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Youth Philanthropists donate $1400 to those who help others

Triskeles Staff — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:40:39 +0000

Triskeles’ Youth Philanthropy group collected $1400 this summer–and gave it away this week to organizations in our area who are doing good things for others. What a great feeling, to be able to help others do good things for those who need it.

Youth selected five Philadelphia-area non-profits to receive grants from their fund:

Startup Corps in Philadelphia–which teaches high school youth entrepreneurial business skills and helps them incubate businesses
The Clinic in Phoenixville–which provides medical care to those without insurance
Main Line Animal Rescue in Kimberton–one of the best animal shelters in the country
Good Works in Coatesville–which just finished repairing its 500th residence in Chester County
The Chester County Food Bank–one of the best anywhere which does so much to see that no one goes hungry

The young adults and Triskeles staff who delivered the gifts were all reminded again how many good people there are who make it their business to help those in need. We urge you all to support your charity of choice this season.

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Youth Philanthropy 2011

Energy conservation are the words of the day

Triskeles Staff — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:05:55 +0000

At our Next Steps workshop on December 10th at the beautiful new Beaver Farm community education building, ‘energy conservation’ was the phrase of the day. With their teen-aged mentors, the young participants in Next Steps discussed ways to save energy–then they acted out one tactic in a little skit for the rest of the group. You can see cameos from the skits in the photo album below.

You’ll also see some highlights from our farm tour and the friendly and oh-so-interesting animals which we met, as well as some delicious looking shots of the cookies we all baked and took home to families.

A very fun and educational day.

(Click on the photo to see the online album)

SxS – NS Dec 10-11

The Food for Thought Rap

Triskeles Staff — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:23:52 +0000

Will Guinan (aka Fosta Gee), one of our talented youth in the summer program this year, surprised us at the final dinner event by performing this rap poem capturing his feelings about the experience he had had:

Food For Thought Rap

By Fosta Gee

Food for thought is who we are

We strive to be healthy and work hard

That’s our motto

And yes well follow it

Regardless if the day is hot or humid

We are all one great big family

Even if they’re some conflicts you see

But remember it’s not about you or me

It’s about playing a role in the community

That’s why we came to make a difference

Not for the money or because your parents wished it

Toss all those reasons out because they never were important

Because playing a role is always worth it

The Kimberton Crew is where it is at

Worked so hard that’s why we were done in a flash

That’s why we were so efficient time and again

Not caring about the work because it’s what you put in

And for all those groups that I forgot to include

You all did a great job and everyone approves

Made a lot of friends that I won’t forget

And I like to thank the staff because they’re the best

Ann Lisa and Becca thanks for all the car rides

And for putting up with my humor time after time

Mr. Hezi you are the man

And Mr. Dillon thanks for all the rides in the van

And thank you Ms. Erin for the interviewing skills

As well as the business aspect which I found to be a thrill

And last but not least is Mr. Mark

Thank you for all your help

Because you played such a big part

In what this program is

And how people view it

For me it’s an experience

That started out as a blue print

But after this

It became more than that

Because everyone knows Food for Thought is where it’s at.

Triskeles 2011 Wine Event Raises Funds for Youth Programs

Triskeles Staff — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:48:54 +0000

Saturday evening, October 22nd, saw the West Pikeland township building transformed into an elegant dining and wine tasting room, as the 2011 Triskeles Wine Event, under the guidance of master chefs Barbara and Charlie Orlando, gave guests an opportunity to sample world-class foods accompanied by wines from both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

The event raised well over $25,000 to support our wonderful youth programs! Many many thanks to all who came, and a special thank you to hosts Amanda Cabot, Peter Kjellerup, Moira Mumma, and Jim Norris.

(Click on the allona zone blog link at right for more great pictures and write up on this event)

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Triskeles 2011 Wine Event–”A Delightful Experience”

Chester County Food Bank Dedication on Food Day

Triskeles Staff — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:31:00 +0000

The Chester County Food Bank dedicated its new facility in Guthriesville Monday evening Oct. 24th. A wonderful, warm event highlighting the dedication and commitment of the CCFB Board, staff, and–especially–volunteers. Friends from many organizations who work with the CCFB as well as individuals from Chester County joined all three county commissioners and State Senator Andy Dinniman in honoring all the work that makes CCFB work so well.

