Congratulations to the seventeen cadets from the 41st class of the Mansfield Municipal Police Academy who graduated on November 17, 2023. During that graduation ceremony, Quest for the Best scholarships were awarded to Cadets Joseph Cimino and Quaylin Rice. We are proud to support their accomplishments, and we wish all the new graduates the best…
Quest for the Best is providing a multi-year grant to Quest Therapeutic Services to help fund their Pediatric Physical and Occupational Therapy Scholarship Program. The program will allow eligible children to receive therapy services at Quest Therapeutics including, if appropriate, hippotherapy, a form of therapy using horses. Strength, Muscle Coordination and Sensory Processing have all…
Astral Artists (www.AstralArtists.org), conducts a mentoring program that focuses on developing the early careers of extraordinary classical musicians. Each year they hold a Fall Showcase to highlight and celebrate the winners of the Astral National Competition; to provide these Artists with the opportunity to develop connections in the industry that will support their careers and…
Quest for the Best is pleased to support the Community College of Philadelphia’s Nursing program. The program is one of fifteen in the country to be chosen as a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and offers an innovative curriculum, state-of-the art equipment and hands-on learning. Through our multi-year support, four second…
In our fourth year of a multi-year agreement with Williamson College of the Trades, in Media, Pennsylvania, Quest for the Best continues to provide scholarship support to deserving young men preparing for specialized technology degrees in construction technology (carpentry, masonry or electrical), landscaping management, machine tool technology or power plant technology. Admission to Williamson is…
We continue to support Secondary Education for Girls’ Advancement (SEGA) in Tanzania through a grant to Nurturing Minds, a US-based non-profit organization that provides fundraising and technical support to the School. Not only does SEGA Girls’ School provide a private boarding education to over 280 young women, but they also offer community-based education to young women…
More than 95 percent of the municipal police officers in Delaware County and more than 75 percent of the police officers in Chester County are Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy graduates. On June 15th, 47 new officers joined their ranks, and Terry Wochok was pleased to attend their graduation and offer his personal…
Easterseals of Southeastern Pennsylvania’s mission is to provide exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Quest for the Best has provided support for the Media, PA School’s playground renovation so that all children can use the play spaces…
Since 1973, the Municipal Police Academy at Montgomery County Community College has been the training center for more than 4,100 cadets with a consistent graduation rate of more than 90 percent. The Academy is certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission. Graduation ceremonies were held on June 15,…
Lifetime Wells International engages with and empowers local partners in Ghana and Tanzania to design, install, and maintain safe and reliable drinking water systems. Their partnership with each community does not end when the hand pump is installed as their local mechanics routinely check on the pumps and maintain them. Quest for the Best matched…
At Quest for the Best, we like providing grants to tax exempt organizations that help the staff do their job more efficiently so that the organization can be more successful in its mission. As such, we recently provided a grant to Germantown Avenue Crisis Ministry. This organization offers financial assistance, counseling, education and addresses food…
In a Heartbeat Foundation, exists to raise awareness of sudden cardiac arrest and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy and educate about the importance of CPR and Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs). In May 2023, Quest for the Best provided a grant to support their Cardiac Screening Program for youth. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1…
On May 11, 2023, Quest for the Best had the pleasure of attending a virtual tour of the Casa Hogar Alegra orphanage in Tuxtla, Mexico. Through Building Youth Around the World, we are supporting the construction of four apartments to be used by students who have aged out of the orphanage and are continuing their…
With Summer upon us, Quest for the Best is happy to provide financial support to the summer programs at Camp Dreamcatcher, Horizons at Cristo Rey, and Horizons at Greene Street Friends School. We hope everyone has a wonderful time!
Cadets Cara Sterling and Dylan Culbertson are shown with Lt. Brett W. Whittenberger, Director of the Allegheny County Police Academy. The cadets received Quest for the Best Scholarships during the graduation ceremony for Basic Recruit Class 23-1 on June 16, 2023. We want to thank all the new officers for their service and wish them…
Allegheny County Police Academy recognized and celebrated the class of BRC22-2 with a graduation ceremony on December 16, 2022. During the graduation, Quest for the Best Scholarships were awarded to Cadets Heberle and Zgraggen. We want to thank all the new officers for their service and wish them the best in their future endeavors!
