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The Lincoln Center: Helping Children Cope with Grief and Loss
While it’s common for children to take cues from movies or shows they watch, learning how to process grief in this way usually backfires. Films tend to portray grief in dramatic, oversimplified ways—a somber funeral, a tearful goodbye, or a young person burdened by loss. Yet, there’s a reason we connect with these stories: losing…
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TLC: The Role of Arts in Emotional and Cognitive Development
A stunning painting of the Grand Canyon. That catchy tune you can’t get out of your head. The meal at your favorite restaurant that looks and smells so incredible that your mouth waters just thinking about it. What is it about art that has such a powerful effect on us? Research shows that engaging in…
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Chester County Community Foundation Hosts Board of Directors Institute for Nonprofits
Attendees gained practical skills, networked, and left with actionable plans. Open networking and resource tables enabled attendees to connect and build relationships. Table discussions fostered collaboration, and everyone enjoyed food and refreshments. Zebulun Davenport, Ed.D., gave opening remarks about an ideal Board of Directors. Robbe Healey, MBA, NHA, ACFRE, FAFP, then delivered an inspiring keynote…
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Local Nonprofit Expands Food Rescue Efforts on a National Scale with Support from Firstrust Bank
One of the most impactful nonprofits in the Delaware Valley began with just a random act of kindness. It was early December of 2016, toward the end of another semester for Drexel University student Evan Ehlers. The junior was faced with a dilemma familiar to many college students: an excess of dining hall swipes that…
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TLC: Fostering a Child’s Love for Reading in the Digital Age
Many of us remember those hot, languid summer days spent reading the newest novel by the author we loved or about our latest faddish obsession we were fascinated with. Today, as we look around at the students in our lives, we would feel lucky if their screen time dips below the national average (4-6 hours…
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Teen Cancer Survivor’s Nonprofit Transforms Kids’ Hospital Rooms into Sanctuaries for Their ‘Sweet Dreams’
When Ayana Banks was six years old and battling a rare and aggressive form of cancer, she thought every child admitted to the hospital received a decorated room. During her treatment for stage four neuroblastoma at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, her walls were brightened with Hello Kitty pillows, family photos, princess blankets, and string…
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The Arc of Chester County Honors American Community Journals with 2025 Partner of the Year Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that American Community Journals (ACJ) is the recipient of its 2025 Partner of the Year Award. The award was presented during the organization’s annual Celebration & Awards Dinner in recognition of ACJ’s steadfast partnership, powerful storytelling, and transformative support of The Arc’s mission. Best known for their widely respected…
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Delaware County Leadership: David Fair, Executive Director, Turning Points for Children
David Fair, Executive Director at Turning Points for Children, spoke with DELCO Today about growing up attending Catholic school in Southwest Philadelphia, coming out as gay, and discovering his passion for activism while working as a church secretary at a church on the University of Pennsylvania campus. After many years serving and advocating for people…
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The Arc of Chester County Celebrates Graduates from its Inclusive Preschool
Last week, The Arc of Chester County proudly celebrated three preschool graduates who will soon be heading off to kindergarten and a new chapter in their educational journey. For more than 60 years, The Arc’s inclusive preschool has brought together children with and without disabilities to learn side-by-side in an environment that nurtures growth, acceptance,…
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The Lincoln Center: Nature’s Remedy—Get Outside!
In a world where many people spend as much time interacting with a digital screen as they do talking to a human being, feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, and an inability to turn the brain off is all too familiar. But a simple and free remedy is just outside that door—nature. Opening the door and…
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The Arc of Chester County Honors Diane Speroff with 2025 President’s Award
The Arc of Chester County announces that Diane Speroff, speech-language pathologist and dedicated advocate, has been awarded the 2025 President’s Award. This honor, presented by Lisa Albany, president of the Board of Directors, recognized Diane’s exceptional 40+year career of service to children and adults with disabilities. The President’s Award is reserved for those who have…
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An Evening to Remember: The McCartney Foundation’s 2025 Gala to Support the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Mark your calendars for Aug. 15. An unforgettable evening awaits at the historic Cairnwood Estate in Bryn Athyn. The McCartney Foundation’s first-ever Gala Fundraising Event is set to dazzle guests with world-class music, fine dining, and the breathtaking ambiance of a Gilded Age mansion — all in support of a deeply meaningful mission. At the…
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8 Adaptive Athletes Conquer Spartan Race with the Support of 48 Volunteers
In a powerful display of resilience, teamwork, and inclusion, eight athletes with disabilities completed the grueling Spartan Race this past weekend with the help of 48 dedicated volunteers, thanks to a partnership between the IM ABLE Foundation, Dealers of Hope, and Oscar Mike. These athletes, ranging from wheelchair users to individuals living with amputation, spinal…
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TLC Wellness: The Upside of Life with Pets: Child Development and Family Connection
The love for pets runs deep at TLC. Staff members happily consider their dogs, cats, and even goldfish to be part of the family. That’s because the TLC staff have come to learn how beneficial they are in contributing to a joyful and tight-knit family. Here are the beautiful and sometimes surprising ways our pets…
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Engineer Brings Creative Programming Opportunities to Coatesville
Local engineer Shane Cloyd has brought creative new education opportunities to the Coatesville community, writes staff for The Daily Local News. Cloyd, currently a Principal Engineer at Penske Logistics, operates technology and arts after-school programming in downtown Coatesville. Out of a previously unused 8,000 square foot building, he manages Our Dot Art and STEAM/POWER. Both…
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The Lincoln Center: Here Are the Best Ways to Navigate Sibling Rivalry
Romulus and Remus. Scar and Mufasa. Thor and Loki. Sibling rivalry has been around forever and is a common experience in families with more than one child. While it can be challenging, this rivalry also offers valuable learning opportunities for children, teaching them about conflict resolution, empathy, and cooperation. With the right support, parents and…
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The Arc of Chester County’s Advocacy Efforts Inspire Action and Hope for Individuals with Disabilities and their Families
The Arc of Chester County remains at the forefront of advocacy for the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With more than 70 years of dedicated service, the organization intensified its efforts in 2025, focusing on urgent legislative priorities at the federal, state, and local levels, and raising critical awareness…
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Delaware County Leadership: Emily Gatto, Director, TLC Wellness
Emily Gatto, Director of TLC Wellness at The Lincoln Center, grew up in Wyndmoor. As a kid, she loved a wide range of music and worked hard at part-time jobs as a teenager, but she struggled with school due to an undiagnosed learning disability. With the support of her parents and a few other key…
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