The Chester County Community Foundation has announced the cancellation of a cherished event and the creation of a recovery fund to help organizations that work with the most vulnerable people in Chester County.

In accordance with official social distancing recommendations from the Chester County Health Department, Sweet Charity, originally scheduled for March 30, has been cancelled. The CDC highly recommends cancelling large events and group gatherings to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“While Sweet Charity is a very beloved event, the Community Foundation’s primary concern is preserving the well-being and health of our community,” said Karen Simmons, Community Foundation President and CEO.

This announcement follows the cancellation of many other large events held throughout the county, and the economic repercussions from COVID-19 will likely be widespread and long-lasting. In response, the Community Foundation is working with county departments, philanthropic partners, and nonprofits throughout the region to coordinate COVID-19 funding initiatives.

Nonprofits – especially those that provide basic needs such as food, access to healthcare, and financial stability support – have an immediate increased need for flexible, unrestricted funding to meet heightened needs.

The Community Foundation’s COVID-19 Rapid Response Fund provides flexible resources to Chester County nonprofits that are disproportionately impacted by coronavirus and the economic consequences of this outbreak.

Click here for more information on donating to the fund or applying for grants through the fund. General questions about the fund can be directed to grants@chescocf.org.

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