On December 14, 2022, Daniel Czaplicki presented the Quest for the Best scholarship awards to Cadet Jordan Kim and Cadet Sgt. Addison Woelkers. The scholarship recipients were among the 24 cadets who graduated from the Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy Class of 22-02. Quest for the Best is proud to support the cadets…
The Commencement exercises of the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy took place on December 14, 2022. During that celebration, Cadets Matthew Miklich and Michael Gommer received Quest for the Best Scholarships. The scholarships are presented to cadets who were chosen by academy staff for their outstanding performances. Congratulations to the thirty-one graduates of…
The Concept School is a co-educational school in Westtown, Pennsylvania which teaches unique minds in unique ways. Their goal is to transform the lives of middle and high school students who learn differently by creating a safe, intimate, educational environment where every student is welcomed, accepted, and becomes their authentic self. Quest for the Best…
Once again, Quest for the Best has provided funding to Lifetime Wells International to assist them in fulfilling their mission to improve the quality of life in Ghana and Tanzania by engaging with and empowering local partners to design, install, and maintain safe and reliable drinking water systems. We love to see the happiness that clean…
Quest for the Best chose to make donations to organizations that offer long-term residential services to those with substance use disorders. We provided funds to Harwood House, Good Friends and Libertae. Harwood House, located in Upper Darby, is a community-based program that empowers individuals to acquire and improve skills necessary to thrive in a stable,…
Quest for the Best is pleased to donate to BattleBourne, Haven Women and Heroic Gardens in their missions to support our vets. BattleBourne is located in the Lehigh Valley and works to connect veterans with the resources needed to recover from mental, emotional and physical trauma so they can restore their lives and reintegrate into…
Quest for the Best presented its initial scholarships on November 18, 2022, to the 39th class of the Mansfield University Municipal Police Academy. During that ceremony, Dan Czaplicki presented scholarships to Cadets Rebekkah Clark and Garret Greene who were chosen by academy staff for their exemplary performance. We are proud to support this program, and…
Senior Lift, a tax-exempt organization located in Media, Pennsylvania, endeavors to empower and inspire people to understand the emerging technologies and prepare them to function in the digital world. By offering free technology training to qualified individuals, Senior Lift strives to equip people with the skills needed to keep up with the pace of a…
Cape May County, New Jersey is best known for its 30 miles of beautiful beaches along the Atlantic Ocean & Delaware Bay from Ocean City to Cape May. Unfortunately, homelessness exists in this beautiful location. We are, however, pleased to see the wonderful services that CAPE HOPE provides to support the homeless and the services…
Nurturing Minds is a US-based non-profit organization that provides fundraising and technical support to Secondary Education for Girls’ Advancement (SEGA). SEGA Girls’ School is a locally-led Tanzanian organization that runs a private boarding school for 280 girls per year, the majority of which receive full scholarships. In addition to teaching the national curriculum, students are…
Utah based Building Youth Around the World completes humanitarian projects affecting positive change for youth in the United States, Mexico, Fiji, Liberia, Ghana, the Philippines, Venezuela, Samoa, Mali, India, Kenya, Ukraine, and many other countries. Quest for the Best is pleased to support them by providing funding to construct apartments for young adults aging out…
On June 15, 2022, the 21 cadets of the Class of 2201 graduated from Montgomery County Community College’s Municipal Police Academy. During that ceremony, Dan Czaplicki presented Scholarships to Cadets Rebecca Stratz and Kyle Mullen who were chosen by academy staff for their outstanding performances. We are proud to support this program, and wish all the…
Quest for the Best is aware of the impact that today’s economic challenges are having in our community and the nonprofit organizations in our area. We have chosen to support those in our communities that are working diligently to lessen the burden of housing insecurity. As such, we have made general donations to the following…
We are excited to announce a grant for Horizons at Cristo Rey High School, a program which provides a summer and year-round academic enrichment to elementary school children from North Philadelphia. This programming stems summer learning loss and prepares children for competitive high schools such as Cristo Rey. The mission of Horizons at Cristo Rey is…
Eye Care for Kids, a tax-exempt organization located in Midvale, Utah, delivers professional eye care at minimal or no cost to families in multiple locations in the United States who are uninsured, under-insured or simply can’t afford the high cost of a clinic visit or prescription glasses. Quest for the Best is excited to offer…
