Donations at Work
2012 Donations
Amount: $1,046,500
How it was used: Namunda School Project; Malawi, Africa. Phase I Development which includes Two Classroom Blocks (eight classrooms), Five Teacher Houses, Clean Water Supply, Headmaster House, Administration Block, Pit Latrines, Ablution Blocks, Incinerator, Guard House, Perimeter Fence, Land and Road Clearing, Electrical Supply and Water Tank. Continuing to fulfill the promise and hope for education in the Malunje District of Malawi, Africa; one of the poorest nations in the world.
Amount: $300,000
How it was used: Educational play yard for Bayard Taylor Elementary School located in the inner-city of Philadelphia. The play yard is both sustainable and environmentally green and is designed to teach lessons in technology, science, physical education, and teamwork by including a chess/checker station, an iPad/Tech learning center, a greenhouse, a playground and more
Amount: $50,000
How it was used: Eldon School District – Sports Complex Completion Costs
Amount: $26,800
How it was used: Ozark Area schools and organizations as well as scholorships
Amount: $19,500
How it was used: John Q. Hammons Foundation - support of local Ozark Area charities
Amount: $10,000
How it was used: Purchase of musical instruments and stage equipment at Morton Elementary School, Philadelphia, PA
Amount: $5,000
How it was used: Academic scholarships for three 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: $2,400
How it was used: John B. Stetson Middle School Scholastic Program, Philadelphia, PA
Amount: $2,000
How it was used: Academic scholarship for one student graduated from Eldon High School, Eldon, MO.
Amount: $1,300
How it was used: Piplin Middle School, Springfield, MO - Matching award funds and classroom learning aids
Amount: $1,000
How it was used: Foundation for Springfield Public Schools - support of various educational programs
Amount: $1,000
How it was used: Friends of the Springfield Zoo
Amount: $750
How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary School, Springfied, MO - Running Club and Jump Rope Club purchase of shirts, shoes and equipment
Amount: $500
How it was used: Nixa reading club purchase of books, Nixa, MO
2011 Donations
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: $16,000
How it was used: Care to Learn – Funding emergency hunger, health and hygiene relief for school children.
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: $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: $2,500
How it was used: Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ozarks
Amount: $2,500
How it was used: Springfield Underprivileged Children’s Fund – Blue Jean Purchases
Amount: $2,000
How it was used: Academic scholarship for one student graduated from Eldon High School, Eldon, MO
Amount: $1,700
How it was used: Philadelphia Orchestra
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: $800
How it was used: Mark Twain Elementary School – After School Athletic Programs Springfield, MO
Amount: $90
How it was used: Missouri Blaze Basketball, Springfield, MO – Uniforms for children’s basketball team
2010 Donations
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
2009 Donations
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
