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Friends Association Advocates for Affordable Housing and Housing Stability Across Chester County
For more than two centuries, the Friends Association in West Chester has worked to provide resources to individuals and families facing hardship, helping them build stable, successful lives. That mission includes advocating for affordable housing and housing stability throughout Chester County. Recently, members of Friends Association took their advocacy to state legislators in Harrisburg during…
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Gather Your Team for the 2nd Annual CYI FootGolf Challenge
Spots are filling fast. Don’t wait until you’re left on the sidelines. The Coatesville Youth Initiative invites you to register your team for the 2nd Annual CYI FootGolf Challenge on July 29 at Ingleside Golf Club in Thorndale. This is your chance to gather three friends, coworkers, clients, or family members for a day of…
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CCRES Employee Career Growth Highlights Opportunities in Education and Behavioral Health
At CCRES, career paths are not just opportunities; they are journeys shaped by purpose and growth. For Mercy Alex, that journey began in the field as a behavioral health technician and evolved into a role in human resources, where she now helps bring new talent into the organization. Her experience reflects the supportive environment at…
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Greystone Elementary Arc Mini Bubble Walk Teaches Inclusion and Empathy to Next Generation
The Arc of Chester County is helping shape a more compassionate future by bringing lessons of empathy and acceptance directly to young people. A recent Mini Bubble Walk at Greystone Elementary School demonstrated how the nonprofit organization is fostering understanding among the next generation. During the event, fifth-grade students spent time walking, running, and blowing…
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Teaching Children Goal Setting: How Parents Can Build Confidence, Discipline, and Lifelong Success
As parents, we play a crucial role in teaching our children essential life skills, and goal setting is among the most important. This guide is designed to help you navigate the process of teaching your child valuable goal-setting strategies so they can set out to pursue and achieve their goals and dreams. Discovering Natural Talents…
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Pints With a Purpose: Safe Harbor Hosts Cornhole Tournament Fundraiser Wednesday Evening
Looking for a way to give back while having a great time? Safe Harbor of Chester County is bringing the community together for an unforgettable evening of connection, competition, and purpose at its Pints With a Purpose & Cornhole Tournament—a lively fundraiser dedicated to supporting individuals experiencing homelessness. Join friends, neighbors, and colleagues on Wednesday,…
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Video Series: Creating Smiles–Kathy Marini’s Rewarding Work as a CCRES Paraprofessional
For Kathy Marini, a paraprofessional supporting the Boyertown Area School District, the reward of the job is found in the smallest, most meaningful moments. Working in a life skills classroom, she plays a key role in helping students navigate their day, offering patience, encouragement, and consistency when it matters most. Her experience reflects the heart…
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Coatesville Youth Initiative Hosts 2nd Annual FootGolf Fundraiser July 29 to Support Local Youth Programs
The Coatesville community will make its way to Thorndale on July 29 for a unique summer experience that blends the energy of soccer with the strategy of golf, all to help a powerful cause. The Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI) returns to Ingleside Golf Club for the 2nd Annual FootGolf Fundraiser. Whether you’re a competitive golfer,…
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How Housing Stability and Mental Health Are Connected: Friends Association’s Work in Chester County
Friends Association is now in its third century of service, helping vulnerable families across southeastern Pennsylvania with shelter services and compassionate community care. These days, that help includes providing mental health support for those facing the challenge of housing stability. During Mental Health Awareness Month in May, understanding the connection between mental health and housing…
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TLC: The Power of Play: How Play Helps Kids Heal and Grow
“Play is what makes kids, kids. It’s what they do,” says Allison Gopnik, human play researcher and psychology professor at the University of California, Berkeley. Yet each decade, society has continued to edge play out of the regular rhythm of life for children and families, replacing that play with busyness, distraction, and isolation. Families have…
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Arc of Chester County’s Bubble Walk & Fun Day Raises $125,041 — Hitting Fundraising Goal
The Arc of Chester County’s 23rd Annual Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised $125,041 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families, and achieved its ambitious fundraising goal of $125,000. The beloved annual event held on Sunday, May 17, at West Goshen Community Park, welcomed 260 registered attendees who enjoyed a day filled with…
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Delco Gives Back — and ChesPenn Health Services Feels the Love
Delaware County showed up for ChesPenn Health Services during Delco Gives, the county’s largest annual celebration of generosity, held May 6-7. The county-wide giving movement unites donors, nonprofits, and neighbors around a shared belief: that strong communities take care of their own. For ChesPenn, participation in Delco Gives is both a fundraising opportunity and a…
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Easttown Library Puts a Book in Every Newborn’s Hands Through Paoli Hospital Partnership
A baby born at Paoli Hospital this year might go home with more than a onesie and a car seat. Thanks to Easttown Library’s Leeper Literacy Initiative, more than 1,000 newborn families will now receive a board book — and the tools to start reading from day one. The Berwyn-based library recently donated 1,025 board…
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A Home Is Where Mental Health Begins
May is both National Homeownership Month and Mental Health Awareness Month — and that overlap is no coincidence. The connection between stable housing and emotional well-being isn’t just intuitive. It’s documented, measurable, and playing out in Chester County every day. Habitat for Humanity of Chester County has long understood that building houses is only part…
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Party with a Purpose: Chester County Food Bank Brings Community Together at Westwynd Gardens
Walking into Westwynd Gardens in Honey Brook for the Chester County Food Bank’s Garden Party, it was immediately clear why the annual gathering has become one of the most meaningful community events in Chester County. It did not simply feel like an event held at a garden. It felt like stepping into one, in a…
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Thistle Hills in Coatesville Gives Women Survivors of Trafficking a Two-Year Path to a New Life
Thistle Hills in Coatesville is built on a simple idea. Give women the time, structure, and support they need to rebuild their lives. The name tells the story. A thistle grows in harsh conditions. It pushes through dry ground and concrete. It has deep roots and a strong center. That mirrors the women in the…
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Give Your Career a Summer Glow Up: Build Skills and Community at the YMCA of Greater Brandywine
If you’re looking for a summer job that’s more than just a paycheck, put the YMCA of Greater Brandywine at the top of your list. Every summer, YGBW welcomes hundreds of seasonal staff to support summer camps, outdoor pools, early learning centers and more. Current openings include lifeguards, summer camp counselors and early learning educators.…
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It’s BIGGER Than the Block Party: Chester County OIC’s Annual Community Celebration Returns June 26
What began as a neighborhood tradition has grown into something much bigger. On Friday, June 26, from 3-7:00 PM, Chester County OIC’s Annual Block Party moves to Gateway Park in Coatesville (22 Lincoln Highway) — creating more space, more energy, and more opportunity for the community to come together. Each year, the Block Party connects families, residents,…
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