Grimm & Grove Communications

08/25/2026

Every so often, you meet someone whose whole story led them right where they needed to be.

For Danielle Scott-Griffith, that story is deeply personal.

Before becoming Executive Director of the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund, Danielle spent six years as her daughter Chloe’s full-time medical caregiver. Today, that experience shapes how she leads an organization dedicated to helping families caring for children with serious illnesses, injuries, and disabilities get the support they need, quickly and with dignity.

We’re thrilled to feature Danielle in our latest &Then and share what happens when personal experience becomes a lifeline for others.

Get to know Danielle and her story in the slides.

07/31/2026

What a journey. Six years of planning (roughly 2,073 days). Thirty-nine unforgettable days. Thousands of volunteers. One city that showed the world what Philadelphia is all about.

Our own Alison Grove recently took a moment to reflect on the incredible journey that brought the 2026 FIFA World Cup and Philadelphia FIFA Fan Festival to life. What began with a conversation among friends in 2019 grew into a world-class celebration powered by vision, perseverance, collaboration, and an extraordinary community of volunteers.

When Philadelphia answered the call, more than 26,000 people applied to volunteer. The final team of 3,000 volunteers contributed more than 120,000 hours, welcoming visitors from around the world and helping showcase the very best of our city.

As Alison shared, this success belonged to so many people: the partners who believed in the vision, the teams who worked tirelessly behind the scenes, the Volunteer Team and Team Captains who set a new standard, and every volunteer who gave their time, energy, and heart to this once-in-a-lifetime event.

We're proud to celebrate Alison's leadership and everyone who made this remarkable achievement possible.

Here's to the next big idea, the next big event, and the next story worth telling.

07/24/2026

Some organizations do more than provide assistance. They restore hope.

We're honored to welcome the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund to the Grimm & Grove Communications family.

For nearly 50 years, the organization has helped lighten the burdens carried by families caring for children living with illnesses, disabilities, and injuries by providing financial assistance, respite programs, educational resources, and compassionate support throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.

It's meaningful work, and we're excited to help tell that story as the Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund prepares to celebrate its 50th anniversary.

If you haven't already, we encourage you to follow Kelly Anne Dolan Memorial Fund and their inspiring Christmas in July series as they reflect on five decades of hope, resilience, and community.

We're grateful for the opportunity to be part of this journey.

07/16/2026

Ardmore is having a moment.

A dozen new businesses have opened downtown this year, including OGYU, the new all-you-can-eat Japanese BBQ restaurant, and even more investment is on the way with a major mixed-use development now underway.

Behind every thriving downtown is someone doing the work most people never see: supporting local businesses, navigating projects, solving problems, and helping a community grow.

That's why we were so excited to see our client, Alec Hersh of Downtown Ardmore District, recognized as one of the Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 Under 40. Congratulations on a well-deserved honor.

(And yes...we're still looking for someone to split the $99 Wagyu tier at OGYU. 😉)

Want to explore what's happening in Ardmore?
• Inquirer: A Dozen Businesses Have Opened in Ardmore This Year: https://www.inquirer.com/business/retail/new-businesses-restaurants-ardmore-lower-merion-20260707.html?query=A%20dozen%20businesses%20have%20opened%20in%20Ardmore%20this%20year
Visit Philly's updated Ardmore guide (written by our own Elisa Ludwig): https://www.visitphilly.com/areas/montgomery-county/ardmore/
• OGYU Japanese BBQ & Bar brings grill-it-yourself Wagyu to the former Iron Hill Brewery in Ardmore: https://www.inquirer.com/food/restaurants/ogyu-japanese-bbq-opens-ardmore-iron-hill-20260709.html

OGYU is the newest restaurant from Sam Li, owner of Newtown Square's Hiramasa and Osushi, which has locations in Ardmore, Marlton, and Wayne.

07/08/2026

If you’ve ever met someone completely committed to their craft and fiercely dedicated to their community, you don’t forget them. That’s exactly who Audra Anusionwu is. As the force behind BeautiFitStrong, a premier women’s fitness studio in East Falls, she brings strength, health, and a welcome dose of straight-shooting honesty to the neighborhood every day.

Our principal, Melissa Grimm, got to know Audra through their shared work on the East Falls Development Corporation, and we knew we needed to feature her for our recurring &Then interview series.

Check out our latest conversation to see what happens &Then when passion meets neighborhood leadership.

07/02/2026

What carries you through when life doesn't go according to plan?

It isn't just hope. It's knowing you have a community beside you.

