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Sunday, May 19, 2019 Visit this link to make your reservation!   25) Celebrate 25 years of history and philanthropy in Chester County!   24) Mingle and network with friends of the Community Foundation.   23) Taste local Chester County white wines from Galer Estate and Winery. Have you been to their estate behind Longwood Gardens?   22) Try local rose and red wines from Patone Cellars, the most beautiful venue and tasting room in Landberg, PA.   21) Sample red and white wines from Stargazers Vineyard. The Vineyard is located near the “Stargazers Stone” which marks the location of the… Read More »

  (West Chester, PA – April 23, 2019): Since 1994 the Chester County Community Foundation has connected people who care with causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now and forever. Last year, the Community Foundation announced plans to recognize and celebrate its 25th anniversary through a series of initiatives throughout 2019 to Inspire, Celebrate, and Grow legacy philanthropy. A Silver Anniversary Reception Celebration will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2019 from 3-5 p.m. at the rustic and historically accurate Abbott Barn in West Chester. Community Foundation Board Chair Anthony Morris Esq. notes, “We are especially appreciative… Read More »

FRIDAY, APRIL 4, 2019   West Chester, PA- Chester County Community Foundation recently received accreditation by the Community Foundations National Standards Board for philanthropic excellence. This accreditation represents the Chester County Community Foundation’s commitment to upholding federal and state law requirements of accountability to communities, policymakers, and the public. “Meeting the National Standards benchmarks is a rigorous, comprehensive process,” said Tony Morris, Chair of the Board of Directors. “This accreditation is a significant accomplishment which clearly demonstrates the Chester County Community Foundation’s commitment to transparency, quality, integrity and accountability as it carries out its mission.”       The National… Read More »

  West Chester, PA – Monday, March 25, hundreds of Chester County Community Foundation supporters converged at Whitford Country Club in Exton to sample the best-of-the-best created by Chester County’s finest dessert chefs at Silver Sweet Charity. Attendees had the opportunity to sample ten delicious desserts while meeting, mingling and celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Community Foundation.   The chefs held nothing back for this prestigious competition. The professional culinary judges awarded “Best Dessert” to General Warren for their Vegan Chocolate Raspberry Layer Cake.  “Most Creative” was awarded to Mizuna Catering for the Fried Banana Spring Rolls.  Guests voted… Read More »

  (WEST CHESTER, PA – March 7, 2019) – Over the course of the month of April, and again in November, the Chester County Community Foundation will host three Philanthropy Video Talks & Receptions as part of their 25th Anniversary celebration. Each Philanthropy Video Talk & Reception will feature a viewing of Dan Palotta’s TED talk “The Way We Think about Charity Is Dead Wrong”, followed by a discussion led by local community leaders who will discuss their vision for philanthropy to meet community needs today and in perpetuity. The first program will take place on Wednesday, April 3rd at… Read More »