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8/31/2022 The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award $65,000 in education grants to nine organizations. TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in Equine Medicine and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred horse. With the vision and mission of bettering the life of Thoroughbred, TERF primarily aims to support students in pursuit of education in Equine Medicine and to fund research efforts which better the life of the Thoroughbred horse. The Board of Directors of TERF carefully selected this year’s grant recipients in a competitive grantmaking process. The… Read More »

(WEST CHESTER, PA – July 06, 2022): The Chester County Community Foundation is pleased to announce that the Stephen Chandler Ericson Foundation has hit a huge milestone by raising $10,000 for its annual scholarship. Stephen’s mother, Laura Chandler Ericson, first issued the challenge to raise $10,000 at last year’s scholarship presentation in June 2021. One year later and the Ericson family is grateful to announce the highest scholarship amount awarded to date.  According to Stephen’s sister Cynthia, “In 2017, we began the sponsorship program and through the generosity of so many friends and organizations, we went from $1,500 to $6,000… Read More »

(WEST CHESTER, PA – June 16, 2022): The Chester County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the awarding of $29,250 in grants through the Neil Joines Fund, organized under the auspices of the Community Foundation. After carefully reviewing competitive grant applications, volunteer members of a grant panel awarded $29,250 to 9 nonprofits in the Chester County region. Active community member Neil Clarence Joines passed away in 1992 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. The Neil Joines Fund was formed to honor his legacy and fulfill his passion for supporting the arts in his Kennett Square community. The Neil Joines… Read More »

CELEBRATE BOARD LEADERSHIP AT RECEPTION OPEN TO PUBLIC Photo caption: Michael DeHaven, CPA and Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esq. (PAOLI, PA – May 25, 2022): The Chester County Community Foundation is honoring Outgoing Board Chair Michael DeHaven, CPA and welcoming Incoming Chair Winifred Moran Sebastian, Esq. at Chair’s Choice on Sunday, June 5. Guests are invited to Waynesborough Country Club to enjoy delicious food, wine and beer, beautiful sights, and wonderful company, while also celebrating Community Foundation board leadership. Additional outgoing board members and incoming board members will be recognized and celebrated at the event Michael DeHaven, CPA is a shareholder… Read More »