Tag: Kennett Area Community Service

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Couple Renowned for Philanthropy in Southern Chesco Donates Land, Finances to Support KACS's Expansion

After a long search, Kennett Area Community Service (KACS) now has a property for its new home, as a local couple, Michael and Nancy Pia…

Cold-Storage Company in Kennett Square Quietly Helps Families Have Brighter Holidays

The Manfredi family, which owns Manfredi Cold Storage in Kennett Square, has been quietly helping destitute families have brighter holidays for years, but never more…

After First Affecting Chester County’s Densely Populated Areas, COVID-19 Hits Mushroom Country

After initially affecting the more densely populated areas of Chester County, the coronavirus is now hitting southern Chester County’s mushroom country, write Vinny Vella…

As Housing Costs Soar, Southern Chester County Faces Affordable Housing Crisis

Homelessness in southern Chester County has more than doubled in the last three years, as housing costs soar while incomes remain flat, writes Steven Hoffman…

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Trio of Chester County Nonprofits Awarded Grants from Wayne-Based Barra Foundation

Three Chester County nonprofits are among this year’s recipients of grants of $50,000 each from the Wayne-based Barra Foundation, writes Clara Lefton…