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Mommy’s Light Lives on Fund Has Received a $2,750 Grant from the Montangelica Fund of the Philadelphia Foundation

Villanova, PA - 7 November 2002- The Montangelica Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation recently granted $2,750 to Mommy’s Light Lives On Fund. Mommy’s Light was created by Mary Murphy of Newtown Square, less than three months before she died of cancer in 1997, to continue traditions for children whose mothers are seriously ill or deceased.

"Mommy’s Light is a non-profit organization that brings joy to young people whose mothers are in life-threatening situations or are deceased. Mommy’s Light helps these children by keeping alive the traditions and simple pleasures they shared with their mothers," said Downingtown resident Laura Munts, Mommy's Light President.

"Mary Murphy and her son created a plan to keep her spirit alive by preserving special traditions they shared. Today, our services are available to young people in southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey and northern Delaware," said Munts. Mommy's Light estimates that 20,000 young people in the Delaware Valley are dealing with the potential or actual deaths of their mothers.

The grant came from The Montangelica Fund, established by Ray Hansell and Mary Sue Lucci of Villanova in 2001 at The Philadelphia Foundation to give something back to those in need.

"Montangelica means ‘Mountain of Angels.’ We are always looking for the next angel to support," said Hansell. "This year we’re delighted to welcome Mommy’s Light to The Montangelica Fund family. We look to support local charities that have a vision of how to make the world a better place and were founded by or on behalf of people who are now deceased. Grants are made possible from the sale of CDs featuring local talent. Local artists helping local charities is an exciting part of what The Montangelica Fund is all about."

For more information about The Montangelica Fund, visit www.Montangelica.org.

As the Delaware Valley’s primary provider of philanthropic services, The Philadelphia Foundation helps nearly 500 caring families give something back to their community by managing their charitable giving funds. Revenue generated from these funds provides scholarships and support to hundreds of cultural, educational, and humanitarian programs in Southeastern Pennsylvania, exactly as the donors intended.

For more information about Mommy’ Light Lives On Fund, call Mommy's Light at 610-725-9790
 
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