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The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award the Belmont Childcare Association, Inc. (BCCA) $10,000 to be used for educational purposes. 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 Race Course. BCCA received funds from TERF in 2019 which were used to fund their early childhood education program. In alignment with their mission to support and promote equine education by supporting organizations that are educating the public… Read More »

(West Chester, PA – October 23, 2020) : The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $ 14,000 to the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Veterinary Medicine to be used to support the Opportunity Scholarship Fund for student scholarships. Photo Caption: This image is an example of New Bolton Center’s standing robotic imaging computed tomography (CT) system in action. New Bolton Center was the first veterinary teaching hospital in the world to deploy the standing robotic CT imaging system and is just the second veterinary hospital in the world to implement the use of an equine PET… Read More »

Photo caption: Robert E. Rigg, CIC, CPCU, CLU (West Chester, PA – October 14, 2020) – Local community leader Robert E. Rigg, CIC, CPCU, CLU has been named an Emeritus Board Member of the Chester County Community Foundation. The title “Director Emeritus” honors those retiring directors who have made outstanding contributions to the growth and success of the Community Foundation. Partner of Rigg-Darlington Group, Bob is an active community volunteer and philanthropic leader.  Since 2008, Bob has been a friend and passionate supporter of the Community Foundation. He has served as Board Chair, Chair of the Investment Committee, a member… Read More »

Photo caption: Anthony Morris, Esq. (West Chester, PA – October 13, 2020): Each year the Chester County Community Foundation grants the Door Opener Award to a professional advisor who brings legacy philanthropy to the attention of their clients and colleagues. The Community Foundation is pleased to spotlight Anthony Morris, Esq. as this year’s Door Opener. He will be recognized at the virtual 26th Annual Meeting on October 26th for his distinguished efforts in opening doors to legacy philanthropy. CEO Karen Simmons explains, “Part of the reason that Tony Morris was chosen to serve as our Board Chair for the past… Read More »

Commissioners and Chester County Community Foundation in front of historic Lincoln Building, West Chester, PA. Left to right: Karen Simmons, President & CEO, CCCF; Beth Harper Briglia, CAP, CPA, Exec V. P. of Philanthropy Services; Commissioner Josh Maxwell; Michael DeHaven, CPA, Chair of the Board; Commissioner Marian Moskowitz; Commissioner Michelle Kichline. (West Chester, PA – October 9, 2020): Recognizing the importance of the nonprofit sector to the high quality of life throughout the region, the Chester County Commissioners approved the allocation of $3.5 million to help Chester County nonprofits recover from the impact of COVID-19. The Restore Chester County: Nonprofit… Read More »