Community Corner
Radnor-Area Nonprofits Joining Local Events To Promote Philanthropy
More than a dozen area nonprofit groups will be joining the Wheels of Wayne Car Show this weekend and Delco Gives campaign in May.
RADNOR TOWNSHIP, PA — Thirteen Radnor-area nonprofits have combined forces to participate in two local philanthropy opportunities: the Wheels of Wayne Car Show, a community car show sponsored by the Radnor Township Parks and Recreation Department, and Delco Gives, a community initiative to increase collective philanthropy through online giving in support of hundreds of local nonprofits serving Delaware County.
The 13 nonprofits participating in the community efforts include:
- Big Brothers Big Sisters
- Friends of Radnor 284
- Help Hope Live
- Main Line School Night
- Peter’s Place
- Radnor, A Better Chance
- Radnor Conservancy
- Radnor Educational Foundation
- Radnor Memorial Library
- Wayne Art Center
- Wayne Senior Center
- Willows Park Preserve
- Women’s Resource Center
Event Details
Wheels of Wayne Car Show
Find out what's happening in Radnorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The Wheels of Wayne Car Show event takes place from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Sunday along North Wayne Avenue and West Wayne Avenue in Wayne. More than 100 vintage, custom, and other specialty cars will line North Wayne and West Wayne Avenues for onlookers to enjoy. Families can take advantage of live music, food, and drink choices for purchase. Most of the nonprofits listed above will staff information tables, with giving opportunities to each organization’s mission, as well as the opportunity to support the Delco Gives initiative at the same time. For more information about Wheels of Wayne, visit: www.radnor.com/wow
Delco Gives
Find out what's happening in Radnorfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Hosted by The Foundation for Delaware County, Delco Gives encourages the community to explore and donate to a diverse range of nonprofits serving Delaware County through the delcogives.org online platform. The initiative runs from May 8 to May 9. Last year, nearly 10,000 people came together to raise more than $1.7 million for hundreds of nonprofits. Since registration opened on Jan. 6, more than 270 nonprofit organizations are signed up for this second annual event. To learn more about Delco Gives, how you can get involved, and to view the participating nonprofits, please visit delcogives.org.
Event Hosts
About the Radnor Township Parks and Recreation Department
The mission of the Radnor Township Parks & Recreation Department is to provide quality of life services for all members of the community by offering an array of year-round recreational programming, events, parks, facilities, and services that are delivered to the highest standards of excellence. The Department aims to serve the best interests of all residents by offering an array of opportunities and maintaining a secure environment that enhances the quality of life for all residents. www.radnor.com/recreation
About The Foundation for Delaware County
The Foundation for Delaware County is the largest grantmaking philanthropy in Delaware County. One of 900 community foundations across the U.S., the Foundation offers support and resources for nonprofits of every size, helps generous people give with more impact, brings together funders, nonprofits, and elected officials to address critical community problems, and responds to major challenges and crises as they arise.
In addition to grant funding, the Foundation operates the Center for Nonprofit Excellence to strengthen Delaware County's nonprofit community through training workshops and peer learning opportunities. The Foundation encourages philanthropy by connecting donors to worthy causes through efficient charitable giving vehicles like donor-advised and scholarship funds.
To learn more, visit the Foundation at www.delcofoundation.org and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and X at @DelcoFdn.
Participating Nonprofits
About Big Brothers Big Sisters
Since 1915, Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence (BBBSI) has been creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Big Brothers Big Sisters’ evidence-based approach is designed to create positive youth outcomes, including educational success, avoidance of risky behaviors, higher aspirations, greater confidence, and improved relationships. Serving children and families across Southeastern Pennsylvania and Southern New Jersey, BBBSI has been a trusted presence in the region for more than a century. Rooted in a strong belief that all young people have unlimited potential, BBBSI partners with families, schools, and community organizations to identify youth who would benefit from a caring adult mentor. We offer a range of evidence-based programs, including our flagship Community-Based Mentoring model and innovative school- and site-based initiatives such as Beyond School Walls, College Bigs, and POWER Up. Our programming is tailored to meet youth where they are—whether in the community, in schools, or awaiting a match—ensuring that every child can access mentoring that fits their needs. Learn how to get involved at independencebigs.org.
