Pond Lehocky’s 9th Annual 25 Days of Giving

At Pond Lehocky, we’re committed to supporting our community. In fact, it’s one of the four core principles our firm was founded on: client service, community support, a diverse and collaborative culture, and consistent excellence.

This year, we are honored to continue our 25 Days of Giving program. With thoughtful input from our staff, partners, and clients, we’ve chosen 25 local and national charities to support this holiday season. Through our donations, we are helping out organizations that are both integral to our community and close to our hearts, while living out our foundational values.

Read on to learn more about the charities we’ve chosen this year.

No Kid Hungry: This national campaign to end childhood hunger is run by Share Our Strength, a nonprofit aimed at tackling issues of poverty and food insecurity in the United States.

PSPCA: The Pennsylvania SPCA rescues animals from cruelty and neglect, providing care and behavioral training, and places them in new, loving homes.

Lisa’s Army: This organization provides comfort and support to people who are battling cancer through personalized Comfort Care Packages.

Mike Tilley Nation: Since 2022, the Mike Tilley Nation Foundation has been raising awareness of Young Onset Colorectal Cancer, educating people about what symptoms look like, and providing information and advocacy about screenings.

Lupus Foundation (PA): Through research, education, support, and advocacy, the Lupus Foundation aims to improve the quality of life of all people suffering from the disease.

Hope Walks: Clubfoot is a treatable disability, and early intervention can free children from lifelong problems. Hope Walks educates local healthcare providers to offer free clubfoot care and holistic therapies for affected families.

Empowering Cuts: Founder Josh Santiago began offering free haircuts to people who couldn’t afford them in Philadelphia in 2017. He now travels the country providing his services via his nonprofit, Empowering Cuts.

Gunz Down Glovez Up: This organization aims to cut down on youth violence by offering hands-on boxing training for kids.

TIA’s Place: Aimed at young adults that are aging out of the foster care system, TIA’s Place—which stands for Transitioning Into Adulthood—provides education, financial planning, job readiness training, trauma counseling, and mentorship.

Cheers for CHOP: Since its inception in 2014, Cheers for CHOP has raised more than $6.7 million to fund advances in technology and medicine at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, by way of a yearly gala fundraiser. The 2026 event will benefit the Richard D. Wood Jr. Center for Fetal Diagnosis and Treatment at the hospital.

As I Plant This Seed: Founded in 2012 by Ryan Harris, As I Plant This Seed provides youth and families with the resources and skills they need to choose their own life path and outcome.

Neighborhood Legal Services: NLS provides free legal services to low-income and vulnerable people in Western Pennsylvania.

Discovery Pathways: By offering hands-on environmental education for urban youth and adults, Discovery Pathways improves the well-being of the community and environment.

Step Back Foundation: Based in Cape May County, New Jersey, the Step Back Foundation provides athletic equipment and other necessities to student athletes in need.

Pittsburgh Autism Speaks: This organization is dedicated to using advocacy, services, support, and research to create an inclusive world for all people with autism.

John and Matthew Gaudreau Foundation: This foundation honors the legacy of Johnny and Matty Gaudreau by supporting ice hockey opportunities for low-income kids, while also helping families that have been impacted by drunk driving.

Rock Ministries: With a new, 7,500-square foot youth center that’s dedicated to the kids of Kensington, this Philly-based nonprofit provides an alternative to street life through educational and recreational activities.

Alabama Appleseed Center for Law and Justice: This organization is focused on confronting the failures of mass incarceration in Alabama by amplifying the voices of people involved in the justice system.

Holly Springs Food Cupboard: Serving the people of Holly Springs, NC, this entirely volunteer-run nonprofit offers food distribution and delivery, and maintains a garden to feed the community.

The Apologues: The Apologues uses fashion, music, and art to help people who have been affected by gun violence and trauma.

American Foundation for Suicide Prevention: The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s mission is to save lives by preventing suicide, and help those who have been affected.

Family Giving Tree: Through back-to-school backpack drives and a holiday wish program, Family Giving Tree supports the one out of every five kids in the Bay Area who lives in poverty.

Bridging the Gap: Since 1992, Bridging the Gap has been connecting the environment, economy, and local communities in Missouri through environmental education and action.

Broad Street Love: This organization helps those living in poverty by providing meals, mail services, a clothing boutique, personal care, spiritual support, medical and legal help, and other services for the people of Philadelphia.

Camp Tockwogh Scholarship Campers: Located on the Chesapeake Bay, Camp Tockwogh is a YMCA camp that provides an environment where children can learn skills, gain confidence, and grow.

As we reflect on this year’s 25 Days of Giving, we’re reminded that meaningful change happens when people come together with purpose. Each organization on this list represents a commitment to strengthening our communities, uplifting vulnerable populations, and creating brighter futures. By supporting their missions, we’re not only honoring the values our firm was built on—we’re also investing in the well-being of the places where we live and work.

We’re grateful to these incredible nonprofits making a difference every single day. As the holiday season continues, we look forward to sharing more about their inspiring work and the impact they have on countless lives. Thank you for joining us in celebrating generosity, compassion, and community—today and throughout the year.