Meryl Russo was born and raised in Queens, New York, and has been a Bucks County, PA resident since 2002. Her volunteerism began in 2006, partnering with local fitness centers to organize coat and clothing drives.

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Meryl has coordinated food drives for several organizations including Philabundance. She assisted at Wrapping Presence, an effort that helps seniors in assisted living facilities give holiday gifts to their loved ones.

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Meryl worked closely with the director of the “Opening Minds Through Art” (OMA) program for residents with dementia at Wesley Enhanced Living in Bucks County, PA.

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At Manna on Main in Lansdale, PA, Meryl served meals to those experiencing food insecurity. She has also volunteered at Vita Education Services where she taught English as a Second Language (ESL).

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Meryl founded One Warm Scarf in 2017.

 

Meryl and her husband, Anthony have been married for over 25 years and their favorite activity is to stay at lakeside bed & breakfasts.