Directory of Charitable Institutions

2011 DIRECTORY OF CHARITABLE INSTITUTIONS

Below is a listing of Local Charitable Institutions who have responded with contact information and mission statements. Please see below for details in alphabetical order.

The Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center
Aldie Counseling Center *
The American Red Cross
Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic
BARC
Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve *
Buckingham Friends School
Bucks County Audubon Society
Bucks County Children’s Museum
Bucks County Choral Society
Bucks County Historical Society
Bucks County Symphony
Central Bucks Family YMCA
Central Bucks Senior Activity 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
Friends of the Delaware Canal
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania *
Good Friends, Inc. *
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County *
HealthLink Medical Center
Hepatitis B Foundation
Heritage Conservancy
Indian Creek Foundation *
Lenape Valley Foundation
Meals on Wheels of Central Bucks, Inc.
Network of Victim Assistance
Pearl S. Buck International *
Planned Parenthood Association of Bucks County
SEPCADD *
Tabor Children’s House
Tabor Children’s Services
TODAY, Inc. *
Village Improvement Association of Doylestown
Vita Education Services *
YWCA Bucks County *

* Indicates that the charity is a United Way Agency or Affiliate.

Disclaimer:

The 2011 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.

DIRECTORY

The Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, Inc.
1531 Stump Rd.
Chalfont, PA 18914
(215) 249-1938
Contact: Leah Stallings, Executive Director
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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
(215) 345-8530
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2291 Cabot Boulevard West
Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 642-3230
Contact: Joan MacNamara, Admin. Asst.
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Website: www.Aldie.org

Aldie Counseling Center provides a warm and caring environment in which individuals and families can address substance abuse problems with a variety of educational and professional therapeutic experiences. Assessment, treatment and referrals are offered as appropriate.

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
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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.

Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic
595 West State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-2260
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Contact: Peggy Dator, MSW
Website: www.aschealthclinic.org

The Ann Silverman Community Health Clinic provides free medical care, dental care and social services for low-income uninsured and uninsured residents of the Greater Central Bucks County community.

BARC Developmental Services
Buckingham Green 1 North
Second Floor
Route 202
P.O. Box 470
Holicong, PA 18928
Tel: 215-794-0800 ext:332
Contact: Danielle L. Fox, Development Coordinator
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Website: www.barcprograms.org

BARC Developmental Services is a non-profit agency in Bucks County, which offers programs and services to over 850 men, women, and children with intellectual disabilities and Autism. Programs include Early Intervention, Residential and Vocational Services, and Seniors Programs.

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve *
PO Box 685
New Hope, PA 18938-0685
(215) 862-2924
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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: Lucretia Wells

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
2877 Creamery Road
New Hope, PA 18938
Tel: 215-297-5880
Contact: Dorothy Downie
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BCAS is an environmental education organization. Our mission is to generate awareness, education and above all else, a sense of stewardship toward the environment.

Bucks County Children’s Museum
500 Union Square
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 693-1290
Contact: Kelly Krumenacker, President & Executive Director
Website: http://buckskids.org/bccm_board.htm

The Bucks County Children’s Museum’s mission is to be a fun, interactive and educational environment for children, parents and schools with exhibits that reflect Bucks County's unique history and culture.

Bucks County Choral Society
PO Box 702
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 598-6142
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Contact: Leland Felt, Choir Executive Council 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 Southeastern PA. It’s repertoire ranges from classical to contemporary.

Bucks County Historical Society
84 South Pine Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-0210
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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.

Bucks County Symphony
P.O. Box 500
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215-348-7321)
Website: www.buckscountysymphony.org
Contact: Curtis Cowgill, President

The Bucks County Symphony is the premier community orchestra in the South Eastern Pennsylvania Region. We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization with a mission of serving the community by providing residents with a local, affordable venue for enjoying classical music. Our orchestra musicians range from talented high school students to experienced community members who perform five concerts each year under the skillful direction of Maestro Gary S. Fagin. Each concert is performed with an energy and passion unique to our orchestra.

Central Bucks Family YMCA
2500 Lower State Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-8131; ext. 133
Contact: Zane Moore, CEO
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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 Activity Center
700 Shady Retreat Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-0565
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Contact: Edward J. Shean, Manager

We are a community center operating 10AM to 4PM Monday thru Friday. We have all types of activities available to our members. We serve Area Agency on Aging meals provided by Aramark services. We charge $10.00 for dues once a year.

