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(WEST CHESTER, PA – July 26, 2024): The Chester County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the Stephen Chandler Ericson Foundation has a huge milestone by raising $14,000 for its annual scholarship. 2024 is full of milestones with it being the 40th anniversary of the scholarship, 14th anniversary of the scholarship at the Chester County Community Foundation, 45th scholarship recipient, 90th Birthday of Stephen’s Mother, Laura Ericson/Co-Founder of the Scholarship, and celebrating 23 generous fund sponsors. Stephen’s sister Cynthia shares, “in 2017, we began the sponsorship program and through the generosity of so many friends and organizations, we went… Read More »

Nonprofits Can Apply Now through September 11 (CHESTER COUNTY, PA – July 9, 2024): For almost 30 years, the Chester County Community Foundation has served as Chester County’s premier vehicle for local philanthropic giving. The Foundation’s mission is to connect people who care with causes that matter, so their philanthropy makes a difference now & forever. The Community Foundation encourages Chester County nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for funding consideration. Although general proposals can be submitted at any time, capacity building grant applications will be accepted starting July through September 11. Preference is given to small and mid-size nonprofits located… Read More »

Chester County Community Foundation to host Chair’s Choice (WEST CHESTER, PA – June 4, 2024): The Chester County Community Foundation honors Outgoing Board Chair Winifred Moran Sebastian Esq. and welcomes Incoming Board Chair Zebulun Davenport Ed.D. at its Chair’s Choice Reception on Thursday, June 13. Guests are invited to Radley Run Country Club to enjoy delicious food, wine and beer, beautiful sights, and wonderful company, while also celebrating Community Foundation board leadership. An attorney with Lamb McErlane at its Oxford office, Winnie practices Business, Municipal and Zoning, Real Estate, Trusts and Estates, Wills, and Probates. Throughout her term as Community… Read More »

Friday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. Contact: Jason Arbacheski TERF Administrator office@terfusa.org  (610) 696-2628 WHO: The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is hosting its first Soiree for Safety, a festive evening of education, food, fun, and entertainment. The event will include a special presentation on equine safety given by Scott Palmer, VMD, Equine Medical Director, New York State Gaming Commission and Adjunct Professor, Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine and TERF Trustee.  A proud supporter and co-founder of TERF, Ellen Moelis, is the chair for this event and has contributed a variety of luxury items and fine art from her… Read More »

WEST CHESTER, PA – April 1, 2024: The Neil Joines Fund of the Chester County Community Foundation is pleased to award $24,000 in grants to ten organizations for Arts & Culture. The Neil Joines Fund was created in honor of Neil Joines who passed away from pancreatic cancer on November 1, 1992. Joines was passionate about his community and included his philanthropic interests in his will. He stated three purposes of his charitable trust: 1) to expose the Kennett community area to a diverse sample of cultural opportunities, 2) to ensure that piano, art and drama competitions be continued for… Read More »