Fred's Footsteps

Nonprofit that provides direct financial assistance to Philadelphia region families in financial crisis due to a child’s illness or injury.

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Hear our Executive Director, Christine’s, year-end message, and read the full update here: 👉 https://t.co/KgdEJtLqjk
#Transformativeyear #BecauseFamiliesNeedUs #FamilyStability #GiveHope #PhillyNonProfit

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Fred’s Footsteps celebrates our back-to-back NFC EAST CHAMPIONS, the Philadelphia Eagles!! 🦅 #FlyEaglesFly #GoBirds

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We wish those who observe a meaningful Yom Kippur.

#YomKippur

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Wishing a meaningful and sweet Rosh Hashanah to all who are celebrating. May you be inscribed and sealed for a good year 💙

#RoshHashanah #LshanaTova

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Happy Parents' Day! Today and every day, we honor the strength, love, and dedication of the incredible parents in our Fred's Footsteps community. 💙

#ParentsDay #Parents #Nonprofit #GreaterPhiladelphia

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We’re honored to stand with Tylicia Bell as she cares for her grandchild, Miracle, following the devastating loss of her daughter, Tanyiah. Tylicia shared an update with @6abc—please consider reading and sharing. Let’s continue to lift this family up. 💜 https://t.co/3o0RnyJ7Mo

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Shortly after finding out they were approved for support from Fred's Footsteps, a family sent us this message.

"Your generosity means more than just financial help — it has given me hope and reminded me that I’m not alone."

This is why we do what we do. 💜

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Happy Fourth of July from Fred's Footsteps! 🎆

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We recently received this heartfelt message from Hope's family—and it’s a powerful reminder of why we do what we do. We’re honored to support families through a child’s illness, lifting the burden of household bills so they can focus fully on caring for their child. 💜

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Today, we honor Juneteenth—a day of remembrance, resilience, and the enduring fight for justice and equality. #Juneteenth #FreedomDay

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For Tate’s family, a power outage isn’t just an inconvenience—it could be life threatening. We were honored to help his family purchase a whole-house generator to keep Tate safe during outages and give the whole family peace of mind.

Read the full story: https://t.co/KwI2x8TPql

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Time for Fred's Inbox! 💌 Check out this message we recently received from Noelle and Theo's family. We love receiving messages like this!

#NICU #Twins #Family #FinancialAssistance #Nonprofit #Philadelphia

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Time for Fred's Inbox! 📬 Check out this message we recently received from a family we supported when the costs related to their child’s medical condition sparked financial strain.

#Families #Philadelphia #Nonprofit #FinancialAssistance #MedicallyComplexChild #Gratitude

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Our Executive Director, Christine DiBona Lobley, recently shared this powerful quote about our mission at the Brian Communications Faces of Philanthropy event.

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This #MemorialDay, we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

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In 2024, we provided an organizational record of $1,038,022 in direct financial assistance to families caring for a seriously ill, injured, or disabled child. Thank you to our incredible community for making this possible!

🔗 Learn more: https://t.co/5XWTZ8qup6

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Our 2024 Impact Report is HERE! 🎉 We’re proud to share this powerful reflection on a record-breaking year at Fred’s Footsteps. Thank you to our donors, partners, and supporters for making this impact possible!

🔗 Explore the full 2024 Impact Report now: https://t.co/5XWTZ8qup6

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Time for Fred's Inbox! 💌 Check out this message of gratitude we recently received from Maria's family. These words remind us why we do what we do. 💙

#FredsInbox #Families #Philadelphia #MedicallyComplexChildren #FinancialSupport #Impact #Gratitude

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This Mother’s Day, we honor the incredible mothers we’ve had the privilege to walk beside—and all the emotions this day may bring.

#MothersDay #Mothers #Moms #MedicallyComplex #NICU #Hospital #Love

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Happy National Nurses Week! 💙

Nurses play a vital role in the lives of families caring for medically complex children—including those we support. From hospital bedsides to bedrooms, they provide not only expert care but also calm, comfort, and hope when needed most.