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Fall 2021 EditionSHARING SCHOOL DAY SMILESStudents are heading back to school and there has been no shortage of smiles at the bus stops especially from these excited pupils. For some, this is the first time starting school in their new Habitat home. Others are excited...

Habitat for Humanity of Chester County hosted members of the community last Saturday in Coatesville for a dedication celebration that had been anticipated for quite some time. Throughout the pandemic, three single mothers helped build homes that signified a brighter...

Bank of America is offering multiple Better Money Habits Courses free to anyone that is interested! Below are the dates and descriptions of each class being offered. Budgeting and Banking Basics – August 3rd – 6:00 to 6:30 How to Manage Debt Banking Basics What an...

Summer 2021 EditionTHE PURSELLS ARE MOVING IN THANKS TO YOU!“I felt very stuck” was Jennifer’s depiction of life before starting the Habitat program. She was so excited to get started and learn more about building the home she would eventually live in that she...

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?...