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Feb 19

THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION LAUNCHES NEW WEBSITE AND ANNOUNCES APRIL 1 GRANT APPLICATION DEADLINE

(February 19, 2020) The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is proud to unveil its new website, terfusa.org. The website was launched with the overall goal of providing enhanced information about TERF, its mission and impact. TERF is also pleased to announce that its 2020 Grant application materials are now available on the TERF website. Applications are due April 1, 2020. The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation’s mission is to support Thoroughbred health and welfare by funding scholarships, educational programs, and equine research; with a priority to make racing safer. Since its inception, TERF has awarded over $ 700,000 grants… Read More »

Feb 17

WCU Students Demonstrate Benjamin Franklin’s Philanthropic Legacy through Annual Grant

WEST CHESTER, PA – February 17, 2020 – The Chester County Community Foundation (CCCF) aims to grow legacy philanthropy by engaging students in the power of giving back.  The Community Foundation recently partnered with the Honors Stewardship and Civics Engagement Class at West Chester University (WCU) to review and recommend the nonprofit recipient(s) of the 2020 Benjamin Franklin Trust Fund award.  The class is taught by Dr. Gerardina L. Martin, Assistant Director for the Honors College at WCU, who also serves on the Community Foundation’s Grants Committee.  Students in the Honors Stewardship and Civics Class use the knowledge they have… Read More »

Feb 10

Community Foundation Encourages Philanthropy through Grant Panels and Smart Giving Series

(West Chester, PA – February 10, 2020): The Chester County Community Foundation (CCCF) is pleased to announce it has started its first Focused Grant Panel Sessions to celebrate, inspire, and grow legacy philanthropy. Through this process, the Chester County Community Foundation hopes to engage new volunteers in the grant making process and educate the public on due diligence and smart grant making practices. These panels are made possible due to the generosity of donors who have entrusted their legacy funds to the community foundation. Community volunteers participated in the initial grant panel process. They learned about the Community Foundation and… Read More »

Jan 31

THOROUGHBRED EDUCATION AND RESEARCH FOUNDATION AWARDS $14,285 TO NEW BOLTON CENTER

January 31, 2020 – The Thoroughbred Education and Research Foundation (TERF) is pleased to award New Bolton Center $14,285 for the University of Pennsylvania Opportunity Scholarship. Established in 1998 by Dr. Charles W. Raker, V’42, the University of Pennsylvania Opportunity Scholarship provides veterinary students with financial assistance and mentorships. Over 270 scholarships have been awarded since its inception. In alignment with their mission to support and promote equine education and research by sponsoring scholarships in veterinary medicine and supporting organizations that are educating the public in the proper care of horses TERF continues to assist the New Bolton Center in… Read More »

Jan 28

Culture Builds Community in Chester County

(WEST CHESTER, PA – January 28, 2020) – The Chester County Community foundation is proud to introduce the Cultural Alliance of Chester County (CACC). CACC will work to increase awareness and promote the creative sector as an integral part of economic and social development in the local area. According to Stephenie Stevens, Community Engagement Officer at the Chester County Community Foundation, “the alliance is here to elevate the profile of Chester County’s arts and culture sector by strengthening the connections local organizations have to each other. We will work with the industry and the larger community to build engagement, audiences,… Read More »