About Friends of Radnor 284
Recognizing the importance of educating young minds about scouting, leadership and nature, Friends of Radnor 284, Inc., a 501c3, was formed with the express purpose of acquiring a land parcel in Radnor Township for use by Radnor Troop 284. The purpose of Friends of Radnor 284, Inc. is the encouragement and promotion of Scouting as well as the preservation of open space in Radnor Township.
By improving the space and conserving the property, we have access to a priceless outdoor classroom for our boy and girl led Scout troops to learn and grow and where they hone their survival and scouting skills, discover how nature and conservation impact our local society and build a community of scouts that will transcend generations.
Friends of Radnor 284 and our troops are deeply committed to wilderness education. Our appeal is for support in our mission to preserve and protect this vital piece of natural habitat by implementing land management practices to preserve and enhance the habitat and develop educational programs and facilities to inspire the next generation of scouts and environmental stewards.
Donations to the FoR284 are accepted on a year-round basis. For more information regarding Friends of Radnor 284 and our conservation and youth scouting initiatives, please visit our website at: www.FOR284.org Contact information Kym Johnson, President FoR284 kymjohnsonfor284@gmail.com
About Help Hope Live
We believe that a medical crisis shouldn’t become a financial crisis™. Since 1983, Help Hope Live (helphopelive.org) has helped raise more than $188 million to cover the unmet medical needs of over 23,000 individuals and families.
Our 501(c)(3) nonprofit supports community-based fundraising for people with unmet medical expenses and related costs due to cell and organ transplants or catastrophic injuries and illnesses.
Help Hope Live has the highest possible four-star rating from Charity Navigator, and we are ranked nationally in the top 1 percent of all U.S. charities. For over 40 years, Help Hope Live has been showing clients and families how to bring together a network of relatives, friends, and neighbors in fundraising efforts to help cover the cost of uninsured medical expenses. These efforts play a critical role in helping our clients recover and maintain their health and independence.
The nonprofit was founded in 1983 by a Philadelphia heart transplant surgeon and his wife, a nurse, to help patients fund lifesaving transplants. Today, our mission spans a diverse patient community in all 50 states and Puerto Rico: people living with diagnoses ranging from COVID-19 and cancer to traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and chronic illnesses.
Funds raised through donations and community events not only sustain our nonprofit’s program and services but also enable special initiatives that impact local families, from emergency needs grants to adaptive bike giveaways for children in the tristate area living with disabilities.
About Main Line School Night
Enhancing the quality of the community since 1938, Main Line School Night (MLSN) is a nonprofit organization that offers adults of all ages affordable educational experiences to promote personal enrichment, learn new skills, explore artistic expression, meet insightful new people and engage in spirited discussion as part of a welcoming learning community. MLSN offers over 1,000 day, evening, and weekend classes, trips, and special events at the historic Creutzburg Center in Radnor, as well as Lower Merion High School, local businesses, and online.
About Peter’s Place
Since 2001, Peter’s Place has been dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment for grieving children and families. Each year, peer support groups at our Radnor center and in local schools serve hundreds of children and caregivers. In addition to direct support, Peter’s Place fosters a greater understanding of grief and its effects through education and research. Peter’s Place never charges a fee for its peer support groups, ensuring that services remain accessible to all who need them.
To learn more about Peter’s Place, visit www.PetersPlaceOnline.org or call 610-687-5150. Please follow us on social media @petersplace
About Radnor, A Better Chance
Radnor, A Better Chance’s goal is to develop leaders of tomorrow by providing students who show strong academic and leadership potential and who are from underserved communities, with a home away from home while attending Radnor High School in Delaware County.
The Radnor ABC Program provides a collaborative atmosphere, close academic support and monitoring of our scholars, as well as a wide variety of extracurricular activities. In an effort to challenge and engage our scholars, Radnor ABC makes every attempt to design academic support to fit each individual scholar’s needs.
Radnor ABC is located in downtown Wayne. The house is currently home to 10 scholars and four resident directors and tutors. To learn more about donation and volunteer opportunities, visit radnorabc.org. Insta: radnorabetterchance
Contact information: Candyce Wilson, Executive Director cwilson@radnorabc.org
Kristen Cook, Asst. Program Manager kcook@radnorabc.org
About Radnor Conservancy
A registered 501c3 nonprofit for over 20 years, Radnor Conservancy is dedicated to preserving and enhancing the natural beauty of Radnor Township. Through community engagement, conservation initiatives, advocacy for sustainable development, collaborations with other area nonprofits, and educational programs, we strive to foster a deeper appreciation for our local environment and create meaningful connections between our community and the natural beauty all around us.
