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November 19, 2024 -
At the Nov. 19 2024 Bucks For Kids Board of Directors meeting, the Board awarded five grant requests, for a total of $4,708. The requests were for swimming lessons, Basketball camp for two boys, Uber Gift Card and day care for a two year old who lives with his grandmother. Grandmother doe s not qualify for an Early Learning Resource supplement as she is not working. Look for our Annual Appeal letter soon and keep us in your thoughts in this holiday season.
October 10, 2024 - October 8, 2024 -
At the October 8 meeting, two grants were awarded, one for soccer cleats and the second for Martial Arts classes. The Board of BFK met with the Bucks Co. Children and Youth Advisory Board after the BOD meeting. The two groups are committed to working together to help Bucks Co. kids in care enjoy healthy childhoods."
September 24, 2024 - June 10, 2024 - June 7, 2024
May 7, 2024
Thanks to Makefield Women’s Association, we can continue to provide kids and teens served by Bucks County Children & Youth with “enrichment activities”: sports fees, music and art lessons, academic tutoring, clothing, summer camp, school trips, electronics and higher education expenses (books, etc.). December 3, 2023 – Sauers Cares partnered The afternoon began with a visit from Pennsylvania State Representative Brian Munroe who came by to wish the event good luck. After event participants had an opportunity to enjoy cups of hot chocolate and delicious treats from the bake sale, Santa Claus made his big entrance. After each five game set, families had the opportunity to have their photo taken with Santa. “The bingo event that Sauers Cares hosted was such a great time! It was so fun to spend time with my niece and celebrate the season while also supporting a local charity. I love the mission of Sauers Cares, the way they lift up and give back to the community. We can’t wait for the next event!,” Lisa Witman, event participant and Hatboro resident said. Proceeds from this event benefitted Bucks For Kids, a nonprofit organization that funds “extras” for children within the Bucks County foster care system by way of caseworker requests. Typical requests include funding for tutoring, music lessons, clothing, beds, uniforms, computers, graduation and prom expenses, college application fees, class trips and other “extras” that other children often take for granted. For more information about Sauers Cares or to submit a community project for our partnership consideration, please visit our website at www.sauerscares.org. Pictured: Stephanie Sauers Boyd, Sauers Cares Executive Director and Danielle Fox, Sauers Cares Community Engagement and Fundraising Manager present the event proceeds to Nancy Taylor, Bucks For Kids Executive Director, Dawn Padanyi, Lodina Slawecki and Linda DeMario. November 28, 2023 – At its Nov. 28 monthly BOD meeting, Bucks for Kids awarded a total of $4,815.40 to 9 children. These grants were for basketball leagues, winter clothing, driving lessons, cub scouts and boxing lessons. Thank you to our donors for making this possible! November 21, 2023 – Bucks for Kids Nancy Larkin Taylor and Steven Harter of Bucks for Kids provided information to the group about how our organization can help fund extracurricular activities for their grandchildren. We are so grateful to these grandparents who have stepped up to this tremendous challenge. From left to right: Steven Harter of Bucks for Kids; Beth Jester, foster parent; and Nancy Larkin Taylor of Bucks for Kids. October 23, 2023 – Bucks for Kids gratefully We are so grateful that CMI chose to partner with us for the benefit of these at-risk kids and teens. From left to right: Linda Dimario, Steven Harter and Robert Davis of Bucks for Kids Board; Donna Dolan, Business Development Manager from CME; Wendy Skokowski, Rebecca Van Dine, Dawn Padanyi, and Nancy Larkin Taylor of Bucks for Kids. October 15, 2023 – Bucks for Kids gratefully received We are so grateful that Kimberton Whole Foods chose to partner with us for the benefit of the kids and teens we serve! In picture left to right: Kimberton Foods Stephanie Lafferty; Nancy Larkin Taylor of Bucks for Kids, with B4K Mascot J.D.; Kimberton employees Sarah Nicholas, Gerri Matey, and Riley Powell. Picture courtesy of Robert Kerr, assistant store manager. October 3, 2023 – Bucks for Kids From left to right: Daniel Lustig, Danielle Lustig and Tommy Lustig October 3, 2023 – Bucks for Kids gratefully We are so grateful that the Commissioners once again chose to partner with us for the benefit of the kids and teens we serve! From left to right: Commissioners Robert J. Harvie, Jr.; Diane