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The Back Porch Saloon, 9626 Princeton Glendale Road, will host a fundraiser for the 3 little Halos fund tonight from 5 to 8 p.m.

The 3 little Halos fund is one of many funds within the Community Foundation. It was created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The fund is used to assist local organizations to ensure a safe environment for children. Photo provided.

Back Porch will donate 10 percent of all sales and 85 percent of the bar tips to the fund. Jim Butler (3 little Halos) will be the bartender.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

If you would like to make a donation or reserve your table, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund, or use your credit card on the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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The First Annual WCFD Smokin’ Open golf outing took place this fall and raised money for local funds committed to fire safety education and similar efforts. Proceeds from the event supported the Angel Fund and the 3 Little Halos Fund, which each received a check for $4,000.00 from the outing. Checks were recently presented at fire headquarters in West Chester. Photo provided.

In late September, the West Chester Fire Department hosted its first annual Smokin’ Open at Beckett Ridge Country Club to benefit the 3 little Halos Fund and The Angel Fund.

With money raised from that event, the fire department recently cut two checks – each worth $4,000 – to both local funds.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

Meanwhile, the Angel Fund provides one-time emergency assistance to people who live or work in West Chester or Liberty Township whose need cannot be addressed by any other charitable, governmental, religious or social services agency or organization.

A person in need cannot come directly to the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty and request for aid from the Angel Fund. Instead, an “Angel” must request help for a neighbor, friend, associate or family member whom they suspect is having difficulties making ends meet.

For additional information regarding the Angel Fund or the 3 little Halos Fund, visit the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty’s website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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In honor of the fifth anniversary of the tragic loss of three West Chester children, Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who all died in a fire at their home in November of 2007, there will be two ways to raise money for the 3 little Halos fund this Thanksgiving weekend.

The 3 little Halos fund is one of many funds within the Community Foundation. It was created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The fund is used to assist local organizations to ensure a safe environment for children. Photo provided.

Meanwhile, on Saturday from 5 to 10 p.m., Buffalo Wild Wings off Union Centre Boulevard will donate a portion of its food sales to the local fund.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

The Back Porch Saloon is located at 9626 Princeton-Glendale Road and Buffalo Wild Wings is located at 9243 Schulze Drive. Both restaurants are in West Chester.

If you would like to make a donation, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund or use your credit card on the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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The West Chester Fire Department is holding it’s first annual Smokin’ Open at Beckett Ridge Country Club Sept. 28 to benefit the 3 little Halos Fund and The Angel Fund.

The 3 little Halos fund is one of many funds within the Community Foundation. It was created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The fund is used to assist local organizations to ensure a safe environment for children. Photo provided.

The golf outing will begin with a 1 p.m. shotgun start and costs $100 per golfer or $375 per foursome. Registration begins at 11:30 a.m. and lunch will be provided at noon. Following the golf tournament, which will be played as a four-person scramble, a dinner and after party with awards will take place at 6 p.m.

Beckett Ridge Family Medicine sponsors the event, Firehouse Subs will donate lunch and dinner will include a pig roast donated by Luigi’s Olde World Market.

It costs $25 to attend the dinner/after party only.

To register for the tournament, visit www.wcfdorg.com or call 513-777-1133.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

Meanwhile, the Angel Fund provides one-time emergency assistance to people who live or work in West Chester or Liberty Township whose need cannot be addressed by any other charitable, governmental, religious or social services agency or organization.

A person in need cannot come directly to the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty and request for aid from the Angel Fund. Instead, an “Angel” must request help for a neighbor, friend, associate or family member whom they suspect is having difficulties making ends meet.

For additional information regarding the Angel Fund, visit the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty’s website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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The Back Porch Saloon, 9626 Princeton Glendale Road, will host a fundraiser for the 3 Little Halos fund this Sunday from 3 to 7 p.m.

The 3 little Halos fund is one of many funds within the Community Foundation. It was created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The fund is used to assist local organizations to ensure a safe environment for children. Photo provided.

The event, Party on the Patio, will feature music by the Sunburners Island Band, BBQ, cash bar, silent auctions, raffles, split the pots, games and a sand volleyball competition between the West Chester and Liberty Township fire departments.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

Tickets to the event at the Back Porch Saloon are $10.

If you would like to make a donation or reserve your table, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund, or use your credit card thru the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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The Back Porch Saloon, 9626 Princeton Glendale Road, will host a fundraiser for the 3 Little Halos fund next Sunday, June 10.

