Building a Better Bensalem Together (B3T)

Building a Better Bensalem Together

The mission of Building a Better Bensalem Together is to motivate and organize the community by providing resources and building skills to reduce substance abuse and other adolescent problem behaviors, using proven programs and strategies

Shine Scholarship Nomination

Building a Better Bensalem Together (B3T)proudly presents the Rosemary Adiletto and Sonny Parikh SHINE Student Scholarship. SHINE stands for Selflessness, Honesty, Integrity, Nobility, and Empathy—the very qualities that both Rosemary and Sonny exemplified throughout their lives, along with a deep commitment to others and their community.

As dedicated members of B3T, Rosemary and Sonny were outstanding role models who consistently demonstrated a strong sense of service to Bensalem. They were truly shining examples of what it means to live with Selflessness, Honesty, Integrity, Nobility, and Empathy.

The SHINE Scholarship will be awarded to two 12th-grade students who reside in Bensalem—one in Rosemary’s name and one in Sonny’s name. Each recipient will receive a $1,000 scholarship to support their post-secondary education or training. Awards will be sent directly to the educational institution.

All applications and nominations must be submitted by Tuesday, May 12, 2026

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Be a Part of Building a Better Bensalem Together

B3T is a Volunteer Community Coalition

B3T Provide Programs and Services to the Residents of Bensalem Township

B3T plans and organizes events, activities and programs such as Unity Week, Prescription Drug Take-Back and Celebration of Culture. We partner with other community groups and help with many activities including the Holiday Pancake Breakfast, Internet Safety Training for parents, Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) at both Bensalem Middle Schools, Building Bridges, Red Ribbon Week, Kick Butts Generation and others.

Through our Drug Free Communities Support Program Grant we coordinate the #B3TKIDS Youth Advisory Committee, always working toward making Bensalem a better place.

Vision
Building A Better Bensalem Together is a coalition of concerned community members who have joined together to make Bensalem a safer, healthier place for kids to grow