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Philanthropy

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An empty, dimly lit independent restaurant interior with rain on the window, symbolizing resilience after a disaster.
Food & Drink

Independent Restaurants Need More Than Philanthropy to Survive.

This year, the IRC and Chase Disaster Relief Fund will award $3 million in grants to independently owned restaurants recovering from natural disasters.

Sophie Nguyen·August 15, 2026
State-of-the-art robotic surgery system in a new Rushville dental facility, symbolizing restored healthcare access for the community.
Services

Rushville dental care access restored with new robotic surgery facility

After a decade without local dental care, residents of Rushville, Illinois, can now access a new facility equipped with an FDA-cleared robotic surgical system, thanks to an anonymous donor.

Marco Alvarez·July 12, 2026
Florist kindly gives a flower to a child with a coin, symbolizing community spirit and Mother's Day generosity.
Business Spotlights

Local businesses share Mother's Day community contributions

At Holtschlag Florist, owner Michael Ericson sometimes gives flowers to children who can only afford them with a quarter, embodying a profound, non-transactional commitment to community.

Marco Alvarez·May 8, 2026
A hand pins a remembrance symbol to a lapel, with a blurred Philadelphia skyline in the background, symbolizing local support for 9-11 charities.
Business Spotlights

Steven Singer Jewelers Donates $500K to 9-11 Charities

Since 2009, Steven Singer Jewelers, a local Philadelphia business, has quietly donated over half a million dollars to 9-11 charities.

Marco Alvarez·May 2, 2026
PeoplesBank employees and community members celebrating a significant philanthropic grant, symbolizing the bank's commitment to local support and growth.
Business Spotlights

PeoplesBank Earns Awards for Community Involvement Achievements

PeoplesBank announced $1.

Marco Alvarez·April 10, 2026