The best way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to support our local food banks! Quest for the Best is pleased to provide financial support to local food banks operated by Phoenixville Area Community Services, Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, Manna on Main Street, Mattie Dixon Community Cupboard, and Family & Community Services of Delaware County. These…
Allegheny County Police Training Academy celebrated the BRC21-1 recruit training class with a graduation ceremony on June 18, 2021. Cadets Corey Falleroni and Sonny Litwiler were awarded Quest for the Best sponsored scholarships for their exemplary performance in the basic recruit training program. We at Quest for the Best are proud to sponsor this program,…
West Chester Communities that Care (wcctc.org), a former Quest for the Best grantee, has announced a new campaign designed to raise awareness about issues facing today’s teens while providing support to youth in our communities. Please visit their website to learn prevention ideas and how you can help. #wcctc #wcyouthmatter
The LaSalle School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SONHS) utilizes cutting edge technology to provide hands-on experience for their nursing and other healthcare students. Quest for the Best was proud to support the purchase of a Noelle® Obstetric Simulator for the lab which is utilized by approximately 450 students throughout the academic year. Through the…
Covid –19 doesn’t stop the training program at the Allegheny County Police Training Academy! The graduation ceremony of the BRC20-2 class of the Academy was held on January 6, 2021. Cadets Michael Palahunik and Herman Sayre were awarded Quest for the Best sponsored scholarships for their exemplary performance in the basic recruit training program. We at Quest for…
A New Year, a new location for Quest for the Best! Our New Address is: 295 E. Swedesford Road Suite 252 Wayne, PA 19087
Food Bank Support During this holiday season, as Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations increase, Quest for the Best is pleased to have been able to provide a second round of financial support to local food banks operated by Phoenixville Area Community Services, (www.pacs.org); Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, (https://www.pottstowncluster.org/); Manna on Main Street (https://mannaonmain.org/), Mattie Dixon…
Black Light Projects, was created to provide a formal way of collecting historical information and documenting the impact that Phoenixville, Pennsylvania’s African American Residents have made on the community. The organization spotlights the enrichment provided by sports and political heroes, the places which significantly changed our culture, and the organizations that mold and uplift our…
Nurturing Minds is a U.S. based non-profit organization whose mission is to support quality education, life skills, and entrepreneurship to help vulnerable girls in Tanzania become leaders in their communities. Tanzania is one of the world’s poorest countries, and only 30% of girls in Tanzania attend secondary school. Poverty forces many girls to drop out…
The Center for Loss and Bereavement is a non-profit organization that provides professional counseling, support services and education for families, individuals, and organizations dealing with loss and bereavement. Located in Skippack Village in Montgomery County, for almost 20 years, the Center has offered a warm and safe atmosphere that allows for the expression and exploration…
For the fifth consecutive year, Quest for the Best is partnering with Lifetime Wells International, to improve the quality of life for those without access to clean drinking water. Since 2006, LWI has drilled over 2,537 wells for the people of Ghana and Tanzania. Once again, Quest for the Best has provided a grant for…
Founded in 1988, Williamson College of the Trades, in Media, Pennsylvania, offers a rigorous, three-year, values-based education program providing academic, trade, technical, moral and religious education to young men. Each year, approximately 100 students are offered admission to Williamson College of the Trades. Admission is open to all qualifying young men, but special consideration is…
Founded in 1972, The Concept School in Westtown, Pa is a co-educational independent school for students grades 6 -12. The Concept School provides hands-on and individualized educational programs to students that learn differently and benefit from a smaller, more relaxed and personalized environment. To assist in the presentation of hands-on learning opportunities, Quest for the…
Founded in 1905, KenCrest is a nonprofit organization that provides services to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Connecticut. Quest for the Best provided a grant to KenCrest to assist the organization in the purchase of a Ford Transit T150 handicapped accessible van which can transport up to two wheelchair-dependent…
The Garage Community & Youth Centers are open during the Covid-19 pandemic and are offering safe in-person educational support for Middle and High School Students in Kennett Square and West Grove, Pennsylvania. As part of an improvement initiative to their facilities, they completed kitchen renovations and installed commercial dishwashers at both locations. Quest for the…
