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 2026 scholarships to 45 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 $800,000 in scholarships to those who help us when we need them most. Each year, recipients are awarded scholarships at the Hometown Heroes Celebration. Thank you to everyone who joined us on for this year's event.
Join us on September 13, 2026, 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 2026
Photo of 2026 recipients and MLCF Board Members
Please join us in saluting and recognizing our 2026 volunteer firefighter/EMT scholarship recipients:
$5,000 WSFS Cares Foundation Leaders of Tomorrow Award:
Charlotte Ackerman, West Whiteland Fire Company, Exton
$5,000 Thomas J. Hays Memorial Scholarships:
Elias Dutwin, Narberth Ambulance Company, Lower Merion
Kamryn Harkins, Belmont Hills Fire Company, Belmont Hills
Harrison R. Shapiro, Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company
2026 Scholarship Honorees:
Charlotte Ackerman, West Whiteland Fire Company, Exton
Randy Berman, Oakmont Fire Company
Steven Brooks, Malvern Fire Company, Malvern
Edward Burke, Radnor Fire Company, Radnor
John Burns, Bryn Mawr Fire Company, Bryn Mawr
Dominic Cipriani, Bryn Mawr Fire Company, Bryn Mawr
Grant Mackenzie D’Ambra, Radnor Fire Company, Radnor
Weena Doyle, Narberth ambulance, Ardmore
Andrew Abernathy Duckett, Berwyn Fire Company, Berwyn
Elias Dutwin, Narberth Ambulance, Lower Merion
Ann Earp, Bryn Mawr Fire Company, Bryn Mawr
Skyler Engle, Union Fire Company
Madison Evans, Aston Township Fire Department
Anthony Frank Fiore, Good Fellowship Ambulance Club, West Chester
Jacob Gehrt, Longwood Fire Company, Kennett Square
Charles Thomas Graning, Jr., Narberth Ambulance Service, Lower Merion
Kamryn Harkins, Belmont Hills Fire Company, Belmont Hills
Timothy Daniel Iannucci, Chester Heights Fire Company, Chester Heights
Madison Jones, West Whiteland Fire Company, Exton
Chandeep Kaur, Llanerch Fire Company, Havertown
Thaddeus Kavanaugh, Manoa Fire Company, Havertown
Maryam Saburah Khan, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
Caleb Kilbride, Oakmont Fire Company, Havertown
Jessie Laurino, Merion Fire Company of Ardmore, Ardmore
Ryan Levy, Merion Fire Company of Ardmore, Ardmore
Dalton Lotz, Good Will Fire Company, No. 2, West Chester
David Marein-Efron, Narberth Ambulance, Ardmore
Asher Martin, Manoa Fire Company, Havertown
David McCallum, Radnor Fire Company, Wayne
Joseph McNeill, Concordville Fire and Protective Association, Concordville
Daria Nikolic, Penn Wynne Fire Company, Penn Wynne
Brianna Pascale, Manoa Fire Company, Havertown
Randall J. Patton, Paoli Fire Company, Paoli
Andrew Payne, Manoa Fire Company, Havertown
Tyler Ressler, Springfield Fire Company, Springfield
Mason Scheibe, West Whiteland Fire Company, Exton
Harrison R. Shapiro, Penn Wynne-Overbrook Hills Fire Company
Brandon Shilling, Modena Fire Company, Coatesville
Alexander James Siegel, Belmont Hills Fire Company, Bala Cynwyd
Emerson Marie Simmons, Narberth Ambulance, Lower Merion
Jonathon T. Simpson, Newtown Square Fire Company, Newtown Square
Nicholas Sondergaard, Berwyn Fire Company, Berwyn
William Spaulding Wood, Fame Fire Company, West Chester
Justin Zachar, Concordville Fire and Protective Association, Concordville
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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