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Providing Furniture, Household Goods To People In Need

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Veterans, families displaced by natural disasters, people transitioning from homelessness and those who have completed rehabilitation programs are just some of those who have benefited from the services of the Community Warehouse Project (CWP) of Chester County.

Founded in November of 2017 by Chester County resident Glenda Brion, CEO and executive director, CWP is a nonprofit service organization that collects and redistributes donated furniture and other household items to families and individuals who are referred to the agency by local social service organizations.

“Most of our families and veterans have been homeless before they get to us. They work with housing agencies like Housing Authority (of Chester County) or (Chester County) Human Services or Home of the Sparrow. (The housing agencies) help with housing and they bring them to us for the furniture,” Brion explained. “The beauty of this is that all of those agencies were struggling on their own in the past to try and find things for their clients. We take that off of their shoulders.”

CWP stores an assortment of donated furniture and household items in two warehouse spaces donated by EKahn Development Corporation. “When we were doing it initially, people came in and shopped, and they were responsible for taking their own stuff home because we didn’t have anyone to deliver it,” Brion said. “When we stopped having them come in (because of the pandemic), we had to get the furniture to them. (Chester) County supplied some funding for us to pay a mover. We now deliver everything, which is so much better because so many people had a really hard time getting

transportation to pick up the stuff.”

In addition to furniture, recipients receive pots and pans; linens, including towels, curtains, sheets and comforters; silverware; and small appliances like toasters.

According to its 2022 year-end report, CWP served more than 1,100 Chester County residents, which includes 424 households, 74 veterans and 509 children. In addition, 650 beds were distributed in

2022. “We serve an average of six to 10 families a week,” Brion noted.

Brion said that she is pleased by how much CWP has grown. “I didn’t know what to expect, and it has all happened organically. We needed more (furniture), and we were able to get more,” she said. “We have been able to serve any client that comes to us. We have been able to help them with 95% of what they ask for.”

“One of the things that makes me

very proud of what we do here is that not only is (the furniture) going to help people, but we are saving it from the landfill. It is pretty awesome,” she added.

CWP is currently in need of donations, especially microwaves and vacuum cleaners. For donation information, visit www. communitywarehouseproject.com or www.facebook.com/CWPCC or call 484-473-4360.

BY FRANCINE FULTON

Chester County 4-H continues to offer clubs for youths that give them a chance to explore their interests.

The next scheduled program is the Windy Hollow 4-H Horse Club, where children and youths ages 8 to 18 will learn facts about horse science and general horse knowledge. The club will meet on the first Saturday of the month beginning in February from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The meetings on Feb. 4, March 4, and April 1 will be held at the Romano 4-H Center, 1841 Horseshoe Pike (Route 322), in Honey Brook. The remaining meetings on May 6, June 3, and July 1 will be held at Line It Up Farm in Coatesville.

“If socioeconomically or where they are located doesn’t lend for (horse) ownership, it a great opportunity for them to have that experience,” said 4-H Extension education Audrey Reith. “We hope that it leads to a lifelong interest.”

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director Glenda Brion (left)

The first several club meetings will focus on horse safety guidelines, identifying and locating 30 external parts of the horse and making model horse tack, among other activities. “We will discuss markings and color patterns on a horse,” Reith said. “We will learn about bridles and saddles, and they will make bridles for a model horse.”

In subsequent meetings, Amy Pippin from Line It Up Farm will bring a horse for hands-on activities. Children will learn how to approach the horse, grooming techniques, how to clean a horse’s hooves and how to properly tie, saddle, bridle, unsaddle and unbridle a horse.

Reith said that the Windy Hollow 4-H Club is a longstanding club in the county, but is being revitalized to attract new members. “Amy has been a longtime volunteer, and she is restarting the club with children new to equine programs,” said Reith. “This gives kids an opportunity they may never get.”

Reith noted that each child will be given personalized attention when meeting a live horse. “Every child is gradually introduced to make sure they feel safe and secure,” she said. “When they do meet the horse, it’s their choice to lead it or learn to groom it.”

Another club that is currently meeting at the 4-H Center is the Cloverbuds, a program for children ages 5 to 7. Upcoming meetings will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 4 and Saturdays, Feb. 18 and March 4 and 18.

