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Sep 08

In Memory of Bianca & Mykel: Mom of Road – rage victim seeks to help others

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WEST CHESTER >> Michelle Roberson is giving back to the community that gave her so much support. Roberson lost her 18-year-old daughter Bianca back on June 28 when she was fatally shot in a case of road-rage on Route 100 back on June 28. In memory of Bianca as well as her late son, 22-year-old Mykel James Rowley, Michelle has teamed with the Chester County Community Foundation to establish a charitable grant fund. Roberson lost her only two children in less than four years. She wants to make sure that they will be remembered and honored, and in their memory,… Read More »

Jun 10

Scholarship to Honor 11 West Chester Men Killed In Action in Vietnam War

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Local Gold Star Families and Vietnam War Veterans Create Scholarship to Honor 11 West Chester Men Killed In Action in Vietnam War West Chester, PA – The Chester County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the creation of the West Chester Vietnam Memorial Scholarship Charitable Fund. The Fund has been established by local Gold Star Families and Vietnam Veterans in memory of the eleven men from the West Chester area who gave their lives for our country in the Vietnam War. Scholarships will be awarded each year in honor of these individuals and to keep alive the memory of their… Read More »

Mar 29

Benjamin Franklin would be Proud of this Philanthropic Student Group

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West Chester, PA– At the Chester County Community Foundation, growing philanthropy is the core mission of all of those involved with the organization. One way the Foundation grows philanthropy is by working with our communities’ youth to demonstrate the power of giving back. The Foundation partners with the Honors Stewardship and Civics Engagement Class at West Chester University (WCU) to recommend the nonprofit recipient of the Benjamin Franklin Trust grant award. The class is taught by Gerardina Martin, WCU Learning Assistance and Resource Center Director, who also serves on the Community Foundation’s Grants Committee. Students in the Honors Stewardship and… Read More »

Dec 21

IRA Charitable Rollover

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IRA Charitable Rollover The IRA Charitable Rollover provision has been made permanent by Congress!  Rollover gifts must be completed by 12/31 to count for the current tax year. IRA Charitable Rollover Basics The IRA Rollover allows people age 70½ and older to make direct transfers totaling up to $100,000 per year to qualified charities, without having to count the transfers as income for federal income tax purposes. Transfers must come from your IRA directly to the qualified charity. If you have retirement assets in a 401k, 403b etc., you must first roll those funds into an IRA, and then you… Read More »

Dec 10

A Historic Speech: The 17th Annual Gettysburg Address Contest

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December 4, 2015 (West Chester, PA).  The place to be before the big parade is of course, The Lincoln Building.  The 17th Annual Gettysburg Address Contests included seven middle school students from local West Chester schools. Amongst friends, family and parade goers below, the little Lincoln’s proudly read their speeches on top of the Lincoln Buildings balcony.   The event recognizes and celebrates the 152nd Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address. Hosted by the Chester County Community Foundation and the Historical and Architectural Review Board (HARB), “each student did a great job delivering their speeches” commented Joe Martino, Contest organizer. Kyle Puchalla… Read More »