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Spring 2021 EditionBUILD A HOUSE...BUILD A DREAM CONTEST A VIRTUAL SUCCESSFirst place winners Remy D. and Naish L. from Barkely ElementarySecond place winners, Camden B. from Garnet Valley Elementary and Dylan W. and Bennett S.  from Media ElementaryThird place...

The pandemic continues to make life difficult for our families, friends, and neighbors. Habitat for Humanity of Chester County is committed to keeping our supportive community connected with information to help with mental health, vaccine distribution, and other...

Gratitude. Joy. Tears. Those are the reactions that I shared with our newest homeowners at Habitat for Humanity of Chester County. In the past month, we welcomed 7 new families home. Handing them their keys, being in that moment, you could feel the impact of lives...

Executive Director Update - October 2020 Stability through shelter That’s at the heart of Habitat’s mission. Stability is the foundation that allows for growth. Without it, we are unsteady and unsure. Our vision shrinks to only see the risk in front of us and hinders...

Executive Director Update - September 2020 How do you measure impact? We often get this question as we apply for grants or ask donors to support our work. Is it simply the number of houses we build? Is it the number of families that realize the dream of homeownership?...

Summer 2020 EditionRESTORE CONTINUES TO REOPEN AND REVAMP         On June 16, the Caln ReStore reopened to the public after 13 weeks of closure.  New health and safety regulations from the CDC and the Pennsylvania Department of Health are reminders that the pandemic...

We were so excited to sell out of our beer ticket books during last year's Building a Thirst fundraiser with visions of springtime spent at Chester County breweries. But as the COVID-19 crisis continues, we are all doing our part to stay home in hopes of flattening...

Habitat for Humanity of Chester County is pleased to announce the appointment of Chris Wiseman as the new Executive Director. Chris will be responsible for the leadership of the organization and will work closely with the Board of Directors, staff, volunteers and...