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January 19, 2018
The anonymous members recently announced a $100,000 matching challenge grant to benefit the historic movie theatre and concert venue. If the Colonial raises $100,000 by May 31, 2018 for its Bank on the Arts capital campaign, it will receive a $100,000 grant from the Chester County couple. “We’ve had strong responses from our members to previous challenges,” noted Mary Foote, ACT Executive Director. “These have helped stimulate gifts ranging from $5 to $45,000 to the campaign. Every single dollar is ... View Article
January 18, 2018
If the winter of 2018 has left you cold and miserable, keep in mind what George Washington and his troops endured at Valley Forge 240 years ago, writes Joseph Stoltz for the Daily Beast. During the American Revolutionary War, American spirits hit a low point during the harsh winter of 1777-78. With British troops warm, well-fed, and occupying Philadelphia, Washington and his 11,000 troops were encamped in crude log cabins at Valley Forge. They were cold, tired, beaten, hungry, sick, ... View Article
January 18, 2018
Good Samaritan Services in Phoenixville has received a donation of more than $2,400 from employees of Benchmark Federal Credit Union who donated their personal funds to the charitable organization. Every Friday, Benchmark employees have the opportunity to wear jeans to work in exchange for a monthly donation to a local nonprofit. At the end of the year, the funds are donated. A check was recently presented to the staff of Good Samaritan Services, which provides safe, comfortable housing for approximately ... View Article
December 18, 2017
PHOENIXVILLE, PA November 18, 2017 Chamber members, friends, and supporters gathered at the Phoenixville Country Club to both celebrate and raise money for two great causes close to the hearts of many in Phoenixville. Nearly 200 people attended this year’s event which featured live music, a silent auction, and dinner. The Phoenixville Area Senior Center was the beneficiary of the proceeds of the 2017 Annual Charity Gala; their Community Breakfast Program will receive $5,500 in funding courtesy of the event. ... View Article
December 6, 2017
Phoenixville: The 2017 Phoenixville Community Health Leadership Academy graduated five students from its ten-week program on November 17. The graduates, all with a passion for addressing the needs of the greater Phoenixville region, include: Patricia Blank, Nilanjana Chowdhury, Lorraine Colon, Joanne Hyndman, and Kim Weaner. These additions now make over 125 graduates since the Leadership Academy launched in 2003. The Academy was designed, and is implemented, by the Phoenixville Community Health Foundation. Some of the needs that the students wanted ... View Article
