Chamber Foundation
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About the Foundation
Established in 2001 as a 501(c)(3) charitable non-profit organization, The Main Line Chamber Foundation is dedicated to its mission of (1) awarding scholarships to local volunteer firefighters and EMTs; (2) supporting area high school students attending PA Free Enterprise Week summer camp; (3) assisting members’ employees participating in the Chamber’s Leadership Main Line program; and (4) supporting the Fund for Investing in Talent.
The Fund for Investing in Talent was created in 2016 to enhance professional development throughout the region through support for The Main Line Chamber of Commerce’s programs The Society of Professional Women, The Talent and Education Network and leadership programs including Leadership Main Line.
The Main Line Emergency Responders Scholarship Program
In 2005, The Main Line Chamber Foundation initiated a four-part project to address issues that impact on the recruitment and recognition of volunteer firefighters and EMT’s and the funding of the volunteer fire companies and emergency medical services in the region. This effort is a continuation of a class project undertaken by the Chamber’s Leadership Main Line Class of 2004, which highlighted the need for better public awareness of the serious challenges facing volunteer fire and emergency medical services in the region.
The Main Line Chamber Foundation was pleased to award the 2024 scholarships to 32 firefighter/EMT scholarship recipients representing volunteer fire companies serving the Main Line. The majority of them are working, going to school, and committed to serving as a volunteer firefighter with their local fire company. Most of the award recipients have a family member who is also a firefighter. It is truly an honor to present these outstanding young firefighters and EMTs with a scholarship award towards their college education.
The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Scholarship program began in 2006 with $6,000. In 2007, this program awarded $14,500 to deserving individuals. The increase in 2008 awards to $23,000 was due to a fundraiser hosted by Turnaround Management Association (TMA) to honor the memory of Lower Merion firefighter Thomas J. Hays. To date, we are proud to announce we have awarded nearly $700,000 in scholarships to those who help us when we need them most. Each year, recipients are awarded scholarships at the Hometown Heroes Celebration. Everyone in the community is invited to join us on Thursday, June 5. Click here for more information.
Join us on September 14, 2025, for this year's Main Line Run/Walk, presented by The Haverford Trust Company. This event serves as the primary fundraiser for the Foundation's scholarship program. For Details and registration, click here.
Hometown Heroes Celebration 2024
Photo of 2024 recipients and MLCF Board Members
Please join us in saluting and recognizing our 2024 volunteer firefighter/EMT scholarship recipients:
$5,000 WSFS Cares Foundation Leaders of Tomorrow Award:
Lindsay Baker, Llanerch Fire Company, Havertown
$5,000 Thomas J. Hays Memorial Scholarships:
Weena Doyle, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
Matthew Hand, Brookline Fire Company, Havertown
Preston A. Tyrrell, Newtown Square Fire Company, Newtown Square
2024 Scholarship Honorees:
Lindsay Baker, Llanerch Fire Company, Havertown
Matthew Becket, Bryn Mawr Fire Company, Bryn Mawr
Sean Boyer, Brookline Fire Company, Havertown
Elizabeth Brown, Radnor Fire Company, Wayne
Margaret Mary Cooper, Upper Darby Fire Company, Upper Darby
Brooke Cutler, Berwyn Fire Company, Berwyn
Katie Denney, Aston Township Fire Department, Aston
Levi Dentel, Paoli Fire Company, Paoli
Matthew Gabriel Dobbins, Broomall Fire Company, Broomall
Weena Doyle, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
Matthew Hand, Brookline Fire Company, Havertown
Sophia Hartley, Good Will Fire Company, West Chester
James Philip Heller, Gladwyne Fire Company, Gladwyne
Madison Jones, West Whiteland Fire Company, Exton
Chandeep Kaur, Llanerch Fire Company, Havertown
Kenneth M. Keagy, Merion Fire Company of Ardmore, Ardmore
Michaela Kent, Bon Air Fire Company, Havertown
Olivia Klara, Good Will Fire Company, West Chester
Megan Kozar, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
Tiffany Lan, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
Jordan Lichy, Berwyn Fire Company, Berwyn
David Marein-Efron, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
Ryan Marsh, Merion Fire Company of Ardmore, Ardmore
Alexis M. McElhone, Bon Air Fire Company, Havertown
Kevin Mitchell, Jr., Bon Air Fire Company, Havertown
Jack Francis Nudy, Berwyn Fire Company, Berwyn
Andrew Payne, Manoa Fire Company, Havertown
Marcie Romberger, Berwyn Fire Company, Berwyn
Ethan Tartaglio, Berwyn Fire Company, Berwyn
Preston A. Tyrrell, Newtown Square Fire Company, Newtown Square
Luke Willette, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
Noelle Zeller, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
The Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Scholarship Program is designed to provide recognition for this important group of dedicated community servants who are part of the 17 volunteer fire companies serving the Main Line. With generous community support, The Main Line Chamber Foundation Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Scholarship program will continue to grow and provide support, recognition, and honor to the young firefighters serving our communities.
If you would like to contribute to the Volunteer Firefighter/EMT Scholarship Program or for additional information, please contact The Main Line Chamber Foundation at 610-687-6232.
The future is in your hands.
Please find it in your heart to give.
Even just a little gift will help!
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