Charity

Our fall service project with Bucks County Parks and Recreation is set for Saturday, November 14, back at Tohickon Valley Park where we worked last year. Please RSVP so we can give the county a headcount, and tell us if you can bring a shovel or a mini-sledgehammer. 📝 RSVP Now Register by Wednesday, November 11 Event Details Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Deer Wood Campground, Tohickon Valley Park, 171 Cafferty Rd, Pipersville, PA 18947 (same area as last year) Cost: Free Who: Dads and kids Register by: Wednesday, November 11 Service Project The afternoon comes in two parts. First we clear invasive species from the work area, which is the county’s biggest need, then we plant trees in the space we’ve cleared. The group is also looking at helping fund some of the trees; more on that once the county tells us how many are already covered. ...

Last October we came to Lincoln Financial Field as Team Mac & Cheese, cheered and played all morning, and left with fuller hearts. We’re doing it again. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 is the 25th annual CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day, and the YMCA Adventure Guides will be there in team shirts. We’d like you with us. Scan the QR code to join or donate to Team Mac & Cheese, or use the button below. 📝 Join Team Mac & Cheese Register by Friday, October 23 ...

Last October we came to Lincoln Financial Field as Team Mac & Cheese, cheered and played all morning, and left with fuller hearts. We’re doing it again. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026 is the 25th annual CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day, and the YMCA Adventure Guides will be there in team shirts. We’d like you with us. Scan the QR code to join or donate to Team Mac & Cheese. 📝 Event Details & Registration Why I Walk The CHOP Buddy Walk® is the sole fundraiser for CHOP’s Trisomy 21 Program, which cares for more than 1,200 children and 300 adults each year. The program would not exist as it does today without it. ...

Bethanna Holiday Shopping — Nov 22, 2025 There are days when the simple act of giving becomes the most meaningful lesson for our kids. On Saturday, November 22, 2025 the Firebirds Circle gathered at Walmart in Warrington to shop for Bethanna’s holiday program — a day of purpose, quiet pride, and joyful chaos as we shopped, and learned together. Our group of volunteers (13 strong) split into small teams to tackle wish lists. We aimed to make the holiday season brighter for the families Bethanna supports. Together we shopped for and prepared gifts that will be presented at the Annual Holiday Party in December. ...

There are days that remind you why community matters. Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 — the 24th annual CHOP Buddy Walk® & Family Fun Day at Lincoln Financial Field — was one of those days for the YMCA Adventure Guides. We came as Team Mac & Cheese, we cheered and played, and we left with fuller hearts and a deeper understanding of what it means to give back. Registration began at 9:30 a.m. and by 10:30 the program had everyone smiling. At 11:30 a.m. we joined the ceremonial lap — kids, parents, siblings, and friends walking together — and the whole arena hummed with joy and purpose until the event wrapped at 1 p.m. Our team parked in Lot K at the North Entrance and spilled onto the grounds to enjoy moon bounces, carnival games, face painting, character appearances, music, and delicious food and beverages. ...

Tree Planting at Deer Wood Campground — November 16, 2025 There’s something special about giving back to the places that give us so much. On Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Firebirds Circle gathered at Deer Wood Campground in Pipersville to plant trees — not just to beautify the grounds, but to honor the parks and natural spaces where we camp, explore, and build lasting memories together. This service project was more than tree planting. It was a hands-on opportunity to teach our children about environmental stewardship, demonstrate gratitude for the outdoor spaces we enjoy, and connect more deeply with nature through meaningful action. ...