Phoenixville Women’s Outreach, provides transitional housing and affordable housing in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania to help women break the cycle of dependence and poverty. Since 2014, the organization has provided these services at The House which is a place where women can take time to heal, obtain assistance in finding employment, restore financial stability, and receive help in…
Food Bank Support: Quest for the Best is proud to support local food banks operated by Phoenixville Area Community Services, (www.pacs.org); Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities, (https://www.pottstowncluster.org/); Manna on Main Street (https://mannaonmain.org/) and Family & Community Services of Delaware County (https://www.fcsdc.org/) during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. At a time when so many people are…
Allegheny County Police Training Academy Graduation Quest for the Best is proud to once again sponsor two scholarship awards to cadets chosen by the staff of the Allegheny County Police Training Academy! The graduation ceremony of the BRC20-1 class of the Academy was held on August 7, 2020. Cadets Cory Rezak and Maurqel Watts were…
Each year, the Board of Directors of Quest for the Best identifies issues facing our society and decides upon areas of concentration for financial grants. In 2020, we will focus on improving water resources in impoverished areas in Africa, providing assistance to police cadets enrolled in municipal training programs to ensure safety in our local…
Quest for the Best is pleased to announce its recent grant to Community Warehouse Project. Community Warehouse Project is a local nonprofit that accepts donated furniture and other household items. The items are then redistributed to local families who are financially unable to afford them. The grant from Quest for the Best will be used…
On December 12, 2019, Quest for the Best’s President Terry Wochok attended the graduation of 59 police cadets from Delaware County College’s Municipal Police Academy. He was there to present two scholarships which are funded by Quest for the Best. The recipients, Kerri Ann Christie and Michael Palmer were chosen by William Davis, director of the…
For the second year, Quest for the Best was honored to support the Dean’s Leadership Program of St. Joseph’s University (www.sju.edu) with a grant to sponsor the Out of Darkness walk held on November 10, 2019. The students of the Dean’s Leadership program originally organized this event in 2013 following the tragic loss of a…
Since 1996, Quest Therapeutic Services, ( www.questtherapeutic.com), located in West Chester, PA has provided exceptional pediatric therapy services including Equine-Assisted Therapy to enhance the lives of children with disabilities in the Delaware Valley. It also makes it fun! Licensed physical, occupational and speech & language communication therapists, as well as special instructors, provide a full…
Hopecam (www.hopecam.org) supplies tablet computers and other forms of technology to children undergoing cancer treatment. When a child is treated for cancer, their immune system can be suppressed and the treatments can cause extreme fatigue making it impossible for the child to go to school or visit with friends. Technology can allow these children to…
We were so pleased to surprise the IHM Literacy Foundation (https://www.ihmcenterforliteracy.com) with a grant to assist with the renovation of their computer lab. The Center, located in Philadelphia, is committed to facilitating the incorporation of immigrants into American society through the teaching of English language skills, computer skills, workforce skills and citizenship skills.
We are pleased to announce that we have provided a legal grant to the Sahasraa Foundation, (www.sahasraafoundation.org) located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. They came to us with a desire to create a private foundation to promote the arts and to educate the general public about Carnatic Music by organizing and promoting concerts and festivals. We assisted…
The Garage Community and Youth Center (www.garageyouthcenter.org), with locations in Kennett Square and West Grove, Pennsylvania, is an after school and summer youth development program. The Garage offers free tutoring, mentoring, community service, employment opportunities and enrichment programs for students in sixth through twelfth grade. Each year, the Garage sponsor a Spring Break College Tour…
Action Wellness (www.actionwellness.org), is a Philadelphia based organization committed to helping people living with chronic disease. Quest for the Best® was proud to provide a grant in support of the Action Wellness Volunteer Buddy Program which provides one-to-one compassionate and practical support to more than 400 vulnerable individuals and families living with or directly affected…
Quest for the Best awarded a matching grant to St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter for Homeless Families (https://stmarysfs.org) to update and renovate their family room. The result is a beautiful room with a wonderful atmosphere that is being enjoyed by their community now, and will be enjoyed for many years to come.
