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August 15, 2024 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award the Belmont Childcare Association, Inc. (BCCA) $10,000 to be used for BCCA’s early childhood education program. The mission of the BCCA is to provide a safe, supportive, and academically inspiring environment for the children of parents working in the Thoroughbred racing backstretch area located at New York’s historic Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack, and Saratoga Racecourse. BCCA received funds from TERF over the last five years, which were used to fund their early childhood education program.  In alignment with their mission to support and promote equine education… Read More »

August 9, 2024    The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $61,500 in education grants to seven organizations. With the mission to support Thoroughbred health and welfare, TERF provides scholarships to students pursuing veterinary careers; educates racing stakeholders impacting the Thoroughbred industry and supports equine research with a priority to making racing safer.  The Board of Directors of TERF carefully selected this year’s grant recipients in a competitive grantmaking process. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive this year’s grant awards reflect TERF’s strategic focus and vision as recently affirmed in a comprehensive strategic… Read More »

(West Chester, PA – August 6, 2024): Join the Chester County Community Foundation for a day of learning and networking at the annual Board of Directors Institute, on Saturday, October 5th starting at 8:30am. The Institute will be held at the Chester County Intermediate Unit, located at 455 Boot Road, Downingtown, PA and concludes at 2pm. The success of a nonprofit organization depends on the effectiveness of its board. To help nonprofits achieve their missions, the Board of Directors Institute is designed to enhance board members’ understanding of comprehensive nonprofit leadership. The Institute offers valuable workshops covering topics like board… Read More »

(WEST CHESTER, PA – July 26, 2024): The Chester County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the Stephen Chandler Ericson Foundation has a huge milestone by raising $14,000 for its annual scholarship. 2024 is full of milestones with it being the 40th anniversary of the scholarship, 14th anniversary of the scholarship at the Chester County Community Foundation, 45th scholarship recipient, 90th Birthday of Stephen’s Mother, Laura Ericson/Co-Founder of the Scholarship, and celebrating 23 generous fund sponsors. Stephen’s sister Cynthia shares, “in 2017, we began the sponsorship program and through the generosity of so many friends and organizations, we went… Read More »

Nonprofits Can Apply Now through September 11 (CHESTER COUNTY, PA – July 9, 2024): For almost 30 years, the Chester County Community Foundation has served as Chester County’s premier vehicle for local philanthropic giving. The Foundation’s mission is to connect people who care with causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now & forever. The Community Foundation encourages Chester County nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for funding consideration. Although general proposals can be submitted at any time, capacity building grant applications will be accepted starting July through September 11. Preference is given to small and mid-size nonprofits located… Read More »