Our Green Intern RJ Jones from Coatesville helped pass out Triskeles literature–and learned an awful lot about community organizations, food banks, and how hunger is being addressed locally.

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Food Bank Dedication

Triskeles Youth at Entrepreneurs Expo

Triskeles Staff — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:19:39 +0000

Some of our Green Interns were ‘hired’ by Kimberton Whole Foods and Organic Mechanics soil to man the displays at the Entrepreneurs Expo in Phoenixville on October 8th and get some experience marketing products to the public.

Held for the first time, the expo at Franklin Commons featured many different businesses, speakers, and products. Senator Andy Dinniman gave out several awards and an inspiring talk on what it takes to be an entrepreneur.

Good experience for young minds!

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The Triskeles Crew Manning Displays

VANGUARD GROUP VOLUNTEERS JOIN TRISKELES YOUTH

Triskeles Staff — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:21:19 +0000

Last Saturday, Oct 1, a very caring and hard-working group of Vanguard volunteers joined the Triskeles Side by Side and Next Steps programs youth in their activities. Helping ‘younger’ (our Green Interns and Side by Side teens) and ‘youngest’ (the Side by Side and Next Steps students) this group of committed volunteers baked, made cider, applesauce, separated garlic, supervised crafts — and did many other helpful things as they participated in one of the two programs in the Kimberton area.

Thanks Vanguard!! That was a huge help.

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SxS Next Steps Oct 1-11

Vanguard Group Volunteers work Side by Side with Triskeles Youth

North Coventry School Gardens–Helping Feed in Time of Need

Triskeles Staff — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:05:18 +0000

The parent gardening group at North Coventry elementary school has done a superb job of managing and maintaining the gardens there this summer. Despite very hot–and then very wet–weather, the gardens look great, are weed-free, and still producing a variety of great organic foods.

Many school families suffered during the recent flooding, and the local food pantry was also flooded out. Not to worry–the produce from the school garden is going right to those who need it in the school community.

Deb Savage and Anjanette Selvaggio have done a exemplary job of leading the group in charge of the garden to a new level of productivity. We are so glad to see this.

Picture album below (click on thumbnail)

North Coventry School Gardens: Feeding those flooded out by Lee

Late Summer in the Eagleview Garden

Triskeles Staff — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 18:20:50 +0000

It’s September, and the garden at the Eagleview Potter Building site is reflecting the change of seasons. Cucumbers were fantastic this year, but now they’re yellowing and small and soon will be gone. Tomatoes are still found, but ripen slowly. Green beans–also a bumper year–are getting scarcer. Yellow squash, peppers, eggplant–fewer each week. Parsley: we have a ton, and residents are drying it for use later.

But, it’s time to plant some new fall crops. So we checked with Albert Casey, the ‘chief gardener’ at the site, and decided on some lettuce, kale, radishes and perhaps a few other things that can stand the cold weather. A few are in, but more to come next week.

The harvests have been much bigger in the garden’s second season, and we anticipate harvesting things til Thanksgiving (with luck from the weather).

Green Interns ‘HOPP’ To It at Rolling Hills

Triskeles Staff — Thu, 26 May 2011 16:08:22 +0000

A collaboration between Triskeles and Fellowship Farm brought out 34 people of all ages from infants to seniors to cook healthy food together, eat it, and learn about the Triskeles’ Food for Thought summer program.

The Healthy Options for the People of Pottstown (HOPP) and Triskeles’ Food for Thought/Green Internship programs are both funded by the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation. By collaborating, we were able to do a longer program for more people and bring more delicious and healthy foods for all to sample: Potato/Carrot/Kale pancakes; Banana-Strawberry Yogurt smoothies; and other treats brought the crowd out.

Thanks to all who helped make this busy evening possible.

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Rolling Hills & Green Interns