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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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Bucks County Teens Launch Global Nonprofit to Make Healthcare More Accessible
Kind Koala is a youth-led global nonprofit organization founded by a team of students from Central Bucks High School West who were inspired by a friend. Adam Kadan, Aadi Anantuni, and Nate Liang saw that one of their classmates was being teased for having a gap in his teeth. “He seemed to be really hurt…
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Delaware County Retired Couple Keep Coffee, Community Flowing
A retired Delaware County couple is “brewing community one cup at a time” from their online coffee shop based in Brookhaven, writes Tamala Edwards for 6abc. Mark and Beth Kessler co-founded Third Horse Coffee about three years ago. They sell specialty coffee, artisan roasted from Golden Valley Farms, a family-owned West Chester roaster. “It’s really…
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40 Thanksgiving Meals for Safe Harbor Residents Prepared in WCU’s Food Lab
Although Thanksgiving has now passed, the impact of the holiday season was felt well before the celebrations began. On Tuesday, Nov. 25, West Chester University’s (WCU) high-tech Food Lab was filled with the sounds and smells of cooking as the Department of Nutrition prepared 40 homemade Thanksgiving meals for residents of Safe Harbor, a local…
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Champion of Kindness and Inclusion Wins ‘We Are Worth It’ Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that Ben Hartranft, founder and CEO of Benergy1, has been awarded the “We Are Worth It” Self-Advocate Employee of the Year Award for his extraordinary leadership, advocacy, and compassion in promoting inclusion and kindness for all. Diagnosed with Autism at age two and once knowing only twenty words, Ben…
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Keep Music Alive in Brookhaven Named 2025 Nonprofit of the Year
The husband and wife team of Vincent James and Joann Pierdomenico are working hard to instill the love and benefits of music in children and adults. They run the nonprofit Keep Music Alive out of Brookhaven. Their mission promotes music in children’s education, in therapy, and for our overall happiness. Their efforts have earned them…
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Independence Blue Cross Foundation Awards $3 Million to Improve Healthcare Access
The Independence Blue Cross Foundation has announced regional funding totaling $3 million to improve access to primary care, vision, and dental services. Grants were awarded through the IBX Foundation Blue Safety Net Health Center Grant Program to 63 health organizations representing Federally Qualified Health Centers, free, and nonprofit clinics in southeastern Pennsylvania. Across the five-county region, IBX…
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Swarthmore’s Heart & Soul’d Supports Foster and Adoption Families
Terry Crossan and Kristen Mancini are on a mission to support families involved with adoption through their nonprofit thrift store in Swarthmore, writes Nick Iadonisi for 6abc. The sisters are co-owners of “Heart and Soul’d. The store provides new and gently used high-quality items that have been donated to families in need. Part of the…
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Hope for Hallie Founder Christine Jackson Honored as Citizen of the Year
Christine Jackson was in “complete shock” when she found out the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce had named her “Citizen of the Year.” The founder and executive director of Hope for Hallie in Media will be honored Nov. 20 by the Chamber during its EPIC Awards reception at The Drexelbrook Event Center in Drexel Hill. “Christine…
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The Arc of Chester County Brings Inclusive Joy During the Holidays
The Arc of Chester County is welcoming families back for its Annual Holiday Fun Fest—an inclusive holiday celebration for children and adults of all abilities. The Holiday Fun Fest runs Saturday, Dec. 6, from 9 to 11 AM, at The Arc of Chester County, 900 Lawrence Drive in West Chester. Families will enjoy photos with…
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2 Homeless Shelters Closing in Delaware County as Funds Dry Up
Two homeless shelters in Delaware County and a rental assistance program are shutting down in four days because of the state budget impasse, writes Ximena Conde and Gillian McGoldrick for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The closures are considered temporary until a Pennsylvania budget is approved, but it will be a major hardship to homeless services, which…
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PECO Launches New Grant Cycle for Its Green Region Open Space Program
PECO, in partnership with Natural Lands, recently opened applications for the 2025-2026 PECO Green Region Open Space program. The program provides competitive grants of up to $10,000 for incorporated nonprofits in Philadelphia and suburban municipalities within PECO’s service area. The funding supports a variety of projects aimed at preserving, protecting, and improving publicly accessible open…
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Arc of Chester County’s Chat n Chew Hosts Free Virtual Training
The Arc of Chester County has free virtual Chat n Chew trainings covering a variety of topics, which empower people to learn about education and systems advocacy. Click this link, then check the workshops for which you would like to register. Indicate the name of the individuals planning to attend. The following sessions are being…
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Delaware County Leadership: Maryanne Parsons, President and Founder, Partners in Outreach
Maryanne Parsons, President and Founder of Partners in Outreach, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up in Ridley Park, where she participated in community events, worked a variety of summer jobs, and learned leadership in student government. After a background in athletic training and a career in the insurance industry, Parsons founded Partners in Outreach…
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Coffee Cart in Delaware County Courthouse Empowers Individuals with Disabilities
The Delaware County Courthouse has a special new coffee spot for employees that’s making strides in the world of inclusivity, writes Madeleine Wright for CBS News Philadelphia. Common Grounds is a new coffee stand in the courthouse lobby that employs neurodiverse adults and individuals with disabilities. For many of them, this is their first…
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Arc of Chester County Honors East Bradford Giant as 2025 Employer of the Year
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities and the power of inclusive workplaces. To mark the occasion, The Arc of Chester County is proud to recognize Giant Market, Store #6291 in East Bradford as its 2025 Employer of the Year. This award honors businesses that…
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Dine at Sovana Bistro and The Pear and Help the Arc of Chester County
The Arc of Chester County is asking everyone to Dine and Donate at Sovana Bistro and The Pear every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 1 through Oct. 30. When you order lunch, dinner, or a drink at the bar, whether dining in or taking out at Sovana Bistro or The Pear, 15 percent of your…
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Ardmore’s ‘Be a Part of the Conversation’ Supports Families Facing Addiction
Be a Part of the Conversation was born out of Kim Porter’s own journey as a parent. When her son entered recovery 15 years ago, Porter felt lost and afraid. She co-founded the Ardmore–based nonprofit so no family would have to navigate addiction alone. For parents, guardians, and siblings, the struggle is often invisible. They…
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