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(West Chester, PA – August 9, 2023): The Chester County Community Foundation recognizes outgoing board member Mike DeHaven, CPA for his distinctive service and leadership. DeHaven served on the Board of Directors from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2023. Mike DeHaven, CPA made many far-reaching and significant contributions to the Community Foundation. DeHaven led as Chair of the Board from 2020 to 2022 during the COVID-19 outbreak. His direct actions and responses helped guide the Foundation while growing community charitable assets held in trust to over $100 million. DeHaven served as a member and Chair of the Governance/Nominating Committee… Read More »

(WEST CHESTER, PA – July 11, 2023): The Bonnie Friedman Scholarship Fund is proud to commemorate the remarkable life and lasting impact of Bonnie Friedman, a beloved educator in the Downingtown School District for 22 years. Following her retirement, Bonnie’s passion for teaching led her to become a tutor in the Volunteer English Program (VEP) and ultimately serve on the organization’s board. Her tireless dedication extended far beyond the classroom, touching the lives of students from diverse backgrounds. As a VEP tutor, Bonnie worked with students from Japan, Cambodia, Turkey, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. She quickly discovered… Read More »

(West Chester, PA – July 19, 2023): The Chester County Community Foundation is pleased to welcome new Board member, Duke Schneider, Esq. of McElree Harvey to the Board of Directors. Duke is an attorney who works closely with individuals on a wide variety of estate and wealth transfer planning and estate and trust administration matters. He has many years of community involvement including working with Bishop Shanahan High School and Community Volunteers in Medicine. The Chester County Community Foundation extends its deepest gratitude and appreciation to outgoing board members, John J. Allegretto, Esq., Mike DeHaven, CPA, Mary T. Holleran, Matthew… Read More »

June 5, 2023   The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation’s (TERF) application for research grants is due June 30, 2023. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbreds, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in equine industry careers and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred racehorse. The missions and programs of the organizations selected to receive this year’s research grant awards will reflect TERF’s strategic focus and vision to support and promote equine education and research. Awards will be considered for qualified federally tax exempt 501-c-3 organizations. Information… Read More »

Robert H. Erb (West Chester, PA – May 22, 2023): The Jonas C., Marian D., and Robert H. Erb Charitable Fund has announced its first round of grants to local nonprofits. Three local nonprofits have been selected by the Erb Charitable Fund advisors to advance literacy, library services, and other education programs: One Book One Program, care of the Literacy Council of Norristown, received a $50,000 grant by the Erb Charitable Fund. The One Book One Program promotes literacy and library usage throughout Norristown. This generous grant will directly support the growth of adult education programs for residents of Norristown,… Read More »