The Humpty Dumpty Institute (HDI) is pleased to announce that as a result of a large donation of medical equipment by the China Construction Bank (CCB) New York Branch we were able arrange for 10,000 protective masks, 2,000 face shields, and 200 infra-red thermometers distributed to community health centers and its frontline workers in Newark and Jersey City on May 11, 2020.
COS COB, Conn- Chicken Soup for the Soul LLC, the parent company of Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment Inc. (Nasdaq: CSSE), today announced the company-wide initiatives it has undertaken to provide comfort and support to people and animals alike, during the COVID-19 crisis. The much-loved company has been giving back to the community in a variety of ways, such as providing extensive pet food donations across the country, making several of its e-books downloadable for free, and creating a free educational channel for families with young children.
Cosmo Cares a private, charitable foundation introduces its website: www.CosmoCares.com
Cosmo Cares is a private, charitable foundation rooted in the passion for advancing World Health, Cultural Diplomacy, Humanitarian Recognition and Conservation. An extension of Cosmo DeNicola Companies (CDC) – a privately held company with a diverse portfolio of businesses ranging from healthcare, technology, publishing, professional sports and entertainment.
The Cosmo Cares team (CC team), compiled of Cosmo DeNicola, Morgan DeNicola and Natalie Scarantino, was onsite for the grand opening of the Clara Barton Elementary School Pantry project in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday September 12. CC had the privilege of establishing the Pantry by donating Snacks, Food, School Supplies and Student Clothing for the benefit of the students (grades K-2) including a washer and dryer for keeping everything fresh.
CDC Programs Manager, Morgan DeNicola, in partnership with the American Thoracic Society, presented a 2019 Scientific Scholarship to Ahmed Ddungu of Uganda at this year's ATS International Conference in Dallas TX . The scholarship was presented to Ahmed for his research regarding screening HIV patients in Africa for (COPD) Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. COPD is the 3rd leading cause of death worldwide . Data from Africa indicates that the prevalence of COPD is high (up to 25%). Ahmed’s research sought out to determine its association with HIV. His findings determined that although low in this HIV infected population he recommended that these patients be proactively screened.
Cosmo DeNicola and Leigh Steinberg of Steinberg Sports and Entertainment announced the recipient of the 2019 Steinberg DeNicola Humanitarian award being presented at the 82nd Annual Maxwell Football Gala. The Humanitarian award is given to a representative of the NFL that has committed themselves to doing good in their community. The NFL Player recipient chosen for 2019 is Philadelphia Eagles Tight End, Zach Ertz.
Parishioners from Saint John Vianney Parish in Gladwyne (Montgomery County) presented eight scholarships to current eighth grade students from several parish, regional, and Independence Mission Schools in the City of Philadelphia to attend any Archdiocesan High School for all four years. This presentation is part of the Saint John Vianney Scholars Program.
During the presentation, Mr. Michael Greenly, Chairman of the Saint John Vianney Scholars Board addressed students in grades 4-8 to speak about the scholarship program and the opportunity for children to win the award in the future. Cosmo DeNicola, Saint John Vianney Scholars Board member, was also present to honor the scholars and address the students at St Monica’s School in South Philadelphia. The content of Cosmo’s talk centered around being a Champion and the view that anything is possible. He delivered an inspiring positive message.
“I am so excited to revisit the families and recognize the academic achievements of the students at St Monica’s. They clearly relate to my inner-city upbringing and community experience,” stated Cosmo DeNicola. Morgan DeNicola (CDC Program Manager) also participated and explained of her family of companies three Passions; World Health, Cultural Diplomacy and Humanitarian recognition.
The 2019 scholars come from the following Catholic elementary schools in the city of Philadelphia: Our Lady of Port Richmond; Immaculate Heart of Mary; Holy Innocents Area Catholic Elementary School; Holy Redeemer Chinese Catholic School; Saint Monica; St. George School, and Our Mother of Consolation. Since its official launch in 2012, the program has recognized 52 students with scholarships.
The mission of the Saint John Vianney Scholars Program is to provide financial and academic support to children who are currently attending a Philadelphia parish school and qualify to sit for the Saint John Neumann exam.
The Board of Directors of the Humpty Dumpty Institute is pleased to announce that Ms. Morgan DeNicola will join the Board as an Associate Director. HDI Chairman Al Khalafalla said that Ms. DeNicola’s commitment to the work of the Institute has been exemplary. Ms. DeNicola has served as HDI’s Youth Representative to the United Nations for the last two years and accompanied U.S. Congressional Delegations to Africa and the United Nations. In February 2017, Ms. DeNicola was a leader of U.S. Congressional Staff Delegation to Malawi. There she visited the Amitofo Care Centre (ACC), alongside other HDI board members. The level of poverty kicked off a fundraising initiative for Morgan, called the Cosmo Cares Mobile Healthcare Van. This van was donated by Cosmo DeNicola Companies to the ACC and will provide needed medical services to remote villages in Lesotho, Africa.
While a love of animals is not a prerequisite for sitting on the board of Elmwood Park Zoo, it sure seems to be a recurring theme among those who do.
