• New Hope Ministries - February, 2012
New Hope Ministries offers education, health care, a library and an orphanage to the poverty-stricken villagers of San Andreas in the Guatemalan state of Solala. Legacy learned of New Hope through its leader, Pastor Chuck Chambers, who has lived in Guatemala the past 36 years and founded New Hope in 2004. Currently, Legacy is buying handmade bracelets from the villagers and is working with Pastor Chuck to explore other handcrafted products. In support of New Hope's mission, Legacy has donated 200 beach hats and 550 pairs of sandals to help the villagers For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: www.newhopeguatemala.com.
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• United Way - January, 2012
Legacy and its employees recently continued their strong and active support of the United Way of York County. With Legacy matching its employees’ donations dollar-for-dollar, more than 70% of Legacy’s employees participated in the United Way Campaign this year to raise the funds needed to support the 35 partner agencies and other organizations that help people in need and make our community stronger, safer and healthier. For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: http://www.unitedway-york.org and http://www.liveunited.org/.
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• Toys-for-Tots - December, 2011
Legacy employees donated numerous new toys as part of the Marine Corps Reserves’ famous Toys-for-Tots Campaign. This wonderful annual campaign helps less fortunate children throughout the United States experience the joy of Christmas and, just as importantly, sends a message of hope to the children and their families. For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: http://www.toysfortots.org/.
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• Feed-A-Friend Marathon - December, 2011
Thanksgiving and Christmas are both occasions to count our blessings and recognize those that are not as fortunate. In keeping with that spirit, this year Legacy employees donated 236 cans of food in support of the 26th annual Feed-A-Friend Marathon held by local radio station, WHVR 1280AM. For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: http://www.hanoverredcross.org.
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• Father/Son “Guys Night Out” - November, 2011
In support of South Western School District’s second annual “Guys Night Out” event, Legacy donated custom-designed hats as door prizes for the event. The event, created by the District’s elementary school counselors, raises educational awareness and involvement between Dad’s and their 5th grade sons..
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• Relay for Life - June, 2011
Legacy donates 150 “Marburg Maniacs” caps in support of the Hanover area’s annual Relay for Life, the American Cancer Society’s signature activity. The Relay for Life offers everyone in the community an opportunity to join in the fight against cancer. For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: http://www.relayforlife.org/PAHanover.
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• Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) - May, 2011
This year Legacy has donated matching Penn State hats and Peace/Love Jewelry sets from our Vintage Collection for the local MDA’s 23rd annual charity auction. The MDA is a voluntary health agency -- a dedicated partnership between scientists and concerned citizens aimed at conquering neuromuscular diseases that affect more than a million Americans. For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: http://www.mda.org/.
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• Junior Achievement - Spring, 2011
Legacy recognizes that our children are our country’s future and is proud to participate in Junior Achievement. JA is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students about workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy through hands-on programs. JA’s unique approach allows volunteers from the community to teach students by sharing their experiences in a way that inspires and empowers students to believe in themselves and in making a difference in the world. This year, four Legacy employees will be teaching 6-session classes in local elementary and middle school class rooms. For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: http://www.ja.org/.
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• YMCA “Kids Come First” Campaign - March, 2011
Legacy has donated cash and product to the Hanover Area YMCA’s “Kids Come First” Campaign, which is an annual fund-raising campaign to provide children, families, and adults in our community with the opportunity to benefit from the YMCA’s many events, programs and services, like camps and child care. With its generous donation Legacy joins a select list of local companies as part of the “Chairman’s Round Table”, which recognizes and honors those friends who give substantial support. For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: http://www.hanoverymca.org/default.asp?ID=391.
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• South Western High School Mini-Thon - March, 2011
Legacy has donated caps and t-shirts to SWHS’s Key Club in support of their 24-hour dance marathon to raise money for The Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital in the fight to conquer childhood cancer. The Mini-Thon, as it is affectionately referred to, replicates the Penn State IFC/Panhellenic Dance Marathon, which is the largest student-run philanthropy in the world. For more information on
this worthy cause, please visit: http://www.thon.org/students/minithon and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FZaDqEE4vg.
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