We are committed to creating meaningful, lasting change for those who need it most in Chester County. Last fiscal year, we proudly invested nearly $1.6 million in our community through grants to agencies, special initiative funding and donor designations. Below is a brief overview of our impact:
- 132,177 Chester County residents were assisted through our programs and partnerships
- 3,677 tax returns were prepared through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program (VITA), generating an economic impact of over $4.2 million
- 58 successful Mobile Home Tax Reassessment appeals were completed, pushing the total reassessments to 1,110
- 286 individuals received financial coaching, counseling, and other supportive services from our Financial Stability Center
- More than 85 local organizations were funded through grants and donor designations to help strengthen our community
- 22 students graduated from Leadership Chester County and gained valuable business, leadership and entrepreneurial skills
- $254,000 was raised for our Community Impact & Innovation Fund and food insecurity programs through special events, Live United in Music & Chester County Stronger Golf Classic
- 47 unique organizations utilized our new building space, saving them an estimated total of $92,566 in rental fees and related expenses
Community Impact & Innovation Fund
Our Community Impact & Innovation Fund is the most powerful way to support financial security, youth opportunity, and healthy communities in Chester County. It allows donors to maximize their gifts by addressing the community’s most pressing needs.
Impact dollars are invested through a rigorous process led by our Community Impact Council. Volunteers from the community, funding partners, and agency leaders work alongside our staff and board to identify strategies with the greatest impact, particularly for ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) households. ALICE families earn above the Federal Poverty Level but still struggle to afford basic necessities.
This process ensures your dollars make a real difference for neighbors whose needs would otherwise go unmet. Together, we can create lasting change.
Below are the key categories funded through the Community Impact & Innovation Fund:
To learn more about our Community Impact & Innovation Fund, please contact Stephanie Miller, Chief Operating Officer, at 610.429.9400.