Participating Non-Profits

oxford area neighborhood services center provides a centralized location where residents of the southwestern chester county can access health & social services and find help to meet their basic needs. our mission is to empower all people to achieve health, wholeness, and stability in their lives.

home of the sparrow partners with women facing homelessness to secure housing, achieve long-term stability, and chart new paths for their futures.

safe harbor of chester county is a non-profit charitable organization, whose mission is to provide shelter, food, counseling and recovery opportunities in a structured environment to homeless single men and homeless single women in chester county.

the mission of bridge of hope lancaster & chester counties is to assist single mothers, with dependent children, experiencing homelessness to secure permanent housing, stability and access to resources in their community through relationships with professional staff and mentoring friendships.

we help low income, single working parents avoid homelessness and become independent. they work full time, yet cannot afford rents in chester county. through financial assistance, budget counseling, and mentoring support, we help them maintain housing while striving towards self-sufficiency.

one gift…cares for the whole community.  we make southern chester county a better place to live by funding 27 critical non-profit programs addressing a multitude of human needs from babies to seniors. requests for funding exceeded available dollars by $308,000 last year… please help us narrow that funding gap.

our mission is to help active adults live vibrantly and independently by providing educational, health and wellness, and social programs and resources.

the hickman is a senior living community located in the heart of west chester, pennsylvania.  guided by quaker principles and tradition, the hickman provides individualized care and assistance to older adults who seek a safe and affordable living environment.

good works is a nonprofit christian organization that has served the needs of low-income chester county homeowners for 29 years. we transform substandard houses into warmer, safer, drier homes - and despair into hope. our services are offered at no cost and volunteers do most of the repairs.

our mission is to lead the fight to treat and cure als through global research and nationwide advocacy while also empowering people with lou gehrig's disease and their families to live fuller lives by providing them with compassionate care and support.

the chester county food bank is the central hunger relief organization distributing food to more than 120 partner agencies that serve those struggling with hunger and food insecurity throughout chester county. our mission is to mobilize our community to ensure access to real, healthy food.

friends home in kennett's mission is to provide quality care for older men and women of modest means in a homelike atmosphere. we encourage independence and respect the individuality and dignity of all in keeping with the values of the religious society of friends.

community volunteers in medicine provides free medical and dental care to low-income individuals and families who have no other place to turn for care in chester county. as a non-profit, supported 100% through philanthropy, we are committed to remaining the safety net provider for the uninsured.

the mission of the downingtown area senior center is to enrich the lives of our senior neighbors by encouraging their active involvement in programs and services, designed to foster self-reliance and wellness.

the kennett area senior center is committed to preserving and enhancing the dignity and well-being of over 2,700 adult residents of southern chester county by enriching social relationships, fostering physical health, encouraging educational interests and promoting self-reliance.

habitat for humanity of chester county (hfhcc) seeks to put god's love into action by bringing people together to build homes, community, and hope for low-income families in our community.

the youth mentoring partnership (ymp) is committed to helping kids develop grit to overcome challenges to be successful today and in the future. our mentoring programs help youth master goal setting skills, build mental toughness, and forge character through intense physical fitness and sports. 

bridge of hope national ends homelessness for single moms & children. women graduate having attained permanent rental housing, financial stability via employment & a support network in the community. bridge of hope national has 23 locations in 13 states & canada. 6 locations are in se & central pa.

thorncroft is a therapeutic equestrian center specializing in the development of the physical and emotional well-being of all people including those with special needs. thorncroft is committed to personal growth and education in an equestrian environment of respect and love.

fpscc is a new non-profit, serving children and their families from southern chester county who are experiencing homelessness, helping them achieve self-sufficiency. with a network of 25 area congregations and volunteers as partners, shelter, meals and services are provided to the families. 

the chester county hospital foundation exists solely to provide philanthropic dollars for the chester county hospital. penn medicine chester county hospital strives to be the leading provider of care in the region and a national model for quality, service excellence, and fiscal stewardship.

reflecting quaker values, barclay friends offers residential living, personal care, skilled nursing, post-acute rehabilitation, and respite care. we aspire to the highest professional and humanitarian standards and provide care and services in a supportive, homelike, and compassionate atmosphere.

serving people in their time of need - kacs is a leader in fighting hunger and homelessness for families and individuals living in the area of kennett, unionville/chadds ford and avon grove school districts

the mission of the oxford area senior center is to enhance the quality of life of senior citizens in southern chester county by providing programs and services that promote health, wellness, and fellowship.

team cmmd is a non-profit charity team of runners and non-runners committed to making a difference. through our fundraising, we provide funds to help local cancer patients and their families with financial obligations, meals and other support.

to provide a pleasant and natural environment towards enhancing the physical, emotional, and cognitive abilities of children and adults with special needs and life challenges through the experience of equestrian therapy.

cywa serves homeless, low income persons. cywa’s inpatient program provides treatment for addicted pregnant women & families. gateway provides shelter and rent assistance. community program distributes food & clothing. family center provides education & assistance to families with young children.

the mission of ann's heart is to provide a place of welcome and human services to all phoenixville area people. our programs currently include the code blue overnight emergency warming center, which provides an emergency shelter during the winter months for men, women and families, and the development of the h.e.a.r.t. (home of education, arts, resources, and technology). visit www.annsheart.org to learn more.

adding donors, saving lives, one campus at a time

our mission is to increase the odds of finding lifesaving donors for patients in need of a marrow transplant by registering young, committed donors to the be the match registry.

orion believes that every person deserves shelter, food, clothing, transportation and access to healthcare. without any government funding, we listen at the street level and respond to the unmet needs of those experiencing hardship due to poverty, disability or illness.

deafcan! (deaf community action network) is dedicated to helping to build fully accessible services across all social service arenas for deaf and hard of hearing individuals and their families.

the mission of melmark is to serve children, adults and their families affected by a broad range of intellectual disabilities and autism. we provide evidence-based educational, vocational, clinical, residential, healthcare and rehabilitative services in an environment of warmth, care and respect.

the crime victims’ center of chester county, inc. (cvc) is a nonprofit agency providing free, immediate, and confidential crisis response and compassionate support to children and adults impacted by crime and violence. we provide assistance through counseling, advocacy, resources, and education.