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Headquartered in West Chester’s Historic Lincoln Building, the Chester County Community Foundation connects people who care with causes that matter, so their legacy philanthropy makes a difference now and forever. The Community Foundation holds nearly $60 million in trust and annually awards $2.5 million in grants and scholarships.
EXTON, PA — Whitford Country Club recently hosted the Whitford Charitable Classic, a weekend-long event that raised $121,000 in donations for 11 Chester County non-profit charities. The event was organized …
Whitford Charitable Classic Raises $121,000 for Chester County Nonprofits Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) has recently granted the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) a sum of $7,500 to be used for educational purposes.
Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation Grants $7,500 to Retired Racehorse Project for Educational Purposes Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Bonnie Friedman Scholarship Fund is commemorating the remarkable life and lasting impact of Bonnie Friedman, a beloved educator in the Downingtown School District for 22 …
Isabella Terra: Recipient of the 2023 Bonnie Friedman Scholarship and Future Educator Extraordinaire Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On June 19th, 1865, the last group of enslaved Black Americans was freed by the Union in Galveston, Texas. That event became the oldest holiday in …
West Chester Commemorates Juneteenth with ‘Journeying Towards Freedom’ Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — On March 28, Chester County Community Foundation supporters converged at the Chester County Food Bank in Exton to sample the best-of-the-best created by Chester County’s finest dessert …
Chester County’s Finest Chefs Unite for Sweet Charity Read More
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Martin Luther King CommUNITY of the Greater Kennett Area announced that the 22nd Annual MLK Day Celebration will be held on January 16, 2023. This year, the event will be hosted by Lincoln …
Kennett Square Martin Luther King Day Celebration Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Community Foundation hosted its 23rd Annual Gettysburg Address Contest on Saturday, December 3rd at the historic Lincoln Building. Seven “Little Lincolns” dressed up as President …
Seven Little Lincolns: Chester County Community Foundation Hosts Annual Gettysburg Address Contest Read More
We would like to wish all of our readers a very Happy Thanksgiving! As we give thanks for all of our blessings, let’s not forget those who are less fortunate …
From All of Us at MyChesCo.com, Happy Thanksgiving! Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Community Foundation announced that the Stephen Chandler Ericson Foundation had hit a milestone by raising $10,000 for its annual scholarship.
Stephen Chandler Ericson Foundation Hits Milestone, Awards $10,000 in Scholarships Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center has announced that it has received a generous $50,000 grant from the Chester County Community Foundation (CCCF) and Chester County Commissioners (CCC) to …
Uptown! Knauer Performing Arts Center Receives $50,000 Innovation and Resiliency Grant From the Chester County Community Foundation and County Commissioners Read More