COATESVILLE, PA — The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) is excited to announce, “Wellness & Welcome”, a free community block party and open house celebrating the arrival of Union Community Care, now serving Coatesville and Chester County as the new Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) at AHE’s Brandywine Center (744 East Lincoln Highway, Coatesville, PA, 19320). The event will take place outside AHE’s Brandywine Center and along Chester Ave. on Saturday, August 2nd from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and is open to all!
Union Community Care (Union) officially opened its doors on July 1, 2025, replacing ChesPenn Health Services as the new primary healthcare provider at AHE’s Brandywine Center. This celebration marks a new chapter for accessible, compassionate, and community-centered care in Coatesville and the greater Chester County region. “It’s a refreshing moment for Coatesville, as Union brings a holistic, whole-person model of care that prioritizes dignity, relationships, and wellness, meeting people where they are and treating more than just symptoms,” said Moira Gassenmeyer, Integrated Health Director at The Alliance for Health Equity.
Wellness & Welcome: A Celebration of Community, Connection, and Care activities include:
- Live music with DJ Dre Money
- Kid Zone with inflatables, face painting, bracelet-making, and games
- Outdoor fun like cornhole and mini putt-putt
- Tours of Union Community Care’s new health center
- Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
- Cooling station for a refreshing break
- Giveaways, community resources, and more
Food lovers can enjoy local favorites with discounted food vouchers from:
- The Butter Pecan Café
- Auntie Anne’s Pretzels
- Richie’s Water Ice
- Uncle John’s BBQ
- Puddles, PA American Water’s Water Truck
“This block party is a celebration of new beginnings, not just for Union Community Care, but for our entire community,” said Gassenmeyer. “As we welcome this incredible new health provider to AHE’s Brandywine Center, we’re also honoring nearly 20 years of service at the Center in Greater Coatesville. It’s a powerful moment to reflect on our legacy and look forward to a future of deeper connection, access, and wellness for everyone who calls this community home.”
Whether you’re here to celebrate the grand opening, explore new health services, or just enjoy free family fun, Wellness & Welcome is your chance to connect, celebrate, and be part of something exciting happening right here in Coatesville.
For more information, visit: https://alliancehealthequity.org/upcoming-events/ahes-wellness-and-welcome-block-party-and-open-house/
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