PHOENIXVILLE: June 13, 2016
The Phoenixville Regional Chamber of Commerce was proud to lead a ribbon cutting ceremony to recognize the new office of Orion Communities at 237 Bridge Street, and the growth that it represents. Orion Communities is a non-profit that serves the most vulnerable members of the greater Phoenixville area community and connects residents to services that engender hope, dignity, and self-reliance for those experiencing poverty, disability, or illness.
Participating in the ribbon cutting event, in addition to the Chamber, were two Chester County organizations that have been instrumental in Orion’s growth.
The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, represented by Dr. Lou Beccaria at the ceremony, provided a technology grant to update office technology as well as help with the implementation of a new web-based data management system. In addition, the Chester County Community Foundation awarded Orion a ‘capacity building’ grant for several items including marketing materials, Orion’s first Annual Report, and improvements to the physical office due to the dramatic increase in clients in the preceding year. Beth Briglia, the Chester County Community Foundation’s V. P. of Donor Services & Grant-making, was in attendance on behalf of the Foundation.
Orion Communities believes everyone is entitled to life’s basic essentials of shelter, food, clothing, transportation and medical services. With the support of generous donors and volunteers, Orion is able to increase their impact in serving those experiencing hardships in the community.
