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The Lincoln Center: Transforming Youth, Communities Through Innovative Services
The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth has been a 51-year presence in the community, offering alternative education and social services to at-risk youth, guiding families to the help they need. An established nonprofit, TLC provides an innovative approach to education, coaching and counseling. Founded in 1970 by Eagleville Hospital, TLC works to close the…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Hosts Successful Anti-Racism Panel in Coatesville
Child Guidance Resource Centers hosted its second successful roundtable panel discussion June 4 in Coatesville about inclusion, anti-racism, safety, and mental health in our communities. The discussions are part of a commitment by Child Guidance to build and increase awareness of these issues. The virtual event, “Let’s Talk About It: Coatesville”, featured panelists that included:…
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Until Delaware County’s Health Department Opens, Nonprofits Are There
Local nonprofits are using grants to offer healthcare to families and individuals until Delaware County can get its own health department up and running, writes Kenny Cooper for whyy.org. The Foundation for Delaware County is providing $2.1 million in impact grants to 48 nonprofits. The largest share, $1.6 million, is going to children’s health and…
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SCORE Award Winner: Chester Community Improvement Project
Each year SCORE Chester and Delaware Counties recognizes owners and entrepreneurs that have demonstrated unique vision, innovation, and achievement in support of their local economy and small business community. On Thursday, June 10, at noon, SCORE presents a one-hour virtual event to honor its 2021 Small Business Achievement Award winners. Learn how they were able to…
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Child Guidance Resource Centers Hold 2nd Roundtable Discussion in Coatesville
Child Guidance Resource Centers in Havertown is committed to building inclusion, encouraging anti-racism and safety, and improving mental health in our communities. It is launching a series of virtual community round tables across Delaware, Chester, Mongomery and Philadelphia counties. The first one took place March 5, 2021 in Upper Darby. These sessions bring together leaders,…
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The Lincoln Center’s School-Based Staffing Program Keeps Growing in Montgomery, Philadelphia Counties
To help children and teenagers, you have to go where they are. That’s why The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth created a School-Based Staffing program to serve students in school districts throughout Montgomery and Philadelphia Counties. Working with schools The idea began in 1973. The Lincoln Center collaborated with school districts to provide mental…
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Hope Travels Virtual 5K, Sunday, May 16, in Your Neighborhood
In two days, the Hope Travels Virtual 5K takes place on behalf of a local nonprofit to help families relieve medical debt. It can be a lonely and frightening road for the catastrophically ill or injured. Not only do they have to cope with the trauma of their diagnosis, they and their families also face…
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Fundraiser Garden Gala a Blooming Success for Child Guidance Resource Centers
Child Guidance Resource Centers thanks the many people who donated, volunteered, and attended its 65th Anniversary Virtual Gala Fundraiser. Blossoms of support were shown all over Southeast Pennsylvania and beyond. More than 300 participants joined the event. Some held unique viewing parties since they couldn’t attend in person. The fundraiser featured an auction and special…
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Delaware County Leadership: Paula F. McCauley
Paula F. McCauley, Board Chairperson of The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth (TLC), an Audubon-based nonprofit, human services, community-based organization that provides alternative education, coaching, and counseling services to individuals and families in the Greater Philadelphia Area, spoke with DELCO.today about growing up in West Philadelphia when black-owned businesses were the hub of a…
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Foundation Pivots to Launch Delaware County Public Health Fund
The Foundation for Delaware County announces it is launching a Delaware County Public Health Fund to help the county set up and operate a public health department. Delaware County Council has asked the foundation to establish the fund to augment government funding for a planned health department, scheduled to be open by January 2022, The…
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The Lincoln Center: Helping Crime Victims Since 1987
In 1967, the President’s Commission on Law Enforcement and Administration of Justice reported victims of crime were the most neglected group when it came to the study of crime. Victims were on their own, facing trauma that could overshadow them for the rest of their lives. The Lincoln Center decided it was time to give…
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The Foundation for Delaware County Distributes $2.1M in Nonprofit Grants
The Foundation for Delaware County, the largest public charity in the county, has issued its third major round of nonprofit grants to 48 local organizations. Nonprofit grants were awarded in the following areas: Children’s Health and Well-Being: $1,663,237 Economic Development: $123,706 Food Security: $214,362 Hospice and Home Care: $55,000 Cancer: $26,278 The 48 nonprofits address…
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Gala and Garden Party May 7 Celebrates 65th Anniversary for Child Guidance Resource Centers
A gala and garden party fundraiser celebrates 65 years of Child Guidance Resource Centers serving Southeastern Pennsylvania. Celebrate the Child Guidance Resource Centers gala and garden party virtually May 7 at 7 p.m. The fundraiser features an auction and special presentations. Ticket guide To RSVP, Check out this guide for ticket purchasing information. Find out…
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Keith and Nakoma Are on the Job When Someone Goes Missing
Bethel resident Keith Cox owns a special kind of dog, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Nakoma, a six-year-old American Indian dog, is a Pennsylvania Wilderness Search and Rescue dog. He’s trained as a Scent-Specific Trailing Dog and Human Remains Detection/Water Search dog. Cox and Nakoma work with a dozen other certified PaWSAR dog/handler…
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The Lincoln Center: Pandemic Has Been a Learning Experience for Students and Staff
There have been plenty of stories in the media about how disruptive the pandemic has been to education and how parents grew concerned about their students falling behind academically and socially because they couldn’t be in school. The pandemic’s impact did not go unnoticed at The Lincoln Center for Family and Youth, especially in its…
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Expressive Path Hosts ‘Peace, Love, and Music’ Spring Fling Virtually April 23
Tomorrow, Expressive Path hosts its virtual Spring Fling fundraiser. The April 23, 6 to 8 p.m. event runs on Expressive Path’s Facebook page. Live streams and audience participation are all part of the experience. Access a variety of music while supporting the work of Expressive Path. This year’s theme, ”Peace, Love, and Music” showcases new…
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‘Adopt Me!’ Providence Animal Center in Media has Cats and Dogs Seeking Forever Homes
You’ll find some eager friends waiting to be adopted at the Providence Animal Center in Media, reports Jessica Boyington for 6abc.com. The Center was named by 6abc as a top six animal shelter in the Philadelphia region. But Providence is more than just a place to adopt dogs and cats. You can have your…
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From School Librarian to Pillowmaker, 100-Year-Old Ridley Woman Keeps Children in Mind
Caroline Emplit of Ridley is turning 100 on April 17 and has spent much of her life, before and after retirement, in service to children, writes Peg DeGrassa for the Daily Times. Emplit served a 50-year career as a librarian at the Amosland Elementary School before retiring at age 96 from the Ridely School District.…
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