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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Viviann Schorle and Phoenixville Community Health Foundation are proud to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by sponsoring “Encanto” in both English and Español on Saturday, September 16, 2023, at The Colonial Theatre. Several showing on this day! Viviann Schorle y PCHF se enorgullecen de celebrar el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana patrocinando Encanto tanto […]
2023 Scholarship Recipients
Congratulations to our 2023 PCHF Scholarship Recipients! Thank you to the PCHF’s Board Scholarship Committee for your work in selecting our new recipients. Each of these students exemplifies rigorous academic study, involvement in their school community, and volunteerism. We wish them the best as they continue on their path to excellence. Sarah Grabowy, a senior […]
PCHF Grant updates for 2023
Beginning with the 2023 annual grant cycle, we will make the following changes to our grantmaking. Annual Grant Cycle Organizations that apply for a grant under our strategic goal related to mental health and substance abuse services will need to attest that those services are researched-backed and delivered or overseen by someone with a clinical license […]
Women’s History Month 2023
This year’s theme of “Celebrating women who tell stories” is an opportunity to listen to the diverse voices in our community. Every story is important and teaches us how to understand differences. Let’s continue to offer space, and respect to all voices that make this community stronger. Women’s History Month is a celebration of […]
2023 Black History Month- How will you celebrate and reflect?
Each year the Association for the study of African American Life and History,(ASALH), chooses the theme for Black History Month. The theme for 2023- Black Resistance When Carter G. Woodson established Negro History week in 1926, he realized the importance of providing a theme to focus the attention of the public. The intention has […]
Announcing the 2022-2023 Grants Awarded
In September, we awarded more than $1.4 million in grants to 44 nonprofit organizations that provide health and human services to the greater Phoenixville community. These organizations represent a wide range of services and populations served. Our grantees include nonprofits that provide housing, food and emergency assistance, counseling and mental health supports, youth enrichment programs, […]
20th Anniversary of Champions of the Community!
PCHF wants to congratulate our 2022 Champions of the Community! Jan Perez Bonilla Adina Rowan Brad Peterson Karin Williams We had over 20 nominations from community members this year. Our Board Nominee committee had a tough conversation to select our final Champions. We look forward to celebrating our past Champions, 2022 nominees, and 2022 Champions at our […]
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
October is Domestic Violence Awareness month.- Information from Phoenixville Patch Article on 10/3/2022 Domestic Violence Center of Chester County-The center’s goal is to promote a culture where everyone is safe, empowered and free from domestic violence, Dr. Dolly Wideman-Scott, the center’s CEO, said. The goal of our Domestic Violence Awareness Month campaign is to reach […]
National Hispanic Heritage Month 2022
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The 2022 theme is “Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation,” to honor the cultures and contributions of both […]
