Be the Change! HUMAN SERVICES Care Center Foundation: Aiding low-income families through
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HIS HOLIDAY SEASON AND BEYOND, THERE are many local organizations making our community a better place. Become a Local Hero yourself by volunteering with one or more of these nonprofits.
HOMELESSNESS & FOOD INSECURITY Bridge of Hope: Ending homelessness through help from partners.
1 N. Bacton Hill Rd., Ste. 100, Malvern. 610-280-0280; BridgeOfHopeInc.org. Chester County Food Bank: Addressing food insecurity in Chester County. 650 Pennsylvania Dr., Exton. 610-873-6000; ChesterCountyFoodBank.org. Family Promise of Southern Chester County: Working to end homelessness by providing meals, shelter, resources and mentorship. 1156 W. Baltimore Pk., Kennett Square. 610-444-0400; FamilyPromiseSCC.org. Good Samaritan Services: Responding with compassion to homelessness and poverty across Lancaster and Chester Counties. Locations in Phoenixville, Coatesville and Lancaster County. 1-888477-0025; GoodSamServices.org. Good Works: Repairing homes for low-income homeowners. 544 E. Lincoln Hwy., Coatesville. 610-383-6311; GoodWorksInc.org. Habitat for Humanity of Chester County: Serving low-income families by providing an affordable place to live. 1220 Valley Forge Rd., Ste. 16, Phoenixville. 610-384-7993; HFHCC.org. Home of the Sparrow: Supporting single women and mothers experiencing or threatened by homelessness. 969 E. Swedesford Rd., Exton. 610-647-4940; HomeOfTheSparrow.org. West Chester Food Cupboard: Providing a variety of fresh and nonperishable healthy food items to West Chester residents in need. 431 S. Bolmar St., West Chester. 610-344-3175; WestChesterFoodCupboard.org.
education and social uplift programs. 127–129 S. Matlack St., West Chester. 610-436-6226; CareCenterFoundation.org. Casa Guanajuato Kennett Square: Promoting and preserving Mexican and Latino culture, traditions and customs. 645 E. Baltimore Pk., Kennett Square. 610-335-6327; CasaGuanajuto.org. Chester County Anti-Human Trafficking Coalition: Working to eliminate modern-day sex and labor slavery through public awareness, legislation, law enforcement and referral services to victims and survivors. P.O. Box 302, West Chester. CCATOfPA.org. Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center: Helping economically disadvantaged individuals. 22 N. 5th Ave., Coatesville. 610-692-2344; CCOIC.org. Community Volunteers in Medicine: Providing free healthcare to low-income individuals and families. 300 Lawrence Dr., West Chester. 610-836-5990; CVIM.org. Domestic Violence Center of Chester County: Programs, intervention and advocacy to combat domestic violence. Offices in Coatesville, Kennett Square, Phoenixville and Oxford. 610-431-3546; DVCCCPA.org. LCH Health & Community Services: Improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities by providing high-quality healthcare, resources and social services. Locations in Kennett Square, Oxford and West Grove. 610-444-7550; LCHCommunityHealth.org. NAACP, West Chester, PA Branch: Ensuring a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race. P.O. Box 196, West Chester. WCPANAACP.org. Oxford Area Neighborhood Services Center: Assisting people experiencing crisis or sudden hardship. 35 N. 3rd St., Oxford. 610932-8557; OxfordNSC.org. Phoenixville Area Community Services: Helping people overcome food insecurity. 101 Buchanan St., Phoenixville. 610-9331105; PACSPhx.org. ©
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