$20 Donors: Deanna Bailey, Scott Fisher, Navin Sharma $25 Donors: Tim Kenner, Keith Mills, Thomas and Holly Pepe, Regina Welch $30 Donors: Joseph Criniti, Hampton & Associates, Denise Bauer, Shaina Bernard, Lydia Berry, Abbey Burkholder Owens, Jennifer Cimoch, Tamara, Claridge, Jacqueline R. Daller, Laura Falconieri, Melanie Furjanic, Megan Garrison, Jill Gehman, Kira Gordin, Melissa Hibbs, Emily Enverso, Robert Katzianer, Kiri Koehler, Tracy Krause, Anthony Le, T. Vivian Leung, J. Lukaszewicz, Melissa Meshay, Julie Nahas, Georgeanna Ochlak, Kristin Ruttler, Tracy Sparkes, Lauren Stahley, Wanda Stokes, Christina Taft, Maya A. Tatum, Janae Taylor, Jennifer Trofe Clark, Linda Tyczka, Erin Wade, Kristen Zeitler $40 Donors: Laura Haynes, Free forAll Inc. $45 Donor: Daniel Kinsella $50 Donors: David and Natalie Adler, Torrena Allison, Robert and Laura Arnett, Seand and Michelle Austin, Donna Baker, Brent and Dana Baldwin, Shawn and Jennifer Battagler, Damon and April Bess, Megan Borders, Angel Chiango, Todd and Danna Clayton, Matthew and Melinda Connell, Anthony Deets, Dr. Marci Dowdy, Joy Draeger and Nancy Gose, Linda and George Drake, Diane Enyard, Robert and Lori Enyart, Angela Ewy, Emily Fox, Brad and Chantel Gebhard, JHim and Megan Genzier, Jeff and Terra Gregory, Edward and Jeanie Gruetzebacher, Courtney G. Hall, Thomas and Sallie Hazelrigg, John and Geraldine Howell, Ashley Jacks, Camilla L. Kay, Michael and Lisa Kenney, Amy Kuster, Glenna Lander, Dale and Ralyn Lawry, Robert Austin Lee, Christopher Leer, Chad Lugar, Amy Merriweather, Jeffrey and Sandra Oliver, William and Donna Parker, Douglas and Rebecca Pitts, Jeremy and Amber Raney,Dave and Pam Robbins, Chris and Kathy Ross, Dave and Julie Schiller, Kent and Cindy Shipley, Darren and Christine Smith, Dennis and Jessica Smith, Michael and Angela Smith, Andy and Jennifer Snider, Cindy Stone, Joel and Cynthia Sutherland, Lisa Titus, Michael and Tina Tracy, Linda L. Vozniak, Doug Ward, Brian and Angela Williams, Demetra C. Zalman, Wealth Partners LLC, Wayne Marquardt $60 Donors: Robert Sullivan, Laura Ackerman, Donna Brady, Ryan Fuller, Andrew Genco, Toby Titus Thomas, Ikenna Unegbu, Eric Webb $65 Donors: Wells Fargo Community Support Campaign $70 Donors: Daniel Berg, Paga and Le’Ann Blands, Janice Milley, Eric and Amanda Sanders, James and Leslie Shuler, Michael and Vicki Harad $80 Donors: Patrick and Virginia Field $90 Donors: Todd Anthony Miano, Lap Tien Nguyen, Daniel Rubin $100 Donors: Robin Adelman, Lisa Barton, Melinda Boeh, John and Cheryl Bolton, Martin and Brenda Bunton, Lynn Burk, Chandler Carlson, Daniel and Ann Carter, Daniel Cashel, Marcelo Castaneda, John Doyle, Rich and Maureen Dubee, Jordan Fugeman, Randall and Wanda Garnett, Abraham Gibbs, Patricia Haley, Amber Hamilton, Jerry and Jean Harmison, Sara Hawkinson, Brett and Sandra Heidelberg, The Traveling Chef LLC – Jennifer Smith, Michael and Gloria Jones, William Kelly, Michael Kleinschmidt, John and Donna Kurish, Morey Mechlin, Paul A. Miranda, Tim and Johnna Morgan, Paula O’Donnell, Tim and Brooke O’Reilly, Marc Peterson, Esq. , Donald and Michelle Puckett, William and Nydia Rowe, James Sappington, Suzanne Steffen, Suzan Sullivan, Francis Suplick, John W. Tabash DDS MS, Gary and Terri Tombridge, Christine Viola, J. Michael Vozniak, Jennifer Williams, John and Beverly Young, Jason Brown, Shawn and Viki Peters $125 Donors: Christopher Casella, William Lanbe, Jane Avery, Wesley Begelow, James Flood, John Hiles, Todd Laney, Ling Leong, BJ Richardson, Brett Sterley, Brox Property Management LLC, Robert Hickey Jr. $145 Donors: Chris and Leslie Dralle, Bart Bradford, Steve King, Ronald Stewart, Gianna Campbell $150 Donors: John and Heidi Hite, Clyde and Carol Lorance, John Mitchell, C. Dean Osten, Jamie Randolph, Susan Scanlon, At Your Service Limousines LLC $160 Donors: Southwest Missouri Bank of Marshfield, Patricia Fee, 2 Ten 11 LLC, John Gafner $170 Donors: Chris Obert, Hinda Haskell $200 Donors: Jerry and Jean Harmison, Joseph and Cindy Johnson, Connie Lewis, Har-Bell Grill & Sports Bar LLC $250 Donors: C. Ryan Cole, Shara Cash, Benjamin Flores, Thomas and Lori Guy, Margie Havens, JJ and Rebecca Heternington, Mark McQueary, Richard and Joyce Rickman, Bill and Nancy Southworth, Lee and Julie Viorel, David and Brittany Waugh, Big Whiskeys, Dangerboy, Inc., Dublins Pass