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WEST CHESTER, PA — State Representative Chris Pielli (D-Chester) has voiced his strong support for resolving the challenges facing the St. Agnes Day Room, a local nonprofit organization that has …
Heartbreaking Threat to West Chester’s Lifeline: St. Agnes Day Room Faces Closure—Act Now to Save It! Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A troubling new report from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) reveals that homelessness in America jumped by 18% over the past year, with more …
Nationwide Homelessness Rises as Chester County Emerges as a Model of Success Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA – The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) has made a significant impact this fall through education, outreach, and support programs aimed at addressing local challenges. From partnering …
YMCA of Greater Brandywine Delivers Support and Awareness Through Fall Initiatives Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has successfully completed its Shoe Drive Event, highlighting its effort to support unhoused students and bring attention to the barriers they …
Chester County Intermediate Unit Shoe Drive Supports Unhoused Students During Homelessness Awareness Week Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s initiative to end homelessness has received a significant boost with an $800,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA). The funds, part of …
Chester County Secures $800,000 Grant to Combat Homelessness Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County residents may be breathing a sigh of relief as newly released data indicates a significant decline in the local homeless population. The latest annual …
Homeward Bound: Decrease in Homelessness Witnessed in Chester County, Initiatives in Motion to Counter Housing Crisis Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Community Development (DCD) has been awarded more than $2 million by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The funds, …
Chester County Department of Community Development Receives $2 Million Federal Grant to Combat Homelessness Read More