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CCWS Holds Diaper Giveaway By Francine Fulton
Chester County Women’s Services held a free diaper giveaway on May 13 at its Coatesville office. During the event, staff members distributed more than 6,800 diapers.
Chester County Women’s Services (CCWS), a pregnancy care medical center, held a free diaper giveaway on May 13 at its Coatesville office. The giveaway was open to anyone in the community in need of diapers and wipes for their children due to the effects of COVID-19. Those who were interested in receiving the free diapers were asked to call CCWS in advance during normal business hours to reserve the size diapers that they needed. The event was promoted on CCWS social media sites, and information was distributed through flyers that were given out by partner organizations, such as the Community, Youth, and Women’s Alliance (CYWA); Gaudenzia; and The Bridge Academy. See CCWS pg 7
Virtual Fundraiser Benefits The Arc
Students Showcase Model Dream Homes
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By Francine Fulton
In previous years, The Arc of Chester County, a nonprofit organization that supports people with developmental and intellectual disabilities and their families, held a walking and running event that took place at West Goshen Community Park in West Chester. During the fundraiser, adults and youths alike walked through bubble stations along a 1-mile course or ran a 5K through adjacent neighborhoods. This year, however, due to the coronavirus pandemic, the Bubble Walk, Run and Fun event went virtual. After registering online, participants were invited to walk in their own neighborhood, in parks,
Each year, fifth-graders from throughout the Delaware Valley, including Berks and Chester counties, create three-dimensional homes to compete in Habitat for Humanity of Chester County’s (HfHCC) “Build a House … Build a Dream” contest. This year, however, because of the coronavirus pandemic, contest organizers had to make the 17th annual event virtual. Instead of bringing their model homes to Church Farm School in Exton on March 21, participating students were invited to submit a video or photo of their construction projects, along with a 100-word description explaining the inspiration behind their designs. “The event was scheduled for March 21, and the stay-at-home
See Virtual Fundraiser pg 5
Team Samantha, which included (from left) Dave, Samantha and Kathy Bucher, participated in the virtual Bubble Walk, Run and Fun event on May 17 to raise funds for The Arc of Chester County.
In partnership with the Ludwig’s Corner Horse Show Association, SALT Performing Arts will present “SALT Beyond the Walls,” a drive-in live concert-style weekend summer series that will be presented at the Ludwig’s Corner Show Grounds, 5 Nantmeal Road, Glenmoore, located near the intersection of routes 100 and 401. “SALT Beyond the Walls” began on June 12 with the presentation of “Broadway Showstoppers.” In support of securing the equity of rights and elimination of race-based discrimination, SALT donated 20% of the proceeds from the opening weekend performances to the NAACP. See SALT pg 3
See Model Dream Homes pg 2
Fifth-graders throughout the area, including Keira Tolbert, were invited to submit entries to this year’s virtual “Build a House … Build a Dream” contest sponsored by Habitat for Humanity of Chester County. For her entry, Keira designed a treehouse.
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