Chandler Hall Health Services *
99 Barclay Street
Newtown, PA 18940
Tel: (215) 860-4000 ext. 1370
Fax: (215) 860-3458
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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 *
204 N. West Street, #101
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-9770
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Contact: Becky Van Dine, Office Administrator
Website: www.chcinfo.org

We provide free childbirth classes, parenting support groups, in-school services and career counceling to pregnant teens and young adults in Bucks and Montgonery counties. Also we facilitate a pregnancy prevention program to high schools.

Children's Cultural Center
50 North Main Street
Doylestown, PA 18901-3730
(215) 230-0160 Fax: (215) 230-8091
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Contact: Jackie Liney, Executive Director
Website: www.childrensculturalcenter.org
www.international-day.com

Since 1990 the CCC has been enriching the cultural and historical education of Bucks County youth. Our programs are presented in libraries and school classrooms; International Day Celebration is held at Bucks County Community College; we mentor teens who participate in the Congressional Youth Award Program.

Community Conservatory of Music
4459 W. Swamp Road
Doylestown, PA 18902
(215) 340-7979
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Contact: Christopher M. Dwyer, Executive Director
Website: www.CommunityConservatory.org

The Community Conservatory offers excellent education, exhibition and performance opportunities in music, drama and art for everyone. We seek to ignite a passion for the arts and to enhance life.

CONTACT Greater Philadelphia *
PO Box 167
Richboro, PA 18954
(215) 355-6611
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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
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Contact: Jim Sanders, Director of Development
Website: CountyTheater.org
AmblerTheater.org

The County Theater’s management team also programs for the Ambler Theater, Ambler, PA. Each theater is a separately incorporated 501 (c) 3 corporation.

Doylestown Hospital
595 West State Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-2200
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Contact: Linda A. Plank, VP Development (x2122)
Website: www.dh.org

Doylestown Hospital is a 207-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.

Friends of the Delaware Canal
145 South Main Street
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862-2021
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Contact: Susan Taylor, Executive Director
Website: www.fodc.org

The Friends of the Delaware Canal is an independent, non-profit organization working to preserve, restore and improve the Delaware Canal and its surroundings. Our primary goals are to ensure that the Canal is fully-watered from Easton to Bristol and the towpath trail is usable over its entire length.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
P.O. Box 27540
Philadelphia, PA 19118
Tel: 215-564-4657
Contact: Craig Murray, Development Coordinator
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Website: www.gsep.org

Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania serves over 5,000 girls ages 5 through 17 in Berks, Bucks, Carbon, Chester, Delaware, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, and Philadelphia counties. GSEP was chartered May 1, 2007. We are a volunteer-based, non-profit organization with 17,000 adult volunteers.

Good Friends, Inc. *
868 W. Bridge St.
P.O. Box 165
Morrisville, PA 19067
Tel: 215-736-2861
Contact: Ted Millard, Executive Director
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Website: www.goodfriendsinc.org

Good Friends, Inc. is a licensed community-based residential treatment program providing comprehensive behavioral health services for adult men recovering from alcohol / drug addiction.

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Non-profit organization providing affordable home ownership opportunities.

HealthLink Medical Center
1775 Street Road
Southampton, PA 18966
Tel: 215-364-4247
Contact: Mae O’Brien, Executive Director
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Website: www.healthlinkmedical.org

HealthLink’s mission is to provide compassionate, quality medical and dental care to working adults with incomes at or below the federal poverty guideline who do not have or are ineligible for health insurance. Compassionate care at HealthLink combines the expertise of dedicated professionals, supplemented entirely by medical and administrative volunteers, to create a fiscally responsible and streamlined approach to treating patients and providing preventative care.

Hepatitis B Foundation
3805 Old Easton Road
Doylestown, PA 18902
Contact: Peggy Farley, Director of Programs
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Tel: 215-489-4900
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Website: www.hepb.org

The Hepatitis B Foundation is the only national nonprofit dedicated to improving the quality of life for those affected by hepatitis B worldwide through research, advocacy and patient programs.