Cloverbuds enjoy ageappropriate activities to learn about animal, plant and environmental sciences

Church Posts Community Meal

Leacock Presbyterian Church, 3183 Lincoln Highway East, Paradise, will serve a community meal from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 26. The event is hosted by the mission committee.

The hot meal will consist of hot dogs, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, applesauce, peas and dessert. The meal will be served in the handicapped-accessible Smith Fellowship Hall.

There is no charge. For additional information, call the church at 717-687-6619.

Historical Society To Meet

The Salisbury Historical Society will meet on Thursday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m. at the Salisbury Township Building, 5581 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap. The meeting will feature a show-and-tell, and attendees are invited to bring an article, story, or heirloom they would like to talk about.

The meeting is open to the public.

and take part in STEM activities.

At the club’s first meeting on Jan. 7, children built small flashlights and decorated T-shirts.

“The horse will be on hand at the Feb. 4 (Cloverbuds) meeting for an equine program and craft activities,” Reith noted. Future meetings will include making butter or ice cream, learning about robotics and meeting sheep and swine.

For more information or to register for the programs, visit https://4h .zsuite.org and choose “Sign Up” to begin the registration process. “You have to create a family profile and then create an avatar for each kid (in the family),” Reith noted. “They can enroll in the clubs

they want to be in, and we can match them with their interests.”

For more information, call the Chester County 4-H office at 610-696-3500 or visit www.facebook.com /chestercounty4H.

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Fisher Troupe-Bernard decorates a T-shirt during a meeting of the Cloverbuds.

On Dec. 17, West Chester University (WCU) recognized three individuals who have made a significant impact on the university and its students.

At the 9 a.m. commencement ceremony for students in all colleges within the Graduate School, the university awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service to West Chester Gary Smith, president and CEO of the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC).

At the 3 p.m. commencement ceremony for students in the College of Education

and Social Work, the College of Arts and Humanities, and the Wells School of Music, WCU president Chris Fiorentino presented individual President’s Medallions to Richard and Jeanette Merion. He noted that it is awarded for outstanding leadership and exceptional service to the university.

Smith earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1974 and his Master of Science in urban and regional planning in 1986,

billion in project financing while nurturing thousands of businesses through their growth cycles and shaping communities through his passion and advocacy for smart economic growth.

At the CCEDC, Smith has pioneered award-winning programs. During his tenure, the CCEDC has created 165,000 new jobs, engaged more than 100,000 individuals in workforce development programs, and helped thousands of businesses establish roots and grow in Chester County. Today, the CCEDC employs 35 economic development professionals.

In addition to his work with the CCEDC, Smith was executive director of the Business and Industry Chamber for Chester County and established the first county-wide Chamber of Commerce for Business and Industry. He also founded and directed the

Southeastern Economic Development Company of Pennsylvania. He has served on local, regional, and national boards.

The Gary W. Smith Entrepreneurial Leadership Endowment has been established to support the operation, mission, and efforts of the Cottrell Entrepreneurship Center in honor of Smith and his past and continued enduring efforts to foster an entrepreneurial spirit in his role with the CCEDC. In addition to operational support, funds will also be used to award at least one minimum $1,000 scholarship annually to a promising student who exemplifies Smith’s entrepreneurial spirit.

Richard and Jeanette’s support is visible throughout the WCU campus, chiefly in the Merion Science Center. The

Gary Smith (right) receives his honorary doctorate from WCU president Chris Fiorentino.

Richard (center) and Jeanette Merion (left) met with Chris Fiorentino.

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Merions also named The Bridge, a collaborative space in the new Sciences and Engineering Center and The Commons. It has now been named The Leadership Bridge in honor of future leaders in the sciences and engineering.

The Merions created the Richard and Jeanette Merion Endowed Scholarship, which benefits students majoring in physics, chemistry, biology, and nursing, with preference to those enrolled in WCU’s ROTC program. Richard retired from the U.S. Army as a brigadier general following 32 years in the active military and

reserves. Jeanette is a former U.S. Army staff sergeant and is active with the American Legion. She also volunteers with the West Chester Senior Center and the Chester County Pops Orchestra. Together, they are active with the Marine Corps League, local VFWs, American Legions, and community businesses, and they garner support for the WCU ROTC cadets and student veterans, as well as the USO.