The 3 little Halos fund is one of many funds within the Community Foundation. It was created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The fund is used to assist local organizations to ensure a safe environment for children. Photo provided.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

Tickets to the event at the Back Porch Saloon are $10.

If you would like to make a donation or reserve your table, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund, or use your credit card thru the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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The Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty will celebrate its growth and accomplishments throughout the past year with its annual dinner on Thursday, April 19 at the Savannah Center in West Chester.

For the first time, the annual dinner will feature a Fund Fair, which will provide an opportunity for the community to chat with the many fund holders doing charitable work in the community.

The 3 little Halos fund is one of many funds within the Community Foundation. It was created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler, who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The fund is used to assist local organizations to ensure a safe environment for children. Photo provided.

Below are a few of the funds within the Community Foundation:

• The Angel Fund – providing one-time financial assistance to families in need.
• 3 little Halos Fund – educating our youngest on safety in all aspects of life.
• Give HOPE: Pancreatic Cancer Research and Awareness Fund – raising dollars for local pancreatic cancer research.
• Community Kids Fund – a giving circle for 4th, 5th and 6th graders who focus on awarding grants to benefit youth.
• Youth in Philanthropy – a group of high school students who award grants to benefit youth.
• Companions on a Journey Fund – support for those grieving from the loss of a loved one.

The Fund Fair begins at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dinner at 7:15 p.m.

The event will also feature keynote speaker Melanie Sabelhaus, who is the first woman deputy administrator of the U.S. Small Business Association.

Culminating the evening will be the presentation of two Lakota Educator of Excellence Awards to deserving educators, who were nominated by the community and chosen by their peers in the Lakota School System.

Tickets to the event are $50 per person, which also includes dinner. To RSVP by April 16, contact the foundation at 513-874-5450.

The Savannah Center is located 5533 Chappell Crossing Blvd.

For more information about the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty, visit www.wclfoundation.com.

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The Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s in Fairfield will host a fundraiser for the 3 Little Halos fund next Saturday, Aug. 20. The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler (photo) who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

The event at Jungle Jim’s, which is located at 5440 Dixie Hwy., includes a dinner buffet, music, cash bar, emcee radio personality Dean Miuccio, silent auctions, raffles, Chinese auctions and door prizes.

Tickets to the event cost $30 for each person or $200 for a table of eight.

If you would like to make a donation or reserve your table, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund, or use your credit card thru the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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The 3 Little Halos Fund presented a new tool this afternoon, June 22, to the West Chester Fire Department. The tool, HotShot, is designed to train individuals in the proper use of a fire extinguisher.

HotShot provides realistic, self-generating digital flames that respond directly to a compressed air and water SmartExtinguisher used by trainers. If trainees fail to use the proper technique, the flames respond accordingly. Flames can diminish, grow gradually or even reignite.

HotShot’s digital flames allow for training in the actual work environment, where live-fire training may not be possible, and provides optional setting which require the individual being trained to change technique based on the class of fire they are fighting.

“This tool will complement the West Chester Fire Department’s current fire extinguisher training by allowing us to reach more people throughout the year and not be restricted by weather,” said Fire Captain Scott Brooks. “Our two current simulators are propane driven which restrict their use to the outdoors. They are also weather dependent because of wind and rain.”

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler (photo) who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

If you would like to make a donation, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund, or visit the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

The 3 Little Halos fund has also donated Sparky’s Hazard House to the West Chester Fire Department. Sparky’s Hazard House helps educate children on various household hazards and is utilized for programs in Lakota Local Schools throughout the school year.

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The Cone, located at 6855 Tylersville Road in West Chester, will be donating a portion of its sales between 3 p.m. and 9 p.m. this Tuesday, March 31, to the 3 Little Halos fund.

The 3 little Halos fund has been established to support organizations and programs dedicated to promote fire safety, prevention and awareness, as well as other household safety practices.

This fund has been created in memory of Aubrey, Alex and Braden Butler (photo) who passed away in November of 2007 as a result of a fire in their West Chester home. The children’s legacy will continue by assisting organizations that work to ensure a safe environment for children and their families.

Currently, 3 Little Halos is raising funds to build a Safety Town. The town is a small scale city for young children, which is designed to teach all aspects of traffic safety, as well as, fire, water, weather and many other safety concerns for children.

If you would like to make a donation, make check payable to 3 little Halos fund, or visit the Community Foundation of West Chester/Liberty website at www.wclfoundation.com.

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