email protected] Contact: Ariana Burrows, Chief Development Officer Website: www.tabor.org
Tabor Children’s Services is committed to keeping children safe, strengthening challenged families and promoting independence through intensive in-home family services, family foster care, adolescent life skills training, abuse prevention services, special needs adoption, community living arrangements and mental health counseling.
TODAY, Inc. * PO Box 908 Newtown, PA 18940 (215) 968-4713 x230 Email: [email protected] Contact: Pat Terzi, Executive Assistant Website: www.todayinc.org
TODAY, Inc. is known for its ability to provide an integrated, cost effective, individualized, innovate and comprehensive continuum of care to those affected by the disease of chemical dependency and mental health disorders.
Town & Country Players, Inc. PO Box 323 Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 794-3849 (treasurer) Email: [email protected] Contact: David H. Keller –Treasurer Website: www.townandcountryplayers.org
We promote and present plays in a community theater that has been serving Bucks County for more than 50 years.
The Valley Day School* 300 Allendale Drive Morrisville, PA 19067 (215) 295-1155 Email: [email protected] Contact: Jeff Brooks, School Accountant Website: www.valleyday.org
Valley Day School is a private special education school for students with emotional and neurological problems. We service the public school districts in Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware and Philadelphia Counties in Pennsylvania, and Mercer and Burlington Counties in New Jersey.
Village Improvement Association of Doylestown 595 West State Street Doylestown, PA 18901 (215) 348-3979 Contact: Judy Melson, Planned Giving Chairman Website: www.doylestownhospital.com
Village Improvement Association is a 110-year-old non-profit organization whose mission is to improve the health and beauty of Bucks County. The five areas of designated giving include: Welfare Fund, Community Response Fund, James-Lorah Memorial Home, Women’s Scholarship Fund and Unrestricted Endowment.
Vita Education Services * 8 E. Court Street Doylestown, PA 18901 Tel: 215-345-8322 Contact: Frances P. Stengel, Exec. Dir. Email: [email protected] Website: www.vitaeducation.org
Vita Education Services brings learning to life for Bucks County residents by providing literacy, GED preparation, Adult Diploma Program, Family Literacy, English as a Second Language (ESOL) and Personal Decision Making© programs in both the community and the Bucks County Correctional Facilities. Services are provided by trained volunteers and professional staff.
YWCA of Bucks County 2425 Trevose Road Trevose, PA 19053 Tel: 215-953-7793 Contact: Lorna Michelson, Exec. Director Email: [email protected] Website: www.ywcabucks.org
The YWCA provides social services to women, children and families throughout Bucks County, PA.
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