Jeanette and Richard have been previously honored by WCU for their giving. Jeanette is a former member of the advisory board of WCU’s Visiting Artist Series, and she and Richard are former Presidential Gala committee members.

Richard, who earned his bachelor’s degree in science education from West Chester in 1959, is president emeritus of the WCU Alumni Association (WCUAA) and was recognized with the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1995 and the WCUAA Service Award in 2015. While in the military, he earned a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan, and he returned to WCU to complete a master’s degree in biology in 1969. In 2009, West Chester University awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service to Richard and the status of Honorary Alumna to Jeanette.

Roman Appointed To Direct WDB

Jeannette Roman has been named director of Chester County’s Workforce Development Board (WDB) by Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline. Roman has worked for the WDB since 2010, most recently as the acting director.

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), the backbone of WDBs, became law in 2014 with a mission of keeping the nation’s jobs pipeline filled with qualified and diverse workers - all while helping businesses and improving the quality of life for workers. Among the goals of WIOA are to increase access to education, training, and employment, particularly for those with barriers to

employment, and to reduce welfare dependency and increase economic self-sufficiency. Out of the 67 counties in Pennsylvania, Chester County is one of 23 that have WDBs.

Roman was raised in Chester County and now lives in the Coatesville area with her four children.

Rural Development Grants Available

U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development will accept grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program to help people in rural and tribal communities access remote education and health care resources. The DLT program helps fund real-time, interactive distance learning and telemedicine services in rural and tribal areas to increase access to education, training, and health care resources that are otherwise limited or unavailable.

For instance, the DLT program gives students the opportunity to participate in classes that may be in places that are too far to access. DLT funds can also help connect rural people virtually to medical professionals without leaving their home.

USDA plans to make $64

million available in fiscal year 2023. Of this amount, $12 million is intended for projects that provide substance use disorder treatment services to people in rural areas.

Eligible applicants include state and local governmental entities, federally recognized tribes, nonprofits, and for-profit businesses. Applications must be submitted electronically through www.grants.gov by Monday, Jan. 30. For additional information, visit www.rd.usda .gov and look under Programs and Services for Telecommunications Programs and then click on Distance Learning and Telemedicine Grants.

USDA is offering priority points to projects that meet certain criteria. These extra points will increase the likelihood of funding. For more information, visit www.rd .usda.gov/priority-points.

Jeannette Roman

Arthur Hall Insurance announced that Prepared to Thrive was the recipient of its holiday charity donation drive.

Prepared to Thrive has a mission of giving critical items to families facing various basic need insecurities.

To this end, agency team members donated not only children’s toys, books, games, puzzles and clothing, but also larger items such as car seats and pack-and-play cribs. In addition, the agency presented a check in the amount of $1,250 to the nonprofit organization.

Presenting the donations to Megan Wing, executive director of Prepared to Thrive, were Arthur Hall

Insurance claims advocate Loré Baker; small business team leader/account manager Nava Noles; marketing representative Cynthia Chmelewski; and personal lines supervisor Beth Stanley.

Prepared to Thrive helps families in and around Chester County by supplying them with essential items, such as diapers, clothing, cribs and car seats. Its mission is to ensure all children have the crucial items they need to have a safe, happy and healthy start to life. More information about the organization is available at www.preparedtothrive.org.

Established in 1966, Arthur Hall Insurance is an independent insurance agent and broker with offices in West

Victor Marx To Speak At Freedom Life

Victor Marx, a survivor of child abuse, military combat and PTSD, will share his story at Freedom Life Church, located at 447 Noble Road, Christiana, on Sunday, Jan. 29. He will speak during morning worship services at 9 and 11 a.m. There will also be a special service at 6 p.m.

Marx has a seventh-degree black belt in Keichu-do karate and Jiu-jitsu, as well as a fourth-degree black belt in weapons. He is known for his record time in fastest gun disarm. He will give a demonstration as “the world’s fastest gun disarmer.”

He is also known for his humanitarian work around the world helping those affected by trauma, and he is the founder of All Things Possible Ministries.

