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Outstanding members of the Bucks County community

Outstanding members of the Bucks County community

Michele and Gene Rice were honored and recognized as outstanding members of the Bucks County community who consistently work to make our community a better place – PAI Hometown Heroes.        ...

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Bucks couple plants seeds of inspiration through their foundation

Bucks couple plants seeds of inspiration through their foundation

“Dream it. Learn it. Do it.” That’s the motto of the Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream Foundation. That’s the motto of the Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream Foundation. The foundation was started in Yardley, in 2008, by Gene and Michele Rice, who were inspired by the positive experiences of their own children to think about how they could enable less advantaged children to also enjoy the benefits of supplementary activities.

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Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation

Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation is so proud to partner with Jose Tilapa. He is the owner of Keystone Boxing and MMA Gym in Bristol. Over the years we have sent muliple kids to his gym. Jose is the epitome of what PAS looks for in a role model for the kids whose passions we help to support. And… Jose just won the New Jersey Masters Championship in AC!!!!! Congratulations, Jose, and from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the kids you...

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Scholarship Opportunities for BC Students Pursuing Their Passion

Scholarship Opportunities for BC Students Pursuing Their Passion

If you have children, you know how important it is for them to become involved in extracurricular activities whether it’s joining a tennis team, taking clarinet lessons, or participating in martial arts, just to name a few of the endless opportunities available to them.

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Plant A Seed was mentioned in the Buck County Herald

Plant A Seed was mentioned in the Buck County Herald

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, started in 2008 by Upper Makefield couple Gene and Michele Rice, recently awarded its 811th annual scholarship to Angel from Bucks County. He will pursue his passion for karate and martial arts over the next year. Pictured are Gene and Michele with Angel (image from the Bucks County Herald.) For further information on the charity and how to apply for a scholarship visit,...

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How a nonprofit transformed the life of a teen karate star and many others

How a nonprofit transformed the life of a teen karate star and many others

“I remember when I was being picked on,” said 15-year-old Julian Asencio. “Martial arts taught me to defend myself.” The Bucks County teenager started taking karate lessons when he was 4-years-old…

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Thank You Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority

Thank You Bucks County Water & Sewer Authority

Many thanks to the efforts of the Bucks County Water and Sewer Authority. Their recent golf tournament raised over $21,000 for the Plant a Seed Foundation. What a wonderful group of...

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Upper Makefield couple’s Plant a Seed grows childhood dreams

Upper Makefield couple’s Plant a Seed grows childhood dreams

Shout out to Michael. We are so proud of you!

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More from Brotherly Love on CBS3

More from Brotherly Love on CBS3

Please watch the video below to see how Plant a Seed supports children’s passions....

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Newtown Gazette Article

Newtown Gazette Article

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, a 501(c)(3) charity based in Yardley, recently awarded its 630th and 631st scholarships. The organization helps children between the ages of 10 and 18 pursue their passions by connecting them with positive role models who encourage and mentor their dreams. Pictured in the photo are, from left, college intern Angela McGovern, scholarship winners Vincent and Marsilio Tufo, and Plant a Seed co-founder Michele Rice. Vincent and Marsilio will pursue their passion of art at Penelope Fox Art School, located in...

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