LLC, Iovine Brothers Bar & Grill, Inc. $300 Donors: Springfield Veterinary Center, Inc., Brett Rosenbloom, Rob and Janis Clemens, Chad Fagg, Jason Johnson, Ty B and Stephanie Keisker, Mark F Lewis, D. Walker Myears, Dr. Donald and Karen Myears, William and Anissa Roberts, Vance and Sayla Sherard, Auto Specialists, Motor Werks, $350 Donors: Mary Crowther, Penn Enterprises $400 Donor: Michael Olwig $450 Donors: Nick Bernhardt, Wes Oller, Eric and Elizabeth Ecker, Thomas and Katherine Nelson $500 Donors: Ellen Barkann, Michael Burns, Dominic Dicicco, Ronald Eske, Phillip Hawkins, Kenzo Nakato, Takeshi Nakato, RBob and Edith Snell, Rebecca Underwood, Corporate Business Systems, Fraley Masonry LLC, Golden Partners, Inc. Heart of America Beverage Co LLC, Heterington Design Build, Inc., Print Solutions, Sechler Electric, SRC Holdings, Tau Kappa Epsilon, The Childrens Boutique, Inc., Stephen and Bernadette Berhrle, Nicholas Gaudagnini, Craidg and James Robinson, Timothy and Paula Campbell, S.P. and C. L. Castellano, Vincent and Kathryn Galarneau, Edward and Melissa Hanway, Kevin and Diana Hoff, K & M Kennedy, Robert and Barbara Plick, Xcel Graphics, Inc., Friends of Farnese Discretionary Funds $600 Donors: Keyur Ajbani, Christie Greene, Garrett R. Holt, Steven and Wendy Singer, John and Dulsey Stewart, Bank of Iberia, Stephen Thomas Insurance Agency, Blue Noodle LLC $700 Donor: Mark Wilkins, Joseph Zahm, $900 Donor: Murray Holdings LLC, $1,000 Donors:Shannon Breuer, Karen Colton-Millsap, Austin Dacanay, Pashun Jenkins, Barbara Kratz Chobert, Michael Schwimer, Jonathan Vanmeter, Gregory and Beth Webster, Bass Pro Intellectual Property, LLC, Custom Metalcraft, D&D Securities, Heim, Young & Associates, Inc., Student Services West Chester University, The Artists and Athletes Alliance, Inc., The Moyer Foundation, The Turner Family Foundation, Peregrine Corporation, BW Unlimited, LLC, Stuart and Marlene Nathans, Quest Diagnostics $1,250 Donors: Shawna Thompson, Bayli Thurman, Downstream Casino, Great Southern Bank, Jack E. Thiurman Estate Account, $1,500 donors: Grandstand Sports and Memorabilia, Inc., Donald Mulhern, Osage National Golf Holdings, Covington Retail Partners LP, Kenneth and Sharon, Liberty Bank, Cakes & Candies by Maryellen LLC, Dave Willingham Agency, Inc., Penn Valley Management, Seasons Pizza & Restaurant, Inc., Brett Holloway, John and Elizabeth Raidel, Macpherson Law Center LLC $2,000 Donors: Beth DeBella, James and Jamie Ogden, Justin and Jennifer Ogden, Bristol Manufacturing Corporation, Dominic V. Dicicco Memorial Trust, Equitable Mortgage, Murney Associates, Seymour Bank, Wendy’s of Missouri, Wilkie Lexus $2,500 Donors: Bill and Kathleen Greene, Prudential Fox & Roach, Wells Fargo Advisors, Denise Wine, Hiland Dairy Foods $3,000 Donors: Richard Kit Anstey, Webster County Publishing Co. Dan Wehmer, Publisher, John and Kerry Harper, Durmor, Inc. Fashion Works – Hugo Boss, Jack Henry & Associates, Phillies Charities, Upcoming Events.com LLC $3,300 Donors: Beauty 101, Heritage Development LLC, Hollywood Landscaping, Univers Workplace Benefits $3,500 Donors: Oak Star Bank, State Farm Insurance $5,000 Donors: Catt, Cole & Martin, LLC, Vincent Curran, Jimmy and Nadia Maransky, Adidas Group Sports Licensed Division, Citizens Bank, Gartner, Lincoln Financial, Reliable Chevrolet, Spring Garden Social Club, Inc., The Whitlock Company $6,00 Donors: Dough Nuts for Doughnuts Collingswood, LLC, AgileCat, LLC $7,500 Donors: Douglas and Erin Lurvey, TruMark Financial, Burns White LLC, $10,000 Donors: Richard and Carolyn O’Halloran, Cherry Hill Imports, Phillies $11,500 Donor: Greater Philadelphia Radio $15,000 Donors: James Rollins, Nakato MO, LLC, $16,000 Donor: Olitsky Family foundation $20,000 Donor: Wells Fargo Foundation, John Q. Hammons Foundation, Inc.