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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 jamison@chescocf.org.
NONPROFITS
Black Light Projects – Phoenixville
Black Women of Chester County In Action
Casa Guanajuato
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
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
HOSPITALS
Chester County Hospital
Paoli Hospital
RELIGIOUS INSTITUTIONS
St. Paul’s Baptist Church
Tabernacle Baptist Church
Quaker Meeting-New London Friends
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 jamison@chescocf.org.
For more upcoming events, visit:
Chester County History Center
NAACP West Chester, PA Branch
WCU Dowdy Multicultural Center
Voices Underground
Philanthropy’s Role in Social Justice
“Philanthropy is commendable, but it should not allow the philanthropist to overlook the economic injustice which makes philanthropy necessary.” – MLK
As explained by the National Center for Family Philanthropy, philanthropists must have “a deeper openness and commitment to fully understand history and our role as perpetrators of injustice, whether we realize it or not.”
Why It Matters to Turn the Mirror on Ourselves (NCFP)
Our Vision: The Community Foundation is a philanthropic catalyst for positive change, strategically and intentionally engaging donors and partners to address the common good, while transforming our region into a better place for all.
In accordance with our vision statement, the Community Foundation stands for diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice. As a Community Foundation, equity and justice are part of our core values. We encourage you to engage in conversation about these topics respectfully, so we can learn and grow together.
Please note: The views and opinions expressed in the articles below are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the Chester County Community Foundation.
RESOURCES FOR LEARNING & SUPPORT
Diversity has many facets including race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, economic status, physical abilities, religious beliefs, political beliefs, and other ideologies.
We have broken down a few areas of focus to foster an inclusive resource guide for the community: