About Andrew's Friends Fund

Andrew’s Friends Fund is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization created in loving memory of Andrew Joseph Avellino, a little boy whose life, though brief, radiated joy, love, and adventure. Andrew’s spirit touched everyone around him, and his family established this fund to carry forward that same warmth and goodness into the community.

Our mission is simple. We create opportunities for children and families to share meaningful moments together. We support projects that bring people closer, encourage play, and build community. Every contribution helps enhance or develop playgrounds, parks, and shared spaces throughout the Greater Philadelphia region, ensuring that families have places to connect, laugh, explore, and make memories.

Through our annual fundraising events and the generosity of supporters, Andrew’s Friends Fund continues to honor Andrew’s legacy in a way that reflects who he was at his core. His brightness guides everything we do, reminding us to approach life with heart, energy, and gratitude.

We invite you to join us in celebrating Andrew’s life and helping create spaces where children can thrive and families can grow together. Your support allows Andrew’s spirit to live on in every smile, every moment of play, and every community brought closer through this work.