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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! https://media.giphy.com/media/3oriNSevfPEs37Fex2/giphy.gif   24) Mingle and network with friends of the Community Foundation. https://media.giphy.com/media/31lPv5L3aIvTi/giphy.gif   23) Taste local Chester County white wines from Galer Estate and Winery. Have you been to their estate behind Longwood Gardens? https://media.giphy.com/media/n3WqwXtEHrQ6axuMR4/giphy.gif   22) Try local rose and red wines from Patone Cellars, the most beautiful venue and tasting room in Landberg, PA. https://media.giphy.com/media/zIrZwm4565C9arROie/giphy.gif   21) Sample red and white wines from Stargazers Vineyard. The Vineyard is located near the “Stargazers Stone” which marks… 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 – 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 »

December 5, 2018 (West Chester, PA).  The place to be before the West Chester Holiday Parade last Friday was the Historic Lincoln Building.  The 20th Annual Gettysburg Address Contest included seven middle school students from local West Chester schools. Amongst friends, family and parade goers below, the little Lincoln’s proudly recited the Gettysburg Address from the top of the Lincoln Building balcony.   The event recognized and celebrated the 155th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address and the 20th anniversary of the local competition.   Hosted by the Chester County Community Foundation and the Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB), “each student… Read More »