United Way calls for state Earned Income Tax Credit
While many Chester County residents have returned to the workforce, they still face a variety of economic challenges such as rising food, housing, utility, transportation and childcare costs. A state Earned Income Tax Credit would be a good first step to providing relief to working Pennsylvanians. Our Chester County Delegation, along with the rest of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, and Governor...
Officials celebrate opening of Gordon Early Literacy Center
The Gordon Early Literacy Center celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
COATESVILLE – Standing at the podium during the September 21 dedication ceremony of the Gordon Early Literacy Center in Coatesville, State Representative Harry Lewis Jr. (R-74) spoke with pride.
“This building has been involved in so many levels of education,” said Representative Lewis, a Coatesville...
Road rally successful fundraiser for United Way
Rallyists kick off the United Way Road Rally in their vintage Type 356 "bathtub" Porsche.
KENNETT — Exelon Generation/United Way of Southern Chester County hosted a successful and unique fundraiser on October 23rd. 70 rallyists left Exelon in 29 cars and toured over 40 miles through scenic countryside in perfect autumn weather. “My husband and I had a great time. We didn’t...
United Way turning to volunteerism to fill gaps
With money increasingly tight, time donated could make up the difference
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
KENNETT SQUARE — Giving isn’t always about money.
As the United Way of Southern Chester County ramps up its 2011-12 fundraising campaign, the leaders of the organization say they know couple of things: as pleased as they are to have met their fundraising goals last year, those numbers...
United Way able to boost allocations after solid 2010-11 campaign
Thanks to generous donations, UW/Southern Chester County able to put an additional $30,000 into local community groups and projects
By Mike McGann, Editor, KennettTimes.com
United Way of Southern Chester County Board President Michael R. Horak, UWSCC Executive Director Carrie Freeman and Vice President - Campaign John Adams announce the results of the 2010-11 fundraising campaign, Wednesday.
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