| Last updated on October 20, 2007 |
The Pledging Tree Foundation is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote disciplined savings and provide financial education in financially challenged families with total household yearly income of $40,000 or less.
Description:
The Pledging Tree Foundation is a Delaware state incorporated non-profit, sponsor and donor supported foundation that strives to bring a positive change in financially challenged communities in Chester County. The foundation is tax-exempted under section 501 (c) (3) by the IRS. TPTF is an approved agency to receive donor designated funds through United Way of Chester County.
Each month, the enrolled family will save a amount and the Foundation will match the amount up to $100/month for 12-month period. To bring a long lasting impact on these families, The Pledging Tree Foundation will educate families about improving and maintaining financial well-being through training and workshops. Highly qualified financial advisors and representatives from financial institutions will conduct quarterly workshops on topics ranging from saving for the future to recovering from credit card debt and much more.
History:
The Pledging Tree Foundation (TPTF) was founded by Prerna Singh, a senior at Downingtown High School West. It started with an aim to cultivate a disciplined savings approach among financially challenged families in local communities. TPTF pledges to help those who are pledging to help themselves by saving for their better future.
Contact people:
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Prerna Singh, Chief Executive Officer, (phone), (email)
Lisa Newcomb, Director, Public & Media Relations, (phone), (email)
Vijay Yadav, Vice President, (phone), (email) |
Address:
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3947 W Lincoln Highway # 184
Downingtown, PA 19335
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Web Site: http://www.thepledgingtree.org
Miscellaneous Information
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No
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