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WCU Student Paints Mural to Celebrate Milestone Anniversary of West Chester Nonprofit
West Chester University student Noah Burns has been busy creating a mural celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Friends Association, according to a staff report…
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It’s a Friends Family Reunion as the Friends Association Celebrates Its 200th Anniversary
You are invited to a Friends Family Reunion, a 200th Anniversary celebration of Friends Association on Sunday, June 12, at the Chester County History Center…
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Friends Association Presents a Virtual Conversation May 12 With Activist Susan Burton
Friends Association, a Chester County nonprofit working to end homelessness and promote housing justice, presents a virtual evening with Susan Burton May 12 at 7.…
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Chester County Leadership: Jennifer Lopez, CEO of the Friends Association
Jennifer Lopez, CEO of the Friends Association, spoke with VISTA Today about growing up on a farm in the Lehigh Valley, going to Honduras as…
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Child Guidance Hosts Next Round Table Neighborhood Discussion in Darby
Child Guidance Resource Centers is hosting the third in its series of roundtable panel discussions, this time focused on the Darby Borough community. The public…
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Dr. Matthew Desmond Discusses Eviction Crisis May 13 in Chester County as Eviction Moratorium Ends
The ongoing pandemic has left thousands of individuals and families without the means to afford rent and utilities. A CDC moratorium prohibiting evictions kept these…
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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…
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Services of Friends Association’s Eviction Prevention Court to Expand in Chester County
Chester County’s Eviction Prevention Court (EPC) – a program that provides a combination of legal representation, financial assistance and social services for individuals or families…
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Friends Association’s Eviction-Protection Program Helps Struggling Families Facing Homelessness
Friends Association is helping struggling families keep their homes during the pandemic, writes Vinny Vella for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The West Chester-based nonprofit began its…
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Friends Association Brings Attention to Homelessness Prevention During National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week
Friends Association has joined organizations across the country in recognizing National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov. 15-22) to promote education, action, and awareness about…
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County Proceeds with $5.6 Million in Community Development, Including Three New Affordable Housing Projects
Chester County is moving forward with $5,620,481 in community development activities slated for 2021, including three new affordable housing developments at a critical time for…
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West Chester Charity Ball’s Tradition of Giving Back During Holiday Season Reimagined for 2020
The West Chester Charity Ball, which benefits the programs and services of Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children, boasts a longstanding tradition –…
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Friends Association to Establish Diversionary Reentry House for Women, Children in Coatesville
Gov. Tom Wolf recently announced the recipients of a new round of funding made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.…
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To Stem the Tide of Evictions, Friends Association to Pilot County’s First Eviction Prevention Court
There is currently no program in Chester County that can provide both financial assistance and legal representation to prevent evictions, and with the moratorium on…
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Women and Whimsy Art Show to Benefit Friends Association
Meet the Women and Whimsy Artists at a complimentary reception on March 4 from 5:30-7 PM at the Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center, located at…
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Friends Association to Host This Year’s West Chester Charity Ball on Dec. 7
Friends Association has announced that A. Marinelli & Sons is the presenting sponsor of this year’s West Chester Charity Ball, which will be held on…
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Organization ‘Keeps Its Namesake’s Light Shining’ by Providing New Shoes to Local Children
Max’s Kicks for Kids (MK4K) is an organization that provides new back-to-school shoes to children in need in Chester County. It was founded by Lynn…
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Friends Association Has Urgent Need for Gift Cards to Wawa, Giant
Friends Association addresses the needs of a wide range of families – from those who are experiencing homelessness to those who only need rental assistance…
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