• TLC: Navigating Back-to-School Stress: A Guide for Teachers

    TLC: Navigating Back-to-School Stress: A Guide for Teachers

    No matter how much teachers may rest and prepare for the beginning of a new school year, it still can feel like a polar bear plunging into icy waters; jolting, exciting, numbing, and perhaps a little crazy. Amidst the chaos and noise, class norms and life rhythms develop quickly while teachers navigate student crises, parent…

  • The Arc of Chester County Dedicates New Inclusive Playground

    The Arc of Chester County Dedicates New Inclusive Playground

    A new era of play, inclusion, and joy has officially begun at The Arc of Chester County. On Thursday, September 19, 2024, the organization dedicated a new, fully inclusive playground, a space designed for children of all abilities to play, grow, and connect. This joyful event served as a highlight of The Arc’s 70th Anniversary…

  • New Community Grants Available From Foundation for Delaware County

    New Community Grants Available From Foundation for Delaware County

    The Foundation for Delaware County recently announced a new funding opportunity for nonprofits serving Delaware County. The Foundation’s new Associates Board has a Community Grants Program offering nonprofits the opportunity to apply for up to a $5K grant to support their missions. A maximum of $25K will be awarded to local nonprofits with an operating…

  • Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    Voters 50 Plus Have the Power To Decide the Presidential Election on Nov. 5: AARP Data Reveals Their Priorities

    With Pennsylvania’s general election just 46 days away, data from AARP shows that voters age 50 plus decide elections, and they want politicians to address the issues that matter most to them and their families.   In Pennsylvania, a powerful 54 percent of the electorate in 2020 was age 50 plus, adding up to 3.9 million…

  • Partnership with American Community Journals Provides YMCA with ‘Pathways’ to Tell Its Story

    Partnership with American Community Journals Provides YMCA with ‘Pathways’ to Tell Its Story

    For 10 years and counting, American Community Journals has been a force in helping its affiliate partners achieve their marketing goals through impactful storytelling and audience engagement. The ACJ formula — sharing positive, upbeat stories that resonate with the community and amplify the messaging of its affiliate partners — is simple but powerful. And a…

  • Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive

    Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board Kicks Off 10th Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive

    The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board’s (VFTCB) 10th Annual Fall Freedom from Hunger Drive kicked off with a kitchen takeover at Siloam Baptist Church in Norristown, the same location where the organization held its first-ever kitchen takeover to promote the drive. VFTCB staff, Montgomery County Community College Hospitality Institute Chefs, and Montgomery County Commissioner…

  • Arc of Chester County Benefits from Local Eagle Scout Project

    Arc of Chester County Benefits from Local Eagle Scout Project

    Bobby Ross, a member of Chester County Boy Scout Troop 93, has successfully completed his Eagle Scout project, a significant milestone in his journey toward achieving the highest rank in the Boy Scouts of America. The project, which benefited The Arc of Chester County, was inspired by Bobby’s personal connection to the organization and his…

  • The Colonial Theatre Will Feature Art House Cinema Monthly Starting in September

    The Colonial Theatre Will Feature Art House Cinema Monthly Starting in September

    The Colonial Theatre will spotlight Art House Cinema titles, one Sunday a month, starting in September. The first two titles are already set, with tickets available now. Keep an eye out for additional titles in November and December. “We have heard from several long-time patrons and members who want this type of programming again at…

  • Judy and Bill Strine Student Transition Center Opens at Elwyn

    Judy and Bill Strine Student Transition Center Opens at Elwyn

    Elwyn officials dedicated a new student transition center for neurodiverse students Tuesday with a ribbon cutting at the $7.35 million facility, writes Pete Bannon for the Daily Times. Elwyn provides support for those with an intellectual development disability, providing group homes, day programs and employment support; and child services, including early learning services; and adult…

  • Citadel’s Lisa Albany named Arc of Chester County Board President

    Citadel’s Lisa Albany named Arc of Chester County Board President

    Effective July 1, Lisa Albany, vice president at Citadel Federal Credit Union, was installed as The Arc of Chester County’s new president of its Board of Directors. Lisa’s journey with The Arc of Chester County began when she graduated in 2019 from the United Way of Chester County’s Leadership Program that prepares professionals to be…

  • Senator Comitta Secures Funding for The Arc of Chester County

    Senator Comitta Secures Funding for The Arc of Chester County

    To help further The Arc of Chester County’s mission to advocate, educate and provide services to empower individuals with disabilities, state Sen. Carolyn Comitta secured new state grant funding for security upgrades at the organization’s West Chester facility. “The services provided by The Arc of Chester County help ensure our neighbors with intellectual and developmental…

  • Savage Sisters Shut Down Havertown Recovery Home Amidst Pushback

    Savage Sisters Shut Down Havertown Recovery Home Amidst Pushback

    An addiction rehabilitation house in a Havertown neighborhood has ceased operations after neighbors mounted a protest against a zoning request to expand the service from three residents to nine, writes Jesse Bunch for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Savage Sisters, a Philadelphia-based recovery home operator, rents a home on Tenby Road to offer services to three residents…

  • CCRES Offers a Day of Service at Timothy School in Berwyn

    CCRES Offers a Day of Service at Timothy School in Berwyn

    The Timothy School expressed its gratitude to the CCRES Educational and Behavioral Health Services Dream Team after it recently spent a day cleaning and painting the school’s Occupational Therapy Room. The OT Department provides therapeutic services for all Timothy School students, so it was in need of a lot of care. “Thank you CCRES Educational…

  • Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania

    Arc of Chester County Participant Elizabeth Myambo to Represent Pennsylvania

    Elizabeth Myambo, an active Arc of Chester County participant, has been chosen to represent the state of Pennsylvania at the National Miss Amazing 2024 Experience in Chicago, Illinois by The Miss Amazing Organization. Elizabeth, along with 150 other girls and women, will be competing in this national event. She has participated in the local Miss…

  • CCRES Sponsors and Gives a Helping Hand at Special Olympics

    CCRES Sponsors and Gives a Helping Hand at Special Olympics

    The CCRES team along with our partners at the Chester County Intermediate Unit had a blast at this year’s Special Olympics celebrating the talented athletes. The CCRES-sponsored Special Olympics took place May 3 at the Coatesville High School campus. CCRES was a premier sponsor and ran the basketball hoop station where the participants and their…

  • Family Honors Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old with Nonprofit for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention

    Family Honors Tragic Death of 14-Year-Old with Nonprofit for Mental Health, Suicide Prevention

    The family of teen Abbey Wolf who tragically died by suicide is keeping her legacy alive through Abbey’s Bakery nonprofit, reports Matteo Iadonisi for 6abc. “Abbey was 14 years old,” said Abbey’s mother, Michelle Wolf. “She was kind, loving, athletic, creative, and Abbey loved the beach.” Abbey died on Nov. 7, 2020. “She left a…

  • The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk Raises Over $128,000

    The Arc of Chester County’s Annual Bubble Walk Raises Over $128,000

    The Arc of Chester County’s 2024 Bubble Walk & Fun Day raised over $128,000 in support of individuals with disabilities and their families. Over 350 people came out on Sunday, May 19th to West Goshen Community Park to enjoy a beautiful day full of games, face painting, balloon creations, BINGO, dancing, a picnic lunch and…

  • Registered Behavior Technician Recognized by CCRES

    Registered Behavior Technician Recognized by CCRES

    Donquet has been a Registered Behavior Technician at CCRES for more than seven months at the Child Career and Development Center in Coatesville. She has been recognized by CCRES, a staff service provider for children and adults needing behavioral health services, for her work with middle school students at CCDC. “The work that you are…