Marx is the first speaker in Freedom Life’s three Worldview Weekends. There is no cost to attend. Worldview

Weekend with Victor Marx is sponsored by Turning Point USA Faith. Due to the sensitivity of the topics, children’s programs will be available for youngsters in fifth grade and younger for every service.

Readers may email info@ freedom.life or call 610-5935959 for more information.

To learn about Marx and ministry, visit www.victormarx .com or www.facebook.com /victormarx.

Chester and Wilmington, Del. For more information, visit www.arthurhall.com.

Victor Marx

Presenting the donations to Megan Wing (front) are (back, from left) Loré Baker, Nava Noles, Cynthia Chmelewski and Beth Stanley.

Do’s And Don’ts Of Healthy Weight Loss

Maintaining a healthy weight is believed to promote long-term health, while being overweight or obese can be a risk factor for various conditions, including Type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The World Health Organization reports that the worldwide obesity rate has tripled since 1975. In 2016, more than 1.9 billion adults were overweight. Of these, more than 650 million were obese.

Health issues related to obesity are largely preventable. Losing weight in a healthy manner is essential for safe and lasting results, and individuals aspiring to lose weight may consider the following guidelines on what to do and what not to do.

DO add lean protein

sources to your diet. Healthline indicates the body burns calories when digesting and metabolizing protein, so a high-protein diet can help to shed up to 80 to 100 calories per day. Protein also helps you to feel full, reducing the propensity to overeat.

DON’T get hung up on numbers early on. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention advises that even modest weight loss of 5% to 10% of your total body weight can produce health benefits, such as improvements in blood sugar levels, cholesterol and blood pressure. Start small and gradually build up.

DO eat at least four servings of vegetables and three servings of fruits daily. Pro-

duce contains an abundance of vital nutrients and is often fiber-rich and low in calories, which helps you to feel full.

DON’T overlook the impact of beverages on weight loss. The calories in sugary beverages, including some all-natural fruit juices, can add up quickly. Stick to water, tea or other unsweetened beverages to help with weight loss.

DO get moving more. The Mayo Clinic notes that while it is possible to lose weight without exercise, getting moving can help burn the excess calories you can’t cut through diet alone. Exercise boosts metabolism, benefits mood and strengthens muscles and the cardiovascular system, as well.

DON’T go shopping while hungry. If you do, you may make impulse buys that compromise healthy eating plans.

DO speak with a doctor if you are comparing diet and exercise plans. A health care professional can indicate if a

particular diet or fitness routine is acceptable for your age, goals and current health status.

DON’T forget to track eating. Most healthy diets involve some sort of caloriecounting, whether they actually require you to document your intake or use a formula to attribute “points” or

another measure related to what you eat. Writing or tracking the foods and beverages you consume will provide the most honest assessment of habits that could affect weight loss.

DO include foods you enjoy. Completely restricting access to occasional treats may cause you to

resent healthy eating, which can derail weight loss goals. The principle of moderation can apply to healthy weight loss as long as you account for the more calorie-dense foods. Losing weight in a healthy manner is achievable when you seek guidance and follow some time-tested techniques.

Strategies For Organization

When the new year arrives, many people focus on changes that can be implemented in the months to come. This time of year is a popular one to make resolutions to clean and organize homes and offices.

There are plenty of things that can use a little organizational attention. There’s no ideal way to get organized. Getting organized can be as simple as taking small steps that have lasting impact. Whatever works is a good approach, but the following are six strategies to help individuals clear the clutter.

First, utilize to-do lists. People tend to be less productive when they store all of their tasks in their brains. The first step to getting organized is to remove those plans from the head and put them down on paper or in some other tracking tool. A digital to-do

list manager, for example, enables people to see all their tasks, deadlines, and due dates in one place so they can get things done more efficiently. Consider carrying around a notepad or using the digital notes app on a phone to jot down thoughts and needs as they come up.

Second, it is a good strategy to corral one’s “smalls.” Smalls are keys, phones, chargers, wallets, headphones, and other accessories. When these items are grouped together, they are easier to find and allow one to stay on track. Invest in an attractive organizer and install it by the front door or another high-traffic area. It will cut down on trying to find those smaller items when running errands.

