United Way allocates $95K to five new vital community service programs
WEST CHESTER— United Way of Chester County welcomes five new service programs to an existing network of over 60 funded programs under the Community Impact Fund. $95,000 has been allocated to support the new programs each year for a two year period, under United Way’s education and health initiatives. United Way’s network is extensive but the work is local providing education, health,...
Backpack event connects the needy with the caring
Almost 1,400 students in need get back to school supplies, bags
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff Writer, The Times
Jane Johnson, a member of the committee for the Back to School event and a board member of the Bridge Academy and Community Center, helped students choose their backpacks filled with school supplies Friday at Scott Middle School. Photo courtesy of Coatesville Back to School: Prepare for Success...
United Way hosts book drive for preschool students
Call to action – donations needed to help kids get ready for kindergarten
The United Way of Chester County (UWCC) has issued a community call to action to help local children get ready for kindergarten in the fall. Sponsored by a grant from CCRES, UWCC’s drive will get summer reading materials to public sites.
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Good Stuff is BACK…all-stars to academics, Chesco has good stuff to share!
Starting Chester County’s summer season with a smile…who do YOU know in this week’s Good Stuff?
Got good stuff to share? Email your submissions to kim@chescotimes.com and be a part of the fun!
Pomp and Circumstance…Congratulations to Shawn Mengel Coatesville Area High’s 2015 Valedictorian… This leading ‘Red Raider’ will begin roaring with the Drexel University...
United Way ‘spreads’ the word – PB&J donations needed for Chesco Food Bank
WEST CHESTER – United Way of Chester County isn’t ‘sticking to’ its usual fancy catered luncheon this summer to close the campaign season and thank donors. Instead, they are ‘spreading’ the word and their appreciation with a major peanut butter and jelly community food drive through June 12th, to benefit the Chester County Food Bank. The shared mission between the two...
Color 5K run returns, April 26
The United Way of Chester County’s 5K Color Run is back for a second year — April 26.
CALN — United Way of Chester County is bringing back their popular Color 5k Run/Walk again this year after selling out in 2014 with a record breaking 900 participants for the largest 5k event in Caln Township history. The 2015 fundraiser is on course to exceed last year’s $25,000 raised for much...
Kennett Chocolate Fest slated for Feb. 8
KENNETT SQUARE — Do you love to bake or simply love chocolate? Plan to celebrate “all things chocolate” at the Kennett Chocolate Lovers Festival on Sunday, Feb. 8 at Kennett High School between 1 – 4 p.m. Professionals, amateurs and students will vie for ribbons when their creations are judged.
Last year, despite power outages and snow, over 200 entries were judged and available for the public...
Fund-raiser to offer colorful, healthy experience
Participants will be periodically dusted with tinted powder
Brandywine Hospital and the United Way of Chester County want to add some vibrant hues to area residents’ lives.
On Sunday, May 4, the public is invited to participate in “Live United in Color,” an unconventional, untimed 5K run/walk fund-raiser. It is designed to generate fun, raise money for needed community programs, and promote...
Chamber touts benefits of social capital
Local businesses can benefit from giving back to the community
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Claudia Hellebush, (right) the President of the United Way of Chester County and Brian Parsons, the Senior Vice President, Products, of West Chester-based Communications Test Design discuss the benefits of businesses giving back to the community, Wednesday.
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