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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Literacy nonprofit Mighty Writers has received a $75,000 grant from the Longwood Foundation of Chester County to increase educational and emergency services for kids in need. …
Mighty Writers Receives Grant from Longwood Foundation Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — What is it like for diverse populations to seek – and provide — health care during COVID-19?
Chester County Economic Development Council Focuses On Health Care Equity & Diverse Populations During COVID-19 Read More
Amid the cacophony of this week’s election news, the PA Senate State Government Committee on Tuesday quietly voted in a bipartisan show of support to move redistricting reform bill SB …
Redistricting Reform Bill Moved to Senate Floor Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — At a time when nonprofit services are in high demand but funding may be low, four nonprofits in Chester County have the chance to win $10,000.
Four Local Nonprofits Have Chance to Win $10,000 Courtesy of Donation from Benchmark Federal Credit Union Read More
MEDIA, PA — CASA Youth Advocates, Inc., an organization that works to ensure children in Delaware and Chester counties’ child welfare systems live well, achieve academic excellence, and experience the joys …
12 Local Residents Sworn-In as Volunteers with CASA Youth Advocates, Inc. to Advocate for Children in Delaware and Chester Counties’ Dependency Court Systems Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Downingtown East Alumni, Shreya Mitra, currently at Northeastern University, and Riya Mitra, a Downingtown STEM Academy student, are working with a 501c3 non-profit called TeleHealth Access …
COVID-19 Senior Relief: TeleHealth Access for Seniors Read MoreDuring this time of shelter-in-place and community lockdowns, the landscape of criminal activity has changed dramatically. In an analysis done by The Economist of data collected from five large cities, most crime …
Domestic Violence and Protection from Abuse (PFA) Orders During Coronavirus Lockdown Read More
MEDIA, PA — CASA Youth Advocates, Inc., an organization that works to ensure children in Delaware and Chester counties’ child welfare systems live well, achieve academic excellence, and experience the joys …
Seven Local Residents Virtually Sworn-In as Volunteers with CASA Youth Advocates, Inc. to Advocate for Children in Delaware and Chester Counties’ Dependency Court Systems Read More
EXTON, PA — Working hand-in-hand with Chester County government officials, the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) is attaining more than 3.5 million face masks for the county’s Department of …
Chester County Secures 3.5 Million Face Masks for Frontline Health Care Workers Through Business Relationships in China Read More
MEDIA, PA — On Sunday, April 26, CASA Youth Advocates, Inc. serving Delaware and Chester counties will host a virtual 5K run/walk, encouraging participants to dress up as superheroes and …
Calling All Superheroes… Virtually! CASA Youth Advocates, Inc. Hosts Virtual Superhero 5K Run and Walk on April 26 Read More