Hanover, PA – The Mason Dixon Chapter of the Alliance of Bikers Aimed Toward Education (A.B.A.T.E.) of Pennsylvania is donating $50,000 to several York County charitable organizations as part of its annual “Christmas in July – Christmas for Kids in York County” campaign.
On July 15, 2025, the chapter presented Olivia’s House, a grief and loss center for children, with a $10,000 donation during a special event held at their Hanover location, 101 Baltimore Street.
Michelle Fox, Development Director at Olivia’s House, shared her gratitude for the donation, saying: “This donation to our organization means the world to us. We are an independent non-profit, so all of the dollars that we raise go directly to supporting our no-cost grief education programs. All of the hard work that A.B.A.T.E. puts into doing their fundraisers year-round and supporting our mission goes directly to supporting all of those bereaved families who are walking through our doors. We are very grateful for their courageousness of reaching out to us in their time of need after the loss of a family member. With A.B.A.T.E. and all of their efforts, it is securing that the doors stay open and the lights stay on for all of the families that come through our doors.”
This event is one of several recent charitable efforts by the biker advocacy group. On June 7, 2025, the Harvest of Hope Food Pantry received a $10,000 donation during a community gathering at Goofy’s Eatery & Spirits in Spring Grove.
The remaining $30,000 in donations will be distributed on July 26, 2025, to three additional York County nonprofits:
Leg Up Farm – 4880 N Sherman St Ext, Mt. Wolf, PA
Big Brothers Big Sisters of York & Adams County – 227 W Market St, York, PA
Equiteam Support Services – 1200 S Pleasant Ave, Dallastown, PA
Each organization will receive $10,000 to support their missions of helping children and families in the region.
For more information about The Mason Dixon Chapter of A.B.A.T.E. visit their Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/abatepachapter57