Our clients at Today is a Good Day recently joined PHL17's Positively Philly to share their inspiring mission and talk about the upcoming Miracle Mile Walk on July 12.

The Miracle Mile is an annual one-mile walk/run that raises vital funds to support NICU miracle babies and their families during one of the most challenging times of their lives.

Watch this short video to learn more about this meaningful event.

To see the full PHL17 interview, visit:
https://phl17.com/positively-philly/community-winners-today-is-a-good-day/

06/23/2026

When Grimm & Grove co-founder Alison Grove says, "This is different," people listen.

Alison has helped lead volunteer operations for some of Philadelphia's biggest moments, including the 2000 Republican National Convention, the 2015 Papal Visit, and the 2016 Democratic National Convention.

Yet she says the FIFA World Cup is unlike anything she's experienced before.

Last Friday, FIFA Fan Festival Philadelphia welcomed 55,000 visitors — 20,000 more than any other host city.

"The scale is impressive, but what's most striking is the global community the World Cup creates. People aren't just showing up for matches in Philadelphia. They're gathering at Fan Fest to watch games happening around the world, celebrate together, and connect through a shared love of the sport.

I've worked on many major events, but I've never seen anything quite like the energy that comes from welcoming the world to one city."

Behind every one of those experiences is a volunteer answering a question, offering directions, solving a problem, or simply making someone feel welcome. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's visit to FanFest was a meaningful recognition of the thousands of volunteers representing Philadelphia with pride.

We're proud to support Philadelphia Soccer 2026 — and especially proud that Alison gets to play a role in helping Philadelphia welcome the world.

Have you visited Fan Fest or attended a match in Philadelphia? Share your experience below.

06/12/2026

What a moment for Philadelphia — and what a moment for Alison Grove.

For years, we've watched the planning, partnerships, and preparation that made this day possible. Yesterday, it all came to life at the Grand Opening of the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill.
We're incredibly proud of Alison's leadership with Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and the thousands of volunteers who are helping welcome the world to our city.

In Alison's words:
"What a day, month, year — six (!) years, in fact — it has been. And here we are.

The Grand Opening of the FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill was filled with spirit, joy, and soccer.

I am so grateful for the opportunity to work with Philadelphia Soccer. Some of us have been here from the beginning, others joined along the way, and together we've built an incredible team. I am honored and proud to be your colleague.

I am equally proud of our FIFA Volunteer Team Philadelphia — 3,000 strong. As FIFA says, you truly are the heart of this event.
Let's continue to show the world what Philadelphia does best over the next 38 days: warm welcomes, competitive spirit, love of all sports, and the grit that keeps us going.

And I would be remiss if I didn't thank my business partner, Melissa Grimm, for holding down the fort at Grimm & Grove Communications. It takes a village — and in Philly, we have so much more than that."

Congratulations, Alison. We couldn't be prouder.

05/21/2026

We’re always inspired by the people behind the work.

Today in &Then, we caught up with Briana Winston.

As Marketing Manager at City Ave District, Briana is part of a broader effort shaping one of Greater Philadelphia’s most dynamic corridors—bringing together businesses, residents, and visitors through thoughtful programming and creative placemaking. Her work helps create experiences that feel welcoming, engaging, and reflective of the communities they serve.

What we admire most is her collaborative approach and the way she helps turn ideas into experiences that connect people to place.

We value our ongoing work with City Ave District and the many people who make it all happen. Briana has been an important part of that story for many years.

Step inside the conversation and get to know Briana.

05/13/2026

When The Boston Globe writes the piece praising Philadelphia, you know you've done something right.

This week's Globe story on World Cup preparations says it plainly: Philadelphia is outpacing nearly every host city in the country — $65 million raised, 3,000 volunteers recruited, free transit for fans, a 39-day fan festival, and a marketing rollout described as smoothly run and drama-free. All while Boston is still finding its footing.

None of this happened by accident. It happened because a team of people in this city decided years ago — long before a single ticket was sold — that Philadelphia was going to do this right. Our own Alison Grove has been part of that effort from the beginning, and seeing her in the pages of the Boston Globe this week is exactly the kind of moment that reminds us why we do this work.

Philadelphia's secret wasn't budget or branding. It was the civic conviction that this city had something worth showing the world — and the communications strategy to make sure the world knew it. That's the work. That's always the work.
Go Birds. Go Philly. Let's show the world what the City of Brotherly Love is made of. ⚽🦅

Check out the article here: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/06/metro/philadelphia-boston-world-cup-preparations