M. Ellis-Marseglia, LCSW; and Gene DiGirolamo. August 14, 2023 – Wade’s Comic Books of From left to right: Bryan, Mary, Wade Shaw, Angela & Brittany. June 22, 2023 – Bucks for Kids is an all-volunteer organization that has for over 30 years helped fund extracurricular activities for kids and teens being cared for by Bucks County Children & Youth: Summer camps, sports fees, music and art lessons, tutoring, clothing, class trips, laptops, books for college, etc. We are so grateful that once again Business Cares Committee of the Chamber chose to partner with us for the benefit of these at-risk kids and teens. From left to right: Linda Dimario, Bucks for Kids; Karen Lasorda, Penn Community Bank and Business Cares member; Nancy Larkin Taylor, Buck for Kids; Theresa Fera, President & CEO of C.B. Chamber; Brad Sanders, C.B. Chamber; Tom Hebel, Bucks Country Gardens and Business Cares member; Kim D’Onofrio, C.B. Chamber. June 9, 2023 – This will take place on Tuesday June 20 at 3 pm to 7 pm. The facilitator will be Liz Vibber of the Catalyst Center for Non Profit. All Directors will brainstorm about the future of Bucks For Kids, examining Trends, Events and Issues that will affect Bucks for Kids in the next three to five years. Bucks for Kids raises funds for Bucks County Kids in Foster Care and those receiving services from Bucks County Children and Youth. B4K provides funds for enrichment experiences, summer camp, sports registration, dance, music, karate lessons. Each grant meets the need that the individual child or youth has right now. Pictured are Rebecca Van Dine, Fund Raising Chair, Nancy Larkin Taylor, Executive Director, Wendy Skokowski, Treasurer, Dawn Padanyi, Esq. Board Chair and J. D (Jackie Daniels, Dawn's new roomate.) May 24, 2023 – Twelve applications from Children and Youth caseworkers and one scholarship application were reviewed at yesterday's BFK Board meeting. The BOD granted $2,000 to the scholarship applicant, for sophomore year, and $4,549 to pay for summer camps, after-school activities, and sports registration. We couldn't do it without our donors - thank you! March 20, 2023 – “We are so grateful that Fred Beans Automotive Group chose to partner with us for the benefit of the kids and teens we serve,” said Rebecca Van Dine, a member of Bucks for Kids Board of Directors. “We are proud to support Bucks for Kids, which has such a positive impact on youth within the communities we serve,” said Jennifer Beans Keiser, president of AutoRent of Doylestown, part of Fred Beans Automotive Group. We know how important it is to support the youngest generations, especially the members who may need a little extra help to reach their fullest potential.” Fred Beans Automotive Group is headquartered in Doylestown and encompasses 32 rooftops, more than 20 dealerships, 18 brands, six Fred Beans collision centers (franchised CARSTAR), two AutoExpress locations, a parts warehouse, two Carquest locations, four Autorents rental locations, and commercial truck sales. The company established the Fred Beans Charitable Foundation in 2000 to give back to the community, prioritizing organizations whose focus spans youth and education, human services, arts and culture, and community development. Learn more at https://www.fredbeans.com. Left to right: Barbara Beans, fleet manager of Fred Beans Automotive Group; Lodina Slawecki, Bucks for Kids Board; Dawn Padanyi, Esq., Bucks for Kids Board; Rebecca Van Dine, Bucks for Kids Board; Jennifer Beans Kaiser, general manager of Autorent of Fred Beans Automotive Group; & Beth Beans Gilbert, vice-president of Fred Beans Automotive Group. March 8, 2023 – The Board of Bucks We are so grateful that Have a Heart Foundation of Newtown Athletic Club chose to partner with us for the benefit of the kids and teens we serve! First row (left to right): Nancy Larkin Taylor, Bucks for Kids; Linda Mitchell, Have a Heart Foundation of the Newtown Athletic Club; and Karen Ulmer, Bucks for Kids. 
Bucks for Kids Board is deeply grateful to the Vanderlely’s Truck Sales & Service in Ottsville, PA., for their recent donation of $8500. On Saturday, September 7, this family-owned business hosted a truck show that featured about 200 big trucks—polished to perfection -- displayed for viewing, inspection and climbing. Kids as well as adults enjoyed this spectacular event. And of course, the event included a food truck, raffles, silent auction. Even with the rain that poured by mid-afternoon -- it was a success.
Years ago, their warehouse caught fire and the Vanderlely’s were so touched by the love and concern of neighbors that they decided to “pay it forward.” Bucks for Kids is certainly grateful for that!
