The 10th Anniverasry of The Wawa Foundation Hero Award
The Wawa Foundation Hero Award honors a non-profit organization that is committed to serving Philadelphia by providing services that build stronger communities through preserving our independence, protecting our safety and mentoring and inspiring our youth.
Join us in congratulating this year’s recipient!
After receiving nearly 8,000 votes, Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation is the winner of The Wawa Foundation Hero Award! We proudly presented Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation with their award and a $50,000 grant during the Wawa Welcome America festivities in Philadelphia on Independence Day. The three runners-up were also recognized that day, each receiving a $10,000 grant
The Wawa Foundation commends all four organizations for their commitment to serving our communities. Thank you for sharing your inspiring stories with us!
Read the finalists’ stories below, and learn more about the work they’re doing to improve their communities and empower the citizens who live in them.
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Our vision is to make Heights the place where young people find support to reach their full potential…
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Veterans Multi-Service Center (VMC) exists solely to “serve those who served” this great nation…
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Joyful Readers is a Philadelphia-based nonprofit whose mission is to ensure that students across the city…
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Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation’s Police Youth Alliance (PYA) builds trust-based relationships between police officers and…
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