On December 12, 2018, Taras M. Wochok and Daniel Czaplicki were honored to represent Quest for the Best at the graduation of Classes 154 and 155 of the Delaware County Community College Municipal Police Academy. They presented a scholarship to Hazel Bundy (Class 154) and Collin Wright (Class 155) for their achievements in the Academy. …
In November 2018, Quest for the Best also provided its first installment of a three-year pledge to The Elmwood Park Zoo (www.elmwoodparkzoo.org). The purpose of this funding is to support the April Education Takeover, during which time the Zoo will invite hundreds of third graders from the Norristown Area School District to attend a day…
On November 28, 2018, Quest for the Best provided a grant to The Home of the Brave Foundation, Inc., Milford, DE, (http://homeofthebravefdn.org/) to assist them in fulfilling their mission of “Serving Those Who Served Us.” The grant provided by Quest for the Best will be used to partially fund the position of Program Coordinator at…
Quest for the Best earned a 2018 Bronze Seal of Transparency on @GuideStarUSA! With this, our community can see our commitment to transparency and easily contact us for more information. Check us out at: https://www.guidestar.org/Profile/9353813.
On October 11, 2018, a grant was provided to For Pete’s Sake Cancer Respite Foundation (https://takeabreakfromcancer.org/). The organization is located in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania and works with oncology professionals at leading cancer centers to create respite vacations, providing the gift of time to address the trauma that accompanies a cancer diagnosis. Qualified patients their caregivers…
Quest for the Best was pleased to support the Dean’s Leadership Program of St. Joseph’s University (www.sju.edu) with a grant to support their annual Out of the Darkness Walk held on November 4, 2018. Organized by the students of the Dean’s Leadership Program and held on the University’s campus, the Out of Darkness Walk was…
We were pleased to present a matching grant to Inter-Faith Housing Alliance, located in Ambler, Pennsylvania. They provide opportunities for families to achieve self-sufficiency by offering community-based programs designed to bridge homelessness and independence. In 1995, Inter-Faith Housing Alliance (www.i-fha.org) opened an eight-unit transitional housing apartment building in Ambler, called Hope Gardens, where families can…
We are pleased to present a grant to LaSalle University for financial support to the La Salle University Neighborhood Nursing Center (LSNNC) for the 2018-2019 year. The Neighborhood Nursing Center, located at the corner of Chew and Wisteria Avenues, Philadelphia, PA, contributes to caring for the needs of uninsured and underinsured individuals in the community. …
Quest for the Best is pleased to provide support for the 2018 Jordan Baumeister Scholarship Foundation Golf Outing. The Jordan Baumeister Scholarship Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in memory of Jordan Baumeister, Haverford School Class of 2005, who passed away in 2012. The scholarship foundation serves to commemorate Jordan’s vibrant life and his…
Quest for the Best is proud to support the Delaware Museum of Natural History, (www.delmnh.org), located at 4840 Kennett Pike, Wilmington, DE 19807. Quest for the Best provided a grant to support the Museum’s goal to provide a constantly changing, educational, and entertaining content for all visitors. The Museum presents three special nature science exhibits…
Diamondback Terrapin Conservation Program The Wetlands Institute (www.wetlandsinstitute.org), is a non-profit organization located in Stone Harbor, New Jersey, whose mission is to study, preserve and protect wetlands and coastal ecosystems. One of their programs is the Diamondback Terrapin Conservation Program. Diamondback terrapins, (“turtles”), (Malaclemys terrapin) inhabit the brackish waters of the Atlantic and Gulf coasts…
Grant to create a lecture series on opioid addiction in the older population The Starting Point, Inc. (www.startingpoint.org) is a non-profit educational and referral center located in Haddon Township, New Jersey serving individuals and families seeking support for mental wellness, recovery and personal growth. They coordinate and facilitate many programs including referrals to counseling and…
On June 27, 2018, Taras Wochok and Daniel Czaplicki attended the Montgomery County Police Academy graduation ceremony to present two scholarships in the amount of $2,500 each to Conor Staples of Phoenixville and Austin Rose of Bryn Athyn. The Academy is certified by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training…
We are excited to report that we have expanded our police academy scholarship program to the academy at Delaware County Community College. The inaugural awards were presented to Rachel Keenen and Matthew O’Donnell on June 14, 2018. Both are members of the first class of the academy who completed the new, more rigorous curriculum consisting…
QFTB is pleased to announce the award of a grant, for the second consecutive year, to the Founder’s Campership Fund, www.founderscampershipfund.org, to assist 15 girls from four Girl Scouts troops in Bristol, Croydon and Levittown, to experience the Girl Scouts summer camping experience. Founder’s Campership Fund provides camp fees for Girl Scouts who live in…
Quest for the Best is pleased to announce that Terry Wochok has completed formal mediation training and is available to assist your nonprofit with any dispute resolution needs. In this role, his purpose would not be to take sides or make decisions. He will help all parties evaluate their goals and options and find a…
Representatives of Quest for the Best® attended the graduation ceremonies for the police academy cadets at Montgomery County Community College on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. SSgt. Layla Cruz and Sgt. Connor Kreston, recipients of the first Quest for the Best scholarships awarded to police academy candidates, were among the graduates. Congratulations to SSgt. Cruz and…
St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter celebrated its 30th Anniversary with a charity gala and fund-raising auction at Riverside Country Club on Friday, October 6, 2017. Quest for the Best proudly served as one of the sponsors of the event and wishes the Shelter every success in its venture to provide transitional housing as an additional benefit…
For the past 5 years, Quest for the Best has supported the St. Mary’s Shelter (www.stmarysfs.org) Thanksgiving Program, benefiting its residents. St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter has provided shelter for homeless families in Southeastern Pennsylvania since 1987.
