IDEA Council
The IDEA Council helps the Community Foundation to authentically deepen its commitment to humanity, in all its diversity.
We know that varied perspectives and an inclusive culture inspire innovative, creative solutions.
Community Conversations
Join us on Zoom to watch TED Talks and engage in lively discussion.
Help envision a more equitable community where all can flourish, now and forever.
These groups have initiatives to advance and enhance diversity, inclusion, and equity throughout Chester County. We convene regularly to update and share ideas. Know of an initiative we should add? Email lilly@chescocf.org.
NONPROFITS
Black Light Projects – Phoenixville
Black Women of Chester County In Action
Brandywine Conservancy
Casa Guanajuato
Casa Youth Advocates
Communities That Care – Phoenixville
Chester County Chamber of Business and Industry
Chester County Economic Development Council
Chester County History Center
Chester County Intermediate Unit – DEI Leadership
Chester County OIC
Diversity in Action – Phoenixville
Domestic Violence Center of Chester County
Hadley
LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County
MLK Community Action
NAACP West Chester, PA Branch
Orion Communities
People’s Light & Theatre
POWER Interfaith
Revival Productions
Voices Underground
Young Men and Women in Charge
YMCA Brandywine Valley
FUNDERS
Alliance for Health Equity
Chester County Community Foundation
Fund for Women & Girls
Phoenixville Community Health Foundation
United Way of Chester County
United Way of Southern Chester County
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
St. Paul’s Baptist Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Quaker Meeting-New London Friends
HEALTHCARE
Abortion Access Front
Chester County Hospital
Paoli Hospital
GOVT – COUNTY
Chester County Commissioners’ Office
Chester County Department of Community Development
Chester County Department of Human Services
Chester County Health Department
ChesCo Law Enforcement Task Force on Race & Justice
GOVT – LOCAL
Coatesville
Kennett Borough Advisory Commission on Latino Affairs
Oxford
Phoenixville
West Chester
EDUCATION – UNIVERSITY
Cheyney University – Diversity Inclusion & Social Responsibility
Lincoln University – Office of Institutional Equity
WCU – Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
WCU – Center for Civic Engagement & Social Impact
EDUCATION
Chester County Intermediate Unit – DEI Leadership
Avon Grove School District
Coatesville Area School District
Downingtown Area School District
Great Valley School District
Octorara Area School District
Owen J Roberts School District
Oxford Area School District
Phoenixville Area School District
Tredyffrin-Easttown School District
Twin Valley School District
Unionville-Chadds Ford School District
West Chester Area School District
This calendar is for social justice events and programs, focused on diversity, inclusion and equity, happening in and around Chester County. Know of an event we should add? Email lilly@chescocf.org.
For more upcoming events, visit:
Chester County History Center
NAACP West Chester, PA Branch
WCU Dowdy Multicultural Center
Voices Underground
Social Justice Fund
The Community Foundation stands for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. One way philanthropy can fight injustice is through grants and scholarships. Our Social Justice Fund helps nonprofits end discrimination and systemic racism.
Philanthropy’s Role in Social Justice
Philanthropists must advocate, create solutions with diverse leaders, fund organizations led by people of color, commit to social justice, and continue patterns of COVID-19 grantmaking.
DEI CONSULTANTS
Here is a list of consultants who have been referred to the Chester County Community Foundation for diversity, equity, and inclusion training. Consultants who specialize in arts and culture nonprofits are highlighted yellow.
To add or edit consultants to this list, please email Lilly Mercado at lilly@chescocf.org.