Coatesville
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Through Frederick Douglass Institute, WCU and Wells Fargo to Help Youth Education in Coatesville
West Chester University, Wells Fargo, and the Coatesville Area School District will announce the third cohort of its Frederick Douglass Institute (FDI), a collaborative effort that features a fifth-grade reading program, college preparatory program, and scholarships to attend WCU. In support of the program, Wells Fargo will present a $25,000 grant to the FDI on…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers to Host Annual Fundraising Gala on April 26
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a behavioral health nonprofit based in Havertown with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, will host its annual fundraising gala on Friday, April 26 at the Springfield Country Club. Through its signature event – a Black and White Ball with the theme “Shine a Light, Wear White, Giving Back Is the…
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One Hundred Years Later, Coatesville Savings Bank Upholds Its Founding Principles
Coatesville Savings Bank, in partnership with the Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted a ceremony to celebrate the bank’s 100th anniversary. The bank has upheld its founding principles to this day by maintaining expansive community involvement and dedication to customer service. Introductory remarks at the event were presented by WCCCC president Karl Klingmann…
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Coatesville Savings Bank, WCCCC to Celebrate Bank’s 100th Anniversary with Networking Breakfast
The Western Chester County Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony and networking breakfast on Friday, March 22 from 8-9:30 AM at the Coatesville Savings Bank to celebrate the bank’s 100th anniversary. With five locations in the Coatesville area, Coatesville Savings Bank has been providing outstanding customer service, competitive products and services, and community…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Receives Prestigious Recognition for Its Evidence-Based Practices
Child Guidance Resource Centers, a Havertown-based nonprofit with additional locations in Coatesville and Philadelphia, has been awarded the prestigious EPIC (Evidence-Based Practice and Innovation Center) seal for exemplary use of evidence-based practices in serving the community. “EPIC was established in 2013 to advance system-wide strategies that support implementation, sustainability, and accessibility of behavioral health practices…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Changes Lives, Makes Better Communities
There aren’t many professions in which the employees are trying to work themselves out of a job. In fact, behavioral healthcare may be the only one. “We don’t want you to need us anymore,” said Katie Alvayero of Child Guidance Resource Centers. “We want you to learn the tools that are going to help you…
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Step Taken to ‘Restore Coatesville’s Strength’ as Chester County, SEPTA Announce Key Investments
The Chester County Commissioners, joined by SEPTA General Manager Jeff Knueppel, have announced details of major investments that will boost public transportation, economic development, and community services in the City of Coatesville. At a briefing held at the location of Coatesville’s proposed new train station, commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell noted the…
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As a Keystone in Chester County’s Only City, Coatesville Savings Bank Celebrates Centennial
Coatesville Savings Bank, a keystone in Chester County’s only city and a major player in its rebirth, is celebrating its centennial, according to a report in Western Chester County Life Magazine. The bank’s roots date back to 1919, when 15 men pooled their resources of $200 under the Industrial Building and Loan Association. It then…
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Young Philanthropists at BHF Request Proposals for Funds for Teen Suicide Prevention Programming
The Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) of the Brandywine Health Foundation is requesting proposals from organizations that provide suicide prevention programming for adolescents in the Greater Coatesville area. Eighteen Coatesville-area youth – young men and women between the ages of 14 and 18 who were accepted into this exciting youth philanthropy program – identified…
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Coatesville to Get New Public Amphitheater Thanks to Local Digital Advertising Agency
Coatesville is getting a new public amphitheater for community events, courtesy of Catalyst Experiential, an advertising company based in Newtown Square, writes Jacob Adelman for the Philadelphia Inquirer. In exchange, Catalyst Experiential’s owner and outdoor advertising veteran, Thaddeus Bartkowski, will get the right to broadcast ads on three big screens facing the busy corner of…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Announces $834,000 in Grants to Nonprofits Serving Greater Coatesville
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently distributed 30 grants totaling $834,000, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants and scholarships in 2002 to more than $17.5 million. “Our nonprofit partners bring much-needed services and programs to our residents struggling to make it daily, and we are pleased to support their efforts,” said Vanessa…
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County Commissioners Grant $300,000 to Chester County OIC to Make Its ‘Dream Come True’
Chester County Commissioners Michelle Kichline, Kathi Cozzone, and Terence Farrell recently presented a check for $300,000 to representatives of the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (OIC). The funds, made available through a community development block grant, have been used to purchase a new primary office location for Chester County OIC in the City of Coatesville.…
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Chester County Food Bank’s New Partnership ‘Brings Its Mission Full Circle’
The Coatesville Youth Initiative and Chester County Food Bank have announced a new partnership to better meet the needs of the greater Coatesville community. The two nonprofits are partnering to create an innovation center based on available research and assessments conducted by both organizations to identify and consider the needs of all ages in the…
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Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix Evokes Spirit of Early Days of Auto Racing
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines! The third annual Coatesville Invitational Vintage Grand Prix will commence on Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8:30 AM. Hosted by the City of Coatesville, this unique event was envisioned to evoke the spirit of the early days of auto and motorcycle racing through the streets and roads of towns across…
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Thriving Independent Pharmacy in Thorndale a Testament to Family, Customer Service
For 30 years, Quik-Stop Pharmacy in Thorndale has survived as an independent business by providing customized care and treating generations of customers like family. “We’re the Cheers of our industry,” said Alissa Griffith, the pharmacist/co-owner. “That’s what makes us special. You come in the door, and we are probably going to know your name and…
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Brandywine Health Foundation Requests Proposals from Nonprofits Serving Greater Coatesville
The Brandywine Health Foundation welcomes all nonprofits serving the Greater Coatesville area that meet the Brandywine Health Foundation’s strategic priorities to apply now for its annual grantmaking cycle. The grant application deadline is Thursday, Oct. 18. “As the foundation enters the third and final year of our current strategic plan, the priorities for our 2019…
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Gawthrop Greenwood Appointed Solicitor of City of Coatesville
Gawthrop Greenwood has been appointed solicitor of the City of Coatesville. “Municipalities across our region are facing challenges as they navigate population and business growth, as well as an ever-changing regulatory and legal environment,” said lead solicitor Anthony T. Verwey. “Gawthrop Greenwood, PC has more than a century of experience serving as trusted solicitors for…
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AncestryDNA Helps Long Island Man Connect with His Half-Siblings in Chester County
After giving up hope that he would ever find his birth family, Stanley Borushik – a resident of Planview, N.Y. – tracked down his half-siblings in Chester County thanks to AncestryDNA, writes Rachel Uda for Newsday. Borushik sent in his DNA sample to the site and soon got a match with a man in Florida. The…
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