Donations at Work

Amount: $73,200

How it was used: Namunda School Project, Malawi, Africa. Excavation, water well and first school room block preparation for grades K-8. Fulfilling the promise and hope for education in the Malunje District of Malawi, Africa one of the poorest nations in the world.

Amount: $50,000

How it was used: Swenson Arts & Technology High School , Philadelphia, PA: Fully Equipped Fitness Center

Amount: $50,000

How it was used: Anna Howard Shaw Middle School, Philadelphia, PA: Library Program, Family Resource and Professional Development Center

Amount: $30,000

How it was used: GAIA - Global Aids Interfaith Alliance is a 501(c(3) partner of The Hamels Foundation in Malawi, Africa. This money was used to respond to the tremendous needs of the people in Malawi, Africa. Person by person, village by village, candle by candle, we are determined to be the sisters and brothers these brave and lovely people deserve until with them we have driven back the darkness.

Amount: $30,000

How it was used: The Utley Foundation whose mission is to educate the community in proper treatment of animals and to raise funds for the fight against animal neglect, pain and suffering.

Amount: $30,000

How it was used: The Jimmy Rollins Family Foundation strives to help children and young adults living with arthritis by providing funds and education about the disease. They also support families who are struggling financially with extracurricular activities that promote healthy living through exercise and proper nutrition.

Amount: $30,000

How it was used: The Shane Victorino Foundation is dedicated to promoting opportunities for underserved youth in Philadelphia and Hawaii as it engages in projects which provide children with educational, recreational and wellnes programs.

Amount: $17,500

How it was used: Richard R. Wright Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Library Furniture and Books

Amount: $15,000

How it was used: Walter G. Smith Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Achieve 3000 and Learning Enrichment Programs

Amount: $14,000

How it was used: Fairhill School, Philadelphia, PA: Parent Literacy Program

Amount: $10,500

How it was used: The Moyer Foundation - Granted The Hamels Foundation 2011 501 (c)(3) Annual Award. The Moyer Foundation assists in empowering children in distress by providing education and support - helping them to live healthy and inspired lives. Specifically for Camp Erin - Nationwide bereavement camps for grieving children and teens.

Amount: $10,000

How it was used: John F. Hartranft Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Outdoor Garden Program

Amount: $7,500

How it was used: Robert Morris School, Philadelphia, PA: Comprehensive Sound System

Amount: $6,000

How it was used: Academic scholarships for five students graduated from Buffalo High School, Buffalo, MO

Amount: $5,000

How it was used: Academic scholarships for two students graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, San Diego, CA

Amount: $5,000

How it was used: T.G. Morton Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Enhance Music & Performing Arts Programs

Amount: $5,000

How it was used: Jules E. Mastbaum Vocational/Technical School, Philadelphia, PA: Microscopes and Spectroscopes for their science lab

Amount: $5,000

How it was used: F.S. Edmonds Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Library books and childrens bean bag chairs

Amount: $5,000

How it was used: Care To Learn - Funding emergency hunger, health and hygiene relief for school children

Amount: $3,000

How it was used: L.W Waring Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Parent/Family Resource Center

Amount: $2,500

How it was used: William C. Longstreth Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Sports/Playground Equipment

Amount: $2,500

How it was used: Austin Meehan Middle School, Philadelphia, PA: TI-73 Graphic Calculators

Amount: $2,500

How it was used: Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences, Philadelphia, PA: Science Kits

Amount: $2,500

How it was used: Thurgood Marshall Elementary School; Philadelphia, PA: Books

Amount: $2,500

How it was used: Francis Hopkinson Elementary (K-8)School, Philadelphia, PA: Books

Amount: $2,500

How it was used: Bayard Taylor Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Recess Kits

Amount: $2,000

How it was used: Academic scholarship for one student graduated from Eldon High School, Eldon, MO

Amount: $1,500

How it was used: Boys and Girls Clubs of Springfield, MO. Enhancing the quality of life for youth as participating members of a richly diverse society.

Amount: $1,000

How it was used: Archway Programs – Supporting schools and social service programs for disadvantaged and disabled children.

Amount: $500

How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary School, Springfield, MO Running Club

Amount: $500

How it was used: Big Brothers Big Sisters

Amount: $90

How it was used: Missouri Blaze Basketball, Springfield, MO – Uniforms for children’s basketball team

Amount: $50,000

How it was used: Wilson Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Construction of playground and equipment

Amount: $40,000

How it was used: GAIA: (This is a 501(c)(3) partner of The Hamels Foundation that gives aid and resources to Malawi, Africa.) This money went towards a new well for safe drinking water and putting over 1200 children through school for an entire year.

Amount: $13,000

How it was used: Bayard Taylor Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Fine Arts enhancements (Auditorium Curtain)

Amount: $10,000

How it was used: CadeKids of Philadelphia: This program helps provide tutoring and mentoring programs within the Philadelphia public schools.

Amount: $10,000

How it was used: Friere Charter School: Adidas Clothing and Equipment for Sports Programs

Amount: $10,000

How it was used: Big Brothers Big Sisters Of The Ozarks, Springfield MO

Amount: $10,000

How it was used: Buffalo, MO: 5 Student scholarships were given with the top scholarship winner also receiving $4,000 in technology.

Amount: $8,000

How it was used: Hartranft Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Kindles & Reading Improvements

Amount: $8,000

How it was used: Marshall Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Smart Board and Technology Enhancements

Amount: $8,000

How it was used: Vare Middle School, Philadelphia, PA: Smart Board and Technology

Amount: $5,000

How it was used: Morton Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA: Music Equipment

Amount: $5,000

How it was used: Academic Scholarship for one student graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School, San Diego, CA

Amount: $2,500

How it was used: Underprivileged Childrens Fund, Springfield, MO: Blue Jeans

Amount: $2,000

How it was used: Eldon MO: 1 student scholarship was given to be put toward college.

Amount: $700

How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary School, Springfield, MO: Running Club

Amount: $300

How it was used: Boys and Girls Clubs, Springfield MO

Amount: $250

How it was used: Springfield Public Schools, Springfield, MO

Amount: $250

How it was used: Discovery Center, Springfield MO

Amount: $65,000

How it was used: Stetson Middle School, Philadelphia PA: Renovation of library, science room, music room, auditorium and other areas.

Amount: $35,000

How it was used: GAIA: Helped put 270 students through school for one year. $10,000.00 was put toward funding of a baseball program for over 500 orphans

Amount: $10,000

How it was used: Olney West High School, Philadelphia PA: ESOL program

Amount: $10,000

How it was used: Morton Elementary, Philadelphia, PA: Music Program

Amount: $10,000

How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary, Springfield, MO: Basketball goals, books and a running program.

Amount: $5,000

How it was used: 501 (c)(3) Grant Recipient, Philadelphia, PA: Help Us Adopt

Amount: $3,000

How it was used: Taylor Elementary, Philadelphia, PA: Security system

Amount: $1,000

How it was used: Underprivileged School Children's Fund, Springfield, MO: Provided winter clothing for students for one year.

Amount: $300

How it was used: Summit School, Springfield, MO

Amount: $130

How it was used: Meehan Middle School, Springfield, MO

Amount: $25

How it was used: Hillcrest High School, Springfield, MO