Coatesville
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Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court, Run by West Chester-Based Friends Association, Set to Expand
Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court (EPC), a pilot program that has helped a number of people avoid eviction in Downingtown, has now expanded to Coatesville and the surrounding area, writes Ximena Conde for WHYY. EPC is run by Friends Association. Once the West Chester-based nonprofit receives notifications that an eviction notice has been filed against…
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Michigan State’s Hall of Fame Basketball Coach Sees Bright Future for Freshman Point Guard from Coatesville
Coatesville native A.J. Hoggard recently entered the starting lineup as a freshman point guard for the Michigan State basketball team, and his promising performance in an 84-77 victory over Nebraska has his Hall of Fame coach thinking it’s a harbinger of great things to come, writes Kyle Austin for MLive.com. The 6-foot-3 Hoggard, who attended…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Receives Grant in Support of Coatesville Food Truck Project
Health Partners Foundation – a nonprofit that strives to make a difference by supporting education, mentoring, and other programs to improve the lives of underserved residents in the Philadelphia region – has awarded the Brandywine Health Foundation a $25,000 grant. The funds will be used to expand the Coatesville Food Truck Project in providing nutritious…
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Coatesville-Based Casablanca Among the Top 10 New Wedding Venues in the Philadelphia Area
Casablanca Weddings and Events in Coatesville is one of the Top 10 new wedding venues in the Philadelphia area, according to a list by Philadelphia magazine. The industrial-chic venue is located in the Midway Arts hub. Husband-and-wife photographers Matt and Grace Rauppius opened the venue in September. It offers indoor and outdoor locations for both…
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Brandywine Health Foundation’s 2020 Impact Report Focuses on Impact of Its Mission, Values Amidst Pandemic
Each year, the Brandywine Health Foundation prepares a report reflecting its activities of the preceding fiscal year. The nonprofit’s goal is to share its many accomplishments with those who have expressed interest in BHF and personally thank and celebrate the community that has supported it throughout the year. And because this year was like no…
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More Revitalization Funding Coming to Coatesville
As a part of its revitalization strategy, the Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance has placed a high priority on the redevelopment of the city’s downtown commercial core. In 2018, the nonprofit applied for – and received – a Neighborhood Partnership Program (NPP) grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. NPP is a Pennsylvania…
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Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance’s Façade Improvement Program Enhances Aesthetics of Downtown Properties
The Coatesville 2nd Century Alliance facilitated façade improvements for three downtown properties in 2020. Created as just one part of its downtown revitalization strategy, the program is funded through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Neighborhood Partnership Program. A state tax credit program, private donors contribute to the 2nd Century Alliance in exchange…
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BHF to Host Webinar on Unifying Diverse Benefactors for a Greater Philanthropic Impact
Join the Brandywine Health Foundation on Thursday, Dec. 3 from 12-1 PM for a stimulating conversation about how COVID-19, racial equity, and the increased awareness of corporate social responsibility are impacting corporate giving strategies. “Let’s Talk: Unified Giving” is Part Two of the Brandywine Health Foundation’s Black Philanthropy series of virtual events focused on encouraging…
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Coatesville Police Department Models Longstanding Dedication to Officer Training Excellence, Community Engagement
As calls for police reform and sensitivity training have become a nationwide outcry, the City of Coatesville Police Department has taken an existing community engagement initiative a step further by blending time-tested training with new, community-focused training to address some of today’s most pressing needs in urban policing. “During my eight-year tenure as Chief, we…
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Director’s Long-Awaited Documentary on Her Native Coatesville to Premiere Virtually This Weekend
Director Sarah Alderman’s long-awaited documentary on her native Coatesville will receive its virtual premiere this weekend with an on-demand screening from Friday, Nov. 20 through Sunday, Nov. 22. Tickets are required and can be purchased by clicking here. A project that aims to change the public’s negative perception of Coatesville, BYPASSED is an hour-long film…
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Despite the Pandemic, Coatesville’s Revitalization Moving Forward
During a meeting held earlier this week on Zoom, it was reported that, despite the pandemic, Coatesville’s revitalization efforts are continuing, writes Lucas Rodgers for the Daily Local News. More than 50 people gathered virtually for the progress report on several redevelopment projects in the city from Coatesville City Council President Linda Lavender-Norris, City Manager…
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Coatesville Savings Bank Changes Name to Prosper Bank to Reflect Expanded Reach, Customer Focus over 100 Years
Leadership of Coatesville Savings Bank has announced a name change to Prosper Bank to reflect the bank’s growth and expanded footprint to serve a wider community throughout Chester, Lancaster, Lebanon, Dauphin, and Cumberland counties. “As we introduce Prosper Bank in both our existing and new markets with an unwavering focus to become the most-loved bank,…
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Local Bank Enables Coatesville Church, Nonprofit ‘to Prosper’ Amidst Difficult Times
Judah Ministries is a church and nonprofit that organizes community outreach efforts in Coatesville, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. “We like to say our ministry is community-focused,” said Pastor Montez Jones. The church helps to provide students free meals when they are not in school, organizes food drives, hosts family movie nights,…
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Continuing Public Health Crisis Forces Closure of Brandywine Health Foundation’s Consignment Shop
The Brandywine Health Foundation and the Brandywine Consignment Shop will officially close their consignment store at the end of this month. Affectionately known as The Little Yellow House, the shop on West Uwchlan Avenue in Downingtown has been temporarily closed since March 13 and will close its doors permanently on Oct. 31. “When we first…
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New Tech by Coatesville-Based H2O Connected Helps Hotels Save Money by Detecting Toilet Leaks
New technology developed by Coatesville-based H2O Connected helps hotels save money by alerting them about running toilets as soon as the leak occurs, writes Michelle Caffrey for the Philadelphia Business Journal. Since installing its LeakAlertor Pro toilet tank monitors at the Fairfield Inn in Exton, the company has saved the hotel around $3,000 a month…
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Coatesville Native a Semifinalist for ‘Academic Heisman Trophy’ of College Football
Coatesville native Jordan Young, a linebacker at Old Dominion University, has been named a semifinalist for the 2020 National Football Foundation William V. Campbell Trophy Presented by Mazda. The Campbell Award is considered the sport’s “Academic Heisman Trophy” and recognizes an individual as the absolute best football scholar-athlete in the nation for his combined academic…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Launches New Website, Views Each Visitor as a ‘Potential Ambassador’
After months of research, planning, and digital house-cleaning, Brandywine Health Foundation has launched a new and improved website. “It has always been clear that our website is the first impression that many visitors, potential grant partners, friends, peers, and donors have of our foundation, and it is imperative that with each click one can quickly…
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Local Nonprofit Celebrates World Habitat Day Through Its Mission to Build Homes for Middle and Low-Income Families
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County is celebrating World Habitat Day with the launch of a new website and a call to raise awareness of its mission to build quality, affordable homes for middle and low-income families in the community. The organization works in partnership with volunteers, donors, and the entire Chester County community to…
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