About Radnor Educational Foundation
www.radnoreducationalfoundation.org
The Radnor Educational Foundation is celebrating its 30th year, supporting more than 3,600 Radnor public students in five schools. Since its inception in 1994, the Foundation has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to the Radnor Township School District students and teachers. Grants have covered a diverse number of programs in numerous categories including: STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) Programs, Curriculum Enhancement, Cultural Arts, Technology, Professional Development, and Community Engagement.
Grants from the Foundation are awarded three times per academic year, including a fall grant season, a winter grant season, and a spring grant season. Grant applications are received from students, faculty, administrators, and parents within the Radnor Township School District. Grant amounts range from hundreds to thousands of dollars, with a stringent review process provided by the Foundation’s Grants Committee and additional Board members ahead of grant awards being disbursed.
The Foundation is an independent, charitable 501c(3) organization registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is funded solely through donations from individuals and corporations, partner tax credits via the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program, and annual fundraising events.
About Radnor Memorial Library
Radnor Memorial Library’s mission is to provide programs, collections, space, and other resources that enhance the quality of life for the entire community. RML is a 501c(3) organization located in Wayne and is part of the Delaware County Library System. Open seven days a week, programs and events are held every day for all ages. RML offers a large, well curated collection of both print and digital resources, as well as unique items such as museum passes, chrome books, hotspots, and historic materials. New this year, the Library also offers a “Library of Things” with items such as a sewing machine, telescope, lawn games, a turntable, and more available to borrow with a library card. RML is the community’s destination for discovery and engagement, a home for cultural and intellectual enrichment and learning. Learn more at radnorlibrary.org.
About Wayne Art Center
Founded in 1931, Wayne Art Center is dedicated to enriching our community through the arts. Through arts education, outreach programs and exhibitions, Wayne Art Center affords artists and the broader community an interdisciplinary venue to explore, share and learn, while fostering a sense of community for arts education and appreciation. More than 35,000 individuals visit Wayne Art center each year to experience our exhibitions, programs, and events.
Wayne Art Center’s faculty of professional artists and exceptional teachers provides high caliber instruction in all phases of the visual, performing, and culinary arts with over 500 classes, workshops, lectures, and tours offered annually. Recognized as the finest in the Philadelphia region, Wayne Art Center’s galleries host more than 20 diverse regional, national, and international exhibitions each year featuring the works of emerging and established artists.
About Wayne Senior Center
Wayne Senior Center empowers older adults to age with purpose, confidence, and belonging. Located in the heart of Wayne, Pennsylvania, the Center offers a welcoming environment for adults aged 55 and older from across the tri-county region to enjoy engaging activities, access vital resources, and build meaningful relationships. Wayne Senior Center is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through wellness, lifelong learning, social connection, and independence and is committed to inclusivity, innovation, and community collaboration to meet the evolving needs of today’s older adults. For more information visit www.wayneseniorcenter.org. Contact: Katie Mahon, Executive Director, Email: katie@wayneseniorcenter.org, Phone: 610-688-6246
About Willows Park Preserve
After seven years of the Willows Mansion sitting idle and talks of tearing it down getting serious, a group of Radnor residents with a vision and passion for preservation founded the Willows Park Preserve in 2017. In 2019, the Willows Park Preserve signed a 25-year lease with the Township to restore, maintain and operate the Willows Mansion for community use.
The Willows Park Preserve’s mission is to revitalize the Willows Mansion as an integral part of the Willows Park and open it to the community as a welcoming and inclusive place for relaxation, connection, celebration and life-long learning.
The Willows Park Preserve values: Community, Inclusivity, Open Space, Historical Preservation, Life-Long Learning, Health and Wellness, Arts and Culture, and Collaboration.
To learn more about the Willows Park Preserve, please visit our website at: www.willowsparkpreserve.org or email us at: info@willowsparkpreserve.org
About Women’s Resource Center
https://womensresourcecenter.net
The Women’s Resource Center (WRC), a cornerstone of support, strength, and service for women and girls in Greater Philadelphia, is marking its 50th anniversary. Since 1975, WRC’s mission has remained consistent: Help women and girls successfully navigate difficult life transitions and inspire others to do the same. By providing resources, tools, and support for today, WRC creates hope for tomorrow. Contact: Executive Director, Beth Monroe, Email: beth@womensrc.org
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
