The Wawa Foundation Hero Award
The Wawa Foundation Hero Award honors a non-profit organization that is committed to serving Philadelphia by providing services that build stronger communities through preserving our independence, protecting our safety and mentoring and inspiring our youth.
Join us in congratulating this year’s recipient!
After receiving nearly 9,000 votes, we selected Students Run Philly Style as the winner of The Wawa Foundation Hero Award! We proudly presented Students Run Philly Style with their award and a $50,000 grant during the Wawa Welcome America festivities in Philadelphia on Independence Day. The three runners-up were also recognized that day, each receiving a $10,000 grant
The Wawa Foundation commends all four organization for their commitment to serving our communities. Thank you for sharing your inspiring stories with us!
Read the finalists’ stories below, and learn more about the work they’re doing to improve their communities and empower the citizens who live in them.
Love Pray Peace Project (LP3) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving…
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Philly House, formerly Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission, is the second oldest…
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The passion and focus of the Strawberry Mansion Learning Center is the youth…
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Students Run Philly Style (SRPS) transforms students’ lives through mentorship over miles…
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