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DELCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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World Cafe Live Undergoes Name Change Amid Bankruptcy Filing Proceedings
World Cafe Live has filed for bankruptcy after a year’s worth of turmoil, and has also changed its name amid the proceedings, writes Dan DeLuca for The Philadelphia Inquirer. After filing for bankruptcy on March 10, the venue has also announced its new name as World Stage. In May 2025, the venue welcomed a new…
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Save the Date: Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit Returns May 20, 2026
Community leaders, nonprofit professionals, donors, and philanthropists are invited to mark their calendars for the 2026 Better Giving for Greater Impact Summit, set for Wednesday, May 20, at the Chester County History Center (225 N. High Street, West Chester). Presented by the FirstBank Charitable Foundation, the free regional summit is designed to inspire thoughtful philanthropy…
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Media Food Bank has Been Helping Feed the Hungry for 30 Years
Volunteers in Media Borough have worked for 30 years to make sure people don’t go hungry, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. “People who live here care about food insecurity and don’t want people to be without food…the mission is to not only feed our neighbors, but also to do so with integrity and respect and…
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DELCO Careers – The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth
Founded in 1970 by a behavioral health hospital and incorporated as a nonprofit in 1983, The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth is an entrepreneurial social enterprise committed to transforming lives and communities. Headquartered in Audubon, TLC operates across multiple states, providing K-12 alternative education, comprehensive mental and behavioral health services, coaching, counseling, and trauma-informed…
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Stronger Together: The Arc of Chester County Celebrates National Disabilities Awareness Month 2026
This March, The Arc of Chester County invites the community to come together in recognition of National Disabilities Awareness Month — a time dedicated to promoting inclusion, expanding opportunities, and celebrating the contributions of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Throughout the month, The Arc will host a variety of events and partnerships designed to…
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Marie Whitaker’s Media Fellowship House Strives to End Racial Divides
Marie Whitaker, cofounder of the Media Fellowship House, was an obvious choice to be spotlighted for Black History Month by the Media-area NAACP, writes Dana Munro for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Marie Whitaker and her sister were denied service at the Tower Restaurant in Media back in 1943 because they were Black. When she and her…
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Delaware County Leadership: Keith Sterling, CEO, Habitat for Humanity MontDelco
Keith Sterling, CEO of Habitat for Humanity MontDelco, spoke with DELCO Today about how he came out of retirement during the quarantine: What started with his reaching out to help build affordable homes for his community ended up with his becoming a nonprofit CEO within a year. Sterling came to Habitat for Humanity with an…
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Aqua Pennsylvania Supports West Chester Food Cupboard with New Emergency Generator
West Chester Food Cupboard (WCFC), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation, celebrated today the installation of a new generator that will allow the Chester County facility to remain fully open in the event of an extended power outage. Each year, WCFC purchases $800,000 worth of refrigerated and frozen food items. At any point in time, $50,000 worth…
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New Family Homeless Shelter Unveiled in West Chester
The Friends Association recently unveiled a new family shelter in West Chester, expanding low-barrier emergency housing options in Chester County, writes Kenny Cooper for WHYY. The ribbon cutting this week drew dozens of county officials, local leaders, and social service advocates, followed by a tour of the facility. “This is not just a ribbon cutting – it’s a declaration…
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Register for the Spring Session of Arc of Chester County’s Chat n’ Chew
The Arc of Chester County offers FREE virtual trainings covering a variety of topics, which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy. The following Chat n’ Chew topic sessions are available. Register for one, two, or ALL of these informative sessions. Register for Chat n’ Chew Trainings : Events & Activities : The…
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Nonprofit Keeps Foster Families and Young Adults Well Rooted
Two Haverford women bring their years of experience as foster parents to their nonprofit Well Rooted, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. Katie Casey and her friend Sarah Todd have been fostering for about a decade. Their nonprofit serves families that have just welcomed a new foster child into their home, which can be “a really…
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Community Legal Services to Relocate After 30 Years On Chestnut Street
Community Legal Services will be relocating from its longtime home next year as it recently signed a new 13-year lease at a new location, writes Paul Schwedelson for the Philadelphia Business Journal. After having 1424 Chestnut Street as its home for the past 30 years, Community Legal Services will be moving to a new 32,500-square-foot…
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The Arc of Chester County CEO & Industry Leader, Jeanne Meikrantz, Announces Retirement
After an impressive 45-year career in the human services industry, Jeanne Meikrantz, the Chief Executive Officer of The Arc of Chester County for the last 13-plus years, announced her retirement effective June 30, 2026. Jeanne has spent her entire career deeply devoted to the human rights movement and enhancing the lives of individuals with disabilities…
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TLC: Nutrition and Mental Health, Eating for a Healthier Mind
Student life is full of unpredictable events and circumstances. Some are challenging, and others are delightful; many of both varieties are beyond our control. Students may experience unexpected criticism and plans that fall through, or surprising compliments and happy hangouts with special friends. These moments, both positive and negative, impact students’ mental well-being. Amidst all…
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Breaking Barriers: Empowering and Understanding Students with ADHD
Millions of students around the world are suffering every day, and many do not understand why their minds work differently from their peers. For their parents and educators, providing appropriate support and helping these students understand Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is critical in fostering the success and well-being of these young people. Let’s explore…
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The Arc of Chester County Spreads Holiday Cheer Through Inclusion at the Annual Holiday Fun Fest
On Dec. 6th, The Arc of Chester County kicked off the holiday season with its most joyful Holiday Fun Fest yet. Families from across the community came together for a warm, welcoming, and fully inclusive celebration filled with festive fun and holiday magic. Children were delighted to visit Santa and Mrs. Claus, while Frosty the…
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Local Nonprofit Leader Redefines Trauma Education to Build Safer, Stronger Communities
Communities today are carrying more emotional weight than they have the tools to manage. Schools are overwhelmed. Nonprofits are stretched thin. Families are navigating stress that grows heavier each year. And in the middle of it all are leaders searching for a real solution to a problem they were never trained to solve. Cleous “GloWry”…
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