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Frances Sheehan

  • Headshot of DCCC President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin.
    Education

    Coffee and Conversations with DCCC’s President Dr. Marta Yera Cronin Apr. 10

    April 5, 2025

    Interested in hearing more about Delaware County Community College’s (DCCC) upcoming new Southeast Center in Drexel Hill, which will open at the former Archbishop Prendergast…

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    Healthcare

    Crozer Health Agreement Reached, Hospital Crisis Averted for Now

    March 12, 2025

    Six hours of negotiation Sunday has brokered an agreement to keep Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County running for now, as a permanent restructuring of…

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    Delaware County

    Delco Gives a Huge Success With More Than $1.6M Raised for Nonprofits

    May 14, 2024

    The Foundation for Delaware County’s Delco Gives marathon raised more than $1.6 million in less than 24 hours to help nonprofits who had registered for…

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    Philanthropy

    CCCBI’s Annual Dinner to Include Marching Band Performance, Fireside Chat, and Free Childcare

    October 19, 2023

    On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) will host its 2023 Annual Awards Dinner from 6:30 PM to…

  • CCCBI
    Awards & Recognition

    CCCBI to Host Annual Awards Dinner Honoring Independence Blue Cross, Maureen Tomoschuk

    October 6, 2023

    On Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023, The Chester County Chamber of Business & Industry (CCCBI) will host its 2023 Annual Awards Dinner from 6:30 PM to…

  • Nonprofit

    Chester County Food Bank the Model for Tackling a Region’s Food Insecurities

    April 4, 2019

    The Chester County Food Bank and The Foundation for Delaware County are at the forefront of the fight to tackle food insecurities in the region,…

  • Nonprofit

    From DELCO: Largest Philanthropy in County Unveils New Name, Distributes $330,000 in Grants

    March 6, 2018

    It’s the dawn of a new era in Delaware County. Last Thursday night at a Launch Celebration at The Inn of Villanova, the largest philanthropy…

  • Coatesville
    Commerce

    Chester County Briefly: March 28

    March 28, 2017

    Malvern Federal Savings Bank Malvern Federal Savings Bank will hold a seminar for first-time homeowners on Thursday, April 6 from 5:30-7:30 PM at its Lionville…

  • Nonprofit

    After 15 Years, Frances Sheehan Leaving Brandywine Health Foundation to Lead New Delaware County Foundation

    November 6, 2016

    Brandywine Health Foundation Board Chair Dawn James announced today that President and CEO Frances Sheehan will be leaving at the end of December to work…

  • Community

    Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program Teaches Nonprofit, Business Skills

    November 2, 2016

    The second year of the Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program (CAYPP) is under way, and the following are its members: Brittany Brickus Jawon Bunch Daniel…

  • Healthcare

    Chester County Leadership: Michael Duncan

    June 19, 2016

    Editor’s note: This Chester County Leadership profile of Michael Duncan was originally published on August 9th, 2015. Mike Duncan’s calm demeanor betrays a steely resolve…

  • Commerce, Nonprofit

    After 15 Years, Brandywine Health Foundation Rebrands ‘For a Greater Coatesville”

    May 23, 2016

    The Brandywine Health Foundation has become an integral part of the community over the last 15 years working tirelessly to create a healthy, vibrant, and safe…

  • Coatesviille Youth Initiative
    Temporary, Uncategorized

    Brandywine Health Foundation Awards Three Grants Totaling $125,000

    May 1, 2016

    The Brandywine Health Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $125,000 to Brandywine YMCA, the Coatesville Youth Initiative, and the Public Safety Training Facility. “On Monday…

  • Nonprofit

    Bob & Jennifer McNeil Set to Host Ninth Annual Garden Party

    April 14, 2016

    This year marks the ninth year that Jennifer and Robert McNeil, two of Chester County’s most renowned philanthropists, have been welcoming guests to their beautiful…

  • Coatesville
    Healthcare, Nonprofit

    The Brandywine Health Foundation Adds Three New Board Members

    October 12, 2015

    The Brandywine Health Foundation, has three new additions to its volunteer Board of Directors.  The foundation, which helps improve the well-being and health of people…

  • Community

    Despite Detractors, Coatesville Leaders Looking Forward to Renewal and Resurgence

    July 11, 2015

    Residents of Coatesville have had much to celebrate on their city’s 100th anniversary, including the county’s first black resident elected to the state House of…

  • Healthcare, Professional Services

    The Cornerstone of Coatesville, Brandywine Center Puts Brandywine Health Foundation in Spotlight

    July 2, 2015

    Despite an initial disbelief that revival could come to poverty-stricken Coatesville, community members are fast becoming believers in the Brandywine Health Foundation’s master plan to make…

  • Frances Sheehan
    Nonprofit

    Frances Sheehan: Leading, Revitalizing The Coatesville Community

    May 30, 2015

    If someone were to launch a community organizer’s Hall of Fame, Frances Sheehan would be a charter member. In the 14 years she has led…

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