Tag: Laura Mackiewicz

A family tests out their bikes during the Giving Bikes Back distribution event at the Jennersville YMCA on Dec. 7, 2024.Nonprofit

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Expands Community Support through Partnerships 

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) focused on giving back this fall through education and outreach in partnership with local nonprofits, businesses, and community organizations…

YGBW staff gathered outside the donation truck. Staff from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine received 3,500 brand new winter coats from the Auto Dealers CARing for Kids Foundation on October 22, 2024. Coats will be distributed to children across Chester County.Nonprofit

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Calls on Community To Spread Holiday Cheer To Help 800 Families

Despite being a county with tremendous wealth, nearly 73,914 residents are living at or near the poverty level, according to data from Chester County…

An instructor teaching water-safety skills in the pool.Nonprofit

High School Student Raises $1K for YGBW's Annual Campaign To Teach Water Safety Skills  

In honor of National Water Safety Month, the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently partnered with LCH Health and Community Services to offer a bilingual…

The team from the Chester County Intermediate Unit accepts the YMCA Service to Youth Award from Bertram L. Lawson II, President and CEO of YGBW.Nonprofit

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Celebrates Thousands of Volunteers at the Breakfast of Champions 

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) recently celebrated the power of volunteers, totaling more than 78,000 hours given by 4,700 volunteers in 2023…

Students from the YMCA's BASE program are pictured with the donations they collected on behalf of local organizations.Philanthropy

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Members, Students and Partners Unite to Combat Homelessness and Food Insecurity 

For many, the holiday season is a time for sharing meals, gifts and quality time with family and friends. At the YMCA of Greater Brandywine…

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La Comunidad Hispana’s Will Produce Food Bank Vegetables

La Comunidad Hispana is taking part in the Chester County Food Bank’s raised garden bed program to produce food for those in need in…