Heritage Conservancy
85 Old Dublin Pike
Doylestown, PA 18901
Tel: 215-345-7020
Contact: Robin Folkerts, Vice President, Advancement and Communications
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Website: www.heritageconservancy.org

The Heritage Conservancy, founded in 1958, 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 (ext 103)
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Contact: David H. Crosson, Executive Director
Website: www.indcreek.org

Mission Statement: To provide opportunities for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live in and enrich the community throughout their lives.

Lenape Valley Foundation *
500 N. West St.
Doylestown, PA 18901
Tel: 215-345-5300
Contact: Suzanne Rhodeside, Community Relations Director
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Website: www.lenapevf.org

Lenape Valley Foundation partners with residents of Bucks County encountering mental health, substance use, intellectual or developmental challenges, providing services to assist them in the pursuit of their personal aspirations and an enhanced quality of life. Lenape Valley Foundation is a private, not-for-profit provider of crisis, information and referral, treatment, case management, residential, consultation and psycho-educational services.

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.

Network of Victim Assistance *
2370 York Road, Ste. B-1
Jamison, PA 18929
(215) 343-6543
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Contact: Barbara P. Clark, Executive Director
Website: www.novabucks.org

NOVA serves victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes through 24 hour a day hotline support, individual and group counseling, accompaniment to emergency rooms, police interviews and court proceedings and financial assistance. NOVA educators provide prevention and awareness programs in schools to help reduce violence.

Pearl S. Buck International *
520 Dublin Road
Perkasie, PA 18944
(215) 249-0100, ext. 154
Contact: Janet Mintzer, President and CEO
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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) 259-5590
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Contact: Lauren E. Darkes; Community Affairs Coordinator
Website: www.ppbucks.org

The mission of Planned Parenthood Association of Bucks County is to ensure all people have the information, education, access to medical services, and freedom, and privacy to make informed, healthy sexual and reproductive choices.

SEPCADD, Inc.
Administrative Office:
542 Oak Avenue
Warrington, PA 18976
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Website: www.sepcadd.org
Tel: 267-241-0025

The mission of the South Easter Pennsylvania Council on Alcoholism & Drug Dependence, Inc. is to improve human life affected by alcoholism and other drug addictions. This is accomplished through prevention, education and intervention programming.

Tabor Children’s House
601 New Britain Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-4071, ext. 219
Contact: Ariana Burrows, Chief Development Officer
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Website: www.taborchildrenshouse.com

Tabor Children’s House is a private, non-profit community child development center, licensed through the PA Department of Public Welfare. Awarded the highest Keystone STARS rating (fourth star), the center offers child development services that include day care for infants through kindergarten students, before and after school care for school-age children, and a summer camp.

Tabor Children’s Services
601 New Britain Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-4071, ext. 219
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Contact: Ariana Burrows, Chief Development Officer
Website: www.tabor.org

Tabor Children’s Services, which has been accredited by the Council Accreditation since 1997, is committed to keeping children safe, strengthening 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
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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.

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 114-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 East Court Street
Doylestown, PA 18901
Tel: 215-345-8322
Contact: Linda Wolfson, Executive Director
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Website: www.vitaeducation.org

Vita Education Services brings learning to life for Bucks County residents by providing literacy, GED preparation, Family Literacy, English as a Second Language, Decisions for Teens, and Decisions for Living in both the community and the Bucks County Correctional Facilities. Services are provided by trained volunteers and professional staff.

YWCA Bucks County *
2425 Trevose Road
Trevose, PA 19053
Tel: 215-953-7793 (ext 101)
Contact: Kim Galloway, Administration Coordinator
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Website: www.ywcabucks.org

YWCA Bucks County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving children, women and families since 1954. YWCA Bucks County is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The YWCA provides a wide array of nearly 40 educational enrichment and social services programs to diverse, disadvantaged groups of individuals and families in underserved areas of Bucks County directly in their own neighborhoods and schools. These programs enable low-income residents to become more self-sufficient so that they can lead more independent and productive lives.

Antheil Maslow & MacMinn, LLP
P.O. Box 50
131 West State Street
Doylestown, Pennsylvania 18901
Phone (215) 230-7500
Fax (215) 230-7796
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Website: www.ammlaw.com

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