Bucks for Kids Board is deeply grateful to our Youth Ambassador – 17-year old Layla Gentile, her mother Beth Gentile, and dozens of other generous teens who helped Layla plan and facilitate a “3 on 3 Basketball Tournament” on September 7. About 15 teams participated at Herbst Memorial Field and players ranged in age from 3rd grade to 12th grade. And their efforts paid off: these young people raised $3,000 for Bucks for Kids! The proceeds reflected team sign-up fees, t-shirt sales, sponsors, individual donors, food sale, a 50-50. This team of young people did an outstanding job of coordinating this event from beginning to end and enjoyed playing basketball as well! 
The Catholic Women of Bucks Giving Circle met at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church in Yardley hear speakers Nancy Larkin Taylor and Dawn Padanyi of Bucks for Kids. Taylor and Padanyi said that in addition to summer camp, the agency funded such "enrichment activities" for kids and teens in the care of Bucks County C & Y such as: sports fees; dance and art camp; school trips; prom dresses; school supplies; electronics; and higher education expenses.
- Bucks for Kids gratefully received a $1,000 from the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) Philanthropy Club through the Raab Foundation. The Raab Foundation trains young teens to interview and select nonprofit to whom to donate. Once they decide, Raab Foundation sends a check. We are pleased and grateful to have been selected! We are so grateful that the Philanthropy Club of MBIT chose to partner with us for the benefit of the kids and teens we serve! 
- Bucks for Kids was pleased to once again receive $3,000 from Makefield Women’s Association. This group of dedicated women serve the needy in our community by organizing several fundraising activities throughout the year. At this April 2024 Awards Ceremony, they issued grants to Bucks for Kids, as well as Yardley-Makefield Fire Company; Bucks County Housing Group; Penndel Food Pantry; A Woman’s Place; Family Service Association; Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter; Pennsbury Scholarship Selectees Meghan Crohe, and Gianna Mathas. 
with Bucks For Kids for an afternoon of family bingo to benefit “extras” for children in foster care throughout Bucks County. The sold out event, hosted at the Warminster VFW, included 15 games of bingo, all called by Santa, with sponsored prizes geared toward children ages 4 through 16.
recently attended a Grandparent Support group run by Beth Jester, a long-time foster parent with Bucks County Children & Youth. This group of special people have stepped forward to provide care for their grandchildren. As this can be a challenge for grandparents, the group meets weekly to discuss issues, concerns, and joys connected with parenting grandchildren.
received a $5,000 gift from Compliance Management International (CMI). This gift helps greatly to support our work with kids and teens served by Bucks County Children & Youth.
– once again – a $6,756 donation from Kimberton Whole Foods Ottsville store. This represents proceeds from “Round Up at The Register” for the month of August! Half of that amount came from generous customers, while the other half from the Kimberton Foods Corporation. 
gratefully received a $206.00 donation from Tommy Lustig, sister Genevieve, and their parents from Pipersville. With the help of their grandfather, the children grew beautiful sunflowers and then sold them in Doylestown Boro. Sales brought in $103 and then parents Daniel and Danielle Lustig matched their children’s proceeds. Their gift will support our work with teens and kids cared for by Bucks County Children & Youth.
received a $3,000 donation from our Bucks County Commissioners. Their gift will support our work with teens and kids cared for by Bucks County Children & Youth. They have been generous and supportive of our work for many, many years and we are appreciative. 
Levittown once again sent a generous donation of $2,722 to support kids and teens in the care of Bucks County Children & Youth. This gift represents the proceeds of the raffle baskets, 50/50’s and other activities at their store on Free Comic Book Day.
Bucks for Kids gratefully received a $1,000 gift from the Business Cares Committee of the Central Bucks Chamber of Commerce. This gift helped support our work with kids and teens served by Bucks County Children & Youth.
Executive Committee of Bucks for Kids met at the Doylestown Inn to plan the Bucks For Kids Board of Directors "Strategic Retreat".
Bucks for Kids has received a generous $40,000 donation from Fred Beans Automotive Group, through the Fred Beans Charitable Foundation. The funding will support a range of extracurricular activities for kids and teens being cared for by Bucks County Children & Youth.
for Kids was grateful for the gift of $1,000 from the Have a Heart Foundation of Newtown Athletic Club. This represents proceeds from their Annual Gala event held at NAC. They also supplied Bucks for Kids with a free ticket to attend the evening.