On October 9, 2017, the Montgomery County Municipal Police Academy, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania, announced the first recipients of a scholarship fund created by Quest for the Best. Four scholarship of $2500.00 each will be awarded per year for cadets who demonstrate leadership and excellence. We congratulate the inaugural recipients, Layla Cruz from Macungie, Pennsylvania and…
On July 13, 2017, Quest for the Best® toured the giraffe exhibit at the Elmwood Park Zoo, (www.elmwoodparkzoo.org), and we were amazed at the size and grace of these beautiful animals. While there, we evaluated a recent grant request from the Zoo, requesting funding to transform the current bare walls of the waiting queue for…
We were pleased to provide a grant to The Founder’s Campership Fund, www.founderscampershipfund.org, which provides financial assistance awards to registered Girl Scouts who want to attend Girl Scout Summer Camp, by paying a portion of the girl’s camp fees. The organization assists Girl Scout Troops in economically stressed areas of lower Bucks County. Also, Quest…
The Elmwood Park Zoo, 1661 Harding Blvd., Norristown, PA, (www.elmwoodparkzoo.org) was established in 1924 when a local farmer transferred 16 acres of land, and a small menagerie to the Borough of Norristown. Today, its mission is to foster an appreciation for wildlife and the environment that will inspire active participation in conservation. Quest for the…
Because of a grant from QUEST FOR THE BEST® , the attendees of La Salle University’s (www.lasalle.edu) annual Autism Conference on May 5, 2017, were privileged to listen to an inspirational speech from Kerry Magro, age 28. Kerry is an award-winning disability advocate, best-selling author, movie consultant, non-profit founder, and full-time employee at a nonprofit…
St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter, (http://www.stmarysfs.org/) a refuge for homeless families of the Chester County area, meets the basic needs of these families by providing a facility that has warm beds to sleep in, nutritious family meals and hot showers in a safe and drug free environment. However, after having served families continuously since 1987, the…
The new drilling equipment, supported by a grant from Quest for the Best® , arrived in the Northern Region of Ghana and has been placed into operation. After the drilling of the well in these small villages in rural Ghana, each well is equipped with a hand pump installed to pump the water from the…
The Delaware Museum of Natural History, 4840 Kennett Pike (Route 52), Wilmington, DE (http://www.delmnh.org/) opened to the public in 1972 to excite and inform people about the natural world through exploration and discovery. Its research collections have a strong emphasis on birds and mollusks (shells), reflecting the original collection interests of the founder, John E. du…
Since 1987, St. Mary’s Franciscan Shelter, (http://www.stmarysfs.org/), has provided emergency shelter for homeless families in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Over its lifetime, the Shelter, which is located in Phoenixville, PA, has housed more than 580 families and provided more than 50,000 nights of lodging and 150,000 meals. For the past four years, Quest for the Best® has…
Through Quest for the Best’s Matching Grant Program, Wells For Relief International (www.WellsForRelief.org) purchased a truck and drilling equipment which was recently shipped to Ghana, Africa to be used for well drilling. Wells For Relief’s mission is providing safe drinking water throughout the world, believing that safe ground water is a major foundation for peace…