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The Philadelphia Protestant Home recently hosted the 10th annual Bergdoll Society Dinner in its social hall.
The PPH Community Leadership and Service Award was presented to the Lawncrest Community Association.
PPH also honored W. Russell Koerwer, former chairman of its board of directors, with the Bergdoll Society Award for his service and commitment to the home over the years.
“The Lawncrest Community Association has demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life in the Lawncrest community. PPH is proud to bring LCA this much-deserved recognition for being a steady presence and pillar of the community,” said Richard Soltan, chairman of the PPH board of directors. “The Lawncrest Community Association is one of the more active community associations in the city of Philadelphia, and their work here in the neighborhood deserves to be recognized. PPH is proud to partner with LCA to serve the community whenever possible.”
Koerwer, president of the Eastern Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce, was honored for furthering the mission and ideals of PPH.
“The Koerwer family name is associated with the very fabric of the PPH community, including stained-glass windows in the chapel and the beautiful outdoor gazebo, which will remain a part of our grounds and will be enhanced with the forthcoming expansion that includes benefits for our residents in the arts, education, environment and wellness,” said Kathleen Wersinger, chairwoman of the PPH Board of Directors Fund Development & Marketing Committee.
“Since 1994, Russ himself has been a loyal donor and has made personal contributions to PPH. Over these many years, Russ has contributed nearly $25,000 to the unrestricted operational budget and the Benevolent Care Fund. We are grateful to consider him part of the PPH family.”
The Bergdoll Society is named for Elizabeth Bergdoll, who in 1898 bequeathed $15,000 for a parcel of land, which went on to become the present location of PPH. ••
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Cheers to the winners: Lawncrest Community Association and W. Russell Koerwer (center) were honored by the Protestant Home. DONNA DIPAOLO / FOR THE TIMES
