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(West Chester, PA –August 31, 2023): The Chester County Community Foundation is honoring our outgoing board member Mary Holleran. Holleran served on the Board of Directors from 2020 to 2023. Mary Holleran made many far-reaching and significant contributions to the Community Foundation. She served as a prominent member of the Community Foundation Board of Directors. Holleran has continuously supported the Foundation’s community asset development by making connections and being an ambassador for endowed legacy philanthropy. She also served as an analyst for the Chester County Nonprofit Innovation & Resiliency Fund which brought resources to the Restore ChesCo initiative. Mary Holleran… Read More »

(West Chester, PA – August 30, 2023): The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $44,000 in grants toseven organizations. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of the Thoroughbred, TERFprimarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine medicine and to fund researchefforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred horse. The Board of Directors of TERF carefullyselected this year’s grant recipients in a competitive grantmaking process. The missions and programs ofthe organizations selected to receive this year’s grant awards reflect TERF’s strategic focus and vision asrecently affirmed in a comprehensive strategic… Read More »

(WEST CHESTER, PA-August 22, 2023): The West Chester Vietnam Memorial Scholarship Fund, was created as a tribute to the valor of eleven hometown heroes. Founded by the Gold Star Families and the Vietnam War Veterans, this scholarship serves as a testament to the bravery and sacrifices made by these extraordinary individuals who gave their lives for our country. This fund aims to preserve the memory of these fallen heroes by awarding a scholarship to a deserving student each year. The scholarship is granted to a senior from West Chester Area School District or Bishop Shanahan High School, who has a… Read More »

(West Chester, PA – August 9, 2023): The Chester County Community Foundation recognizes outgoing board member Mike DeHaven, CPA for his distinctive service and leadership. DeHaven served on the Board of Directors from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2023. Mike DeHaven, CPA made many far-reaching and significant contributions to the Community Foundation. DeHaven led as Chair of the Board from 2020 to 2022 during the COVID-19 outbreak. His direct actions and responses helped guide the Foundation while growing community charitable assets held in trust to over $100 million. DeHaven served as a member and Chair of the Governance/Nominating Committee… Read More »

(WEST CHESTER, PA – July 11, 2023): The Bonnie Friedman Scholarship Fund is proud to commemorate the remarkable life and lasting impact of Bonnie Friedman, a beloved educator in the Downingtown School District for 22 years. Following her retirement, Bonnie’s passion for teaching led her to become a tutor in the Volunteer English Program (VEP) and ultimately serve on the organization’s board. Her tireless dedication extended far beyond the classroom, touching the lives of students from diverse backgrounds. As a VEP tutor, Bonnie worked with students from Japan, Cambodia, Turkey, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She quickly discovered… Read More »