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Children’s Issues

YGBW staff sign the Five Days of Action® pledge
Children's Issues

YMCA of Greater Brandywine Participates in Child Abuse Prevention Campaign

April 26, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) concluded its participation in the Five Days of Action® campaign this week, a national initiative aimed at preventing child sexual …

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Children
Children's Issues

Sow Good Now to Join Greater Brandywine YMCA for Healthy Kids Day

April 25, 2025April 25, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Sow Good Now, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering youth in underserved communities through sports, will partner with the Greater Brandywine YMCA on Saturday, April 26, …

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YMCA of Greater Brandywine Celebrates a Healthy and Fun Summer
Children's Issues / Healthy Living

Don’t Miss Out: Make Summer Unforgettable at YMCA’s Free Healthy Kids Day!

April 25, 2025April 24, 2025 - by Timothy Alexander

WEST CHESTER, PA — Families across Chester County are invited to join the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) for Healthy Kids Day®, a free, family-friendly event aimed at promoting healthier …

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CASA Youth Advocates of Delaware & Chester Counties
Children's Issues / Regional

Federal Grant Boost: How $161K is Transforming Youth Support in Delaware County

September 4, 2024September 3, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

MEDIA, PA — CASA Youth Advocates of Delaware & Chester Counties have been awarded a $161,000 federal grant to bolster their community engagement efforts. This funding aims to enhance the …

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Toddler smiling
Children's Issues / Regional

Nutritional Development Services Seeks Participants for After School Meals Program

August 26, 2024August 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is actively seeking after-school enrichment and educational programs to join its After School Meals Program. This critical initiative aims …

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Child abuse
Children's Issues / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Releases 2023 Child Protective Services Report

August 25, 2024August 24, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) recently unveiled its 2023 Annual Child Protective Services Report, a comprehensive document detailing statewide and county-level data on child abuse …

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Mike Pennington, PCCD Executive Director
Children's Issues / Pennsylvania

Championing Child Safety: The Unsung Heroes of Pennsylvania’s Children’s Advocacy Centers

April 3, 2024April 3, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

YORK, PA — In the solemn season of Child Abuse Prevention Month, a spotlight is being cast on the unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to protect children across …

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Children
Children's Issues / Pennsylvania

A Call to Arms: How Pennsylvania Organizations Can Battle Summer Hunger

February 4, 2024February 4, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) is rallying organizations from every corner of the Keystone State to bolster the fight against summer hunger. The PDE’s Summer Food …

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toys for tots
Children's Issues

Toys for Tots Running Through Next Week; Donations Still Needed

November 29, 2023November 29, 2023 - by Jeffrey Smith

CHESETR COUNTY, PA — The 2023 Toys for Tots season is coming for a close, with most sites in Chester and Southern Montgomery Counties accepting their last collections on Wednesday, …

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75th Toys for Tots
Children's Issues

75th Anniversary of Toys for Tots Kicking Off in October

September 28, 2022September 28, 2022 - by Jeffrey Smith

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The  Chester / Southern Montgomery Toys for Tots will officially launch the 75th Anniversary Toys for Tots campaign on October 1st.

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