City Councilman Brian O’Neill (R-10th dist.) recently distributed Philadelphia Activities Fund checks to 145 nonprofit groups in his district, totaling $272,000, during an event at American Heritage Federal Credit Union, 2060 Red Lion Road.
O’Neill chairs the fund’s board. Each Council district member is given money to distribute to worthy groups that apply for funding.
The maximum grant is $7,500.
The program is 25 years old, and O’Neill plans reforms. The board meets much more often than it did. And groups will be required to account for how they spend the money, or they won’t receive a grant in the future.
O’Neill plans another check distribution in the early fall.
Here are the recent recipients:
Christ the King, Maternity BVM, Our Lady of Calvary, St. Albert the Great, St. Anselm, St. Martha, St. Christopher and St. Cecilia School CARES; Resurrection School arts program; Cpl. John Loudenslager Post 366; Rhawnhurst Memorial Post 754; Boy Scouts of America Troops 18, 111, 160, 174, 226, 246, 290, 367, 385, 394, 449 and 460 and Venture Crew 160; Camp Achdus; Camp Calvary.
Also, Burholme Town Watch and Civic; Fox Chase Homeowners Association; Fox Chase Town Watch; Greater Bustleton Civic League; Millbrook Civic; Normandy Civic Association; Order of Sons of Italy; Rhawnhurst Eyes and Ears; Somerton Civic Association; West Torresdale Civic Association; Morrell Park Town Watch; Cub Packs 111, 160, 174, 226, 290, 367, 394, 449, 460 and 2226; Christ the King, Maternity BVM, Our Lady of Calvary, St. Albert the Great, St. Anselm, St. Cecilia, St. Martha and St. Christopher CYO.
Also, Friends of Bustleton Library; Friends of Fox Chase Farm; Friends of Fox Chase Library; Friends of Pennypack Park; Friends of Ryerss Library and Museum; Girl Scout Troops 9294 and 91504; Resurrection Girl Scouts; 2nd, 7th and 8th Police District Advisory Councils; Christ the King, Golden Years, Lincoln Cultural, Maternity BVM, Calvary, Resurrection, St. Anselm, St. Cecilia, St. Martha and FOP Seniors; KleinLife; Rosemary Montagno Center; St. Albert the Great 55-Plus Club; St. Christopher 50-Plus Club; Federation Housing Inc; Golden Artisans; Cedar Views Resident Council.
Also, Academy Sabres; Archbishop Ryan cheerleading, baseball, ice hockey, lacrosse, swimming and wrestling; Bustleton Bengals; Calvary A.A.; Calvary Gym Youth Fund; Christ the King flag football and softball; Danube Swabian Association soccer; Far Northeast Red Raiders baseball; Far Northeast Raiders American Youth Football; Fox Chase Soccer; Fox-Rok Athletic Association; Liberty Bell Youth Organization; LBYO Patrick McDonald Gymnasium Fund; NEO youth sports organization; Northeast Patriot youth baseball organization; Parkwood recreation basketball; Parkwood Youth Organization; Philadelphia Soccer Club; Philadelphia Storm A.A.; Philadelphia Spirit softball; Rhawnhurst A.A.; Somerton Youth Organization Basketball Committee; Somerton Youth Organization; Philadelphia Blue Flame police and fire football; Fox Chase Champions; Boyle A.A.
Also, Christ the King, Maternity BVM, Our Lady of Calvary, Resurrection, St. Albert the Great, St. Christopher, St. Martha and Storm Chasers (St. Cecilia) swim teams; Northeast swim coaches; Archbishop Ryan marching band and theater arts parents association; Fox Chase Farm Livestock 4-H Club; Northeast Family YMCA; Rhawnhurst Turning Point; Pegasus Riding Academy Inc.; Philadelphia Old Timers Soccer; Retired Police, Fire and Prison Guards; Federation Early Learning; Holocaust Awareness Museum and Education Center; Citizens for Fire Prevention Committee; Holy Redeemer Food Cupboard; Philadelphia Flag Association; New World Association; Northeast NORC; Self Help Movement; Veteran Guard Third Regiment; St. Albert the Great CYO Walk/Run; St. Anselm 19154 Run; and St. Christopher Ballroom Dancing Classroom. ••
