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CHADDS FORD, PA — An evening of celebration, reflection, and community support will mark a major milestone this spring as the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County hosts its 50th …
Gala Celebrates 50 Years of DVCCC Support for Survivors Read More
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A powerful show of support for survivors and safer communities will take place this spring as residents gather in Phoenixville for the annual Walk a Mile in …
Phoenixville Students Lead Community Walk Supporting Survivors This May Read More
MALVERN, PA — Community leaders, employers, and advocates will gather this spring in Chester County to tackle an issue affecting workplaces across the region: achieving fair pay and expanding economic …
Malvern Event Brings Leaders Together for Pay Equity Breakfast in Chester County Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County Commissioners have proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month (DVAM), reinforcing a decades-long national effort to raise awareness, honor victims, and support survivors. …
Chester County Marks Domestic Violence Awareness Month With Expanded Outreach and Community Events Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Amelia Rayburn-Pizzica, Director of Education & Outreach at the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC), has been awarded the Governor’s Victim Service Pathfinder Award for …
Amelia Rayburn-Pizzica Honored With Pennsylvania’s Highest Award for Victim Service Leadership Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced that over $8.4 million in funding has been awarded to organizations across Senate District 44 through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime …
$8.4M Secured for Victim Services and Domestic Violence Programs in District 44 Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — A Chester County initiative is enlisting salon professionals in the fight against domestic violence. Since its launch in April 2025, the Shear Hope training program has …
Shear Hope Program Trains Chester County Salons to Spot Signs of Domestic Abuse Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — The Chester County Sheriff’s Office, District Attorney’s Office, and Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) have joined forces to launch Shear Hope, a groundbreaking program …
Shear Hope Program Empowers Cosmetologists to Support Domestic Violence Survivors Read More WEST CHESTER, PA — The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) is gearing up for its much-anticipated annual event, All That’s Purple Celebration – Embracing Hope and Healing. Set to …
Join the Fight Against Domestic Violence: “All That’s Purple” Celebrates Hope, Healing & Empowerment Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has announced a new wave of state funding to enhance security measures for Chester County organizations. State Representative Dan Williams, D-Chester, highlighted the recent allocations from …
State Funding Strengthens Security for Vulnerable Communities in Chester County Read More