It is important to conquer clutter regularly. It is easy to put off cleaning and

organizing when clutter has gotten out of control. Instead, by cleaning up items on a daily or weekly basis, it is much easier to keep ahead of clutter. Combatting clutter should be treated like a daily job, including sorting mail and tossing unnecessary items, emptying waste pails, dusting the desk, deleting emails, and putting items back where they belong.

Another strategy is to categorize emails. Individuals can utilize the folder creation option from popular email providers to sort messages. Messages that need attention can then be dropped into categories of one’s choosing, such as school, health, and receipts. Then an individual will know which folder to go into when searching for what they need, eliminating the timeconsuming task of scrolling

through a full inbox.

When bringing new items into the home, follow the procedure of giving away or throwing out one item for each new item that is received or purchased. This can help to tame clutter.

“Mise en place” is French for “put in place.” It is used in the kitchen to refer to preparing and setting out all ingredients needed in a recipe. The same concept can be used elsewhere.

Clothing can be laid out on the dresser for the next day at work or school. The foyer of a home can be prepped with items one may need, like an umbrella, shoes, and paperwork. Backpacks can be organized so they are ready for the school day.

Establishment of a to-go bag at work for items that need to be brought home can also save time by keeping things organized.

Community Calendar

Jan. 18. Cast Off With Knitting

Atglen Public Library

121 Main St., Atglen, 3 p.m. The group meets every Wednesday for knitting and a book chat. All needle arts are welcome. Register on the program calendar at www.atglenpubliclibrary.org.

Jan. 18.

Kacie’s Cause Support Group

Parkesburg Baptist Church

103 West St., Parkesburg, 7 to 8 p.m. www.facebook.com/KaciesCauseParkesburg

Jan. 18. Preschool Story Time

Parkesburg Library

105 West St., Parkesburg, 1 p.m. Register at www.parkesburglibrary.org/event/preschool -story-time.

Jan. 18. Strasburg Senior Citizens Meeting

Strasburg Fire Company

203 W. Franklin St., Strasburg, 12:30 p.m. Musical entertainment will be provided by Glenn Hough’s One-Man Band. Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Bill or Ann at 717-687-9072.

Jan. 19. Narcotics Anonymous

IMPACT Church

101 E. First Ave., Parkesburg, 5 p.m.

Jan.

19. Board of Trustees Meeting

Atglen Public Library, 6:30 p.m. The meeting is open to the public. www.atglenpubliclibrary.org/board-of-trustees

Jan.

20. Explore the Schuylkill River National Heritage Area

An all-virtual program being presented by the Chester County Library System, 1 p.m. Register at https://ccls.libcal.com/event/9991394.

Jan.

25. Teen Book Club

Atglen Public Library, 4:15 p.m. January’s book is “The Little Prince” by Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Books are available to borrow at the library.

Jan.

26. Adult Book Club

Atglen Public Library, 6:30 p.m. January’s book is “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman. Books are available to borrow at the library.

Jan.

27. Identify Theft Workshop

Parkesburg Library, 11 a.m. Register by calling the library at 610-857-5165.

The Community Calendar is a weekly feature of the Community Courier. Submit your meting oreventforconsiderationinwritingatleasttwo weeks prior to the event. Email submissions to ffulton@engleonline.com.Formoreinformation, call800-800-1833,ext.6018.

The American Helicopter Museum & Education Center (AHMEC) recently participated in the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots drive for the second consecutive year. Beginning in October, AHMEC start-

ed collecting donations, with the goal of gathering 120 gifts by Dec. 15. This goal was easily met as the museum offered discounts on admission, as well as museum gift shop toy purchases to help the cause. The muse-

um collected 137 toys, an increase of more than 200% from last year’s total.

For more information about AHMEC, call 610-4369600 or visit www.american helicopter.museum.

The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) has announced that the 2022-23 Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF) is accepting grant applications for programs and services benefiting Pennsylvania veterans. The DMVA will award VTF grants to nonprofit organizations, veteran service organizations, and county directors of veterans affairs across the state. Grant applications must be received no later than 2 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 19.

Grant funding is available for new, innovative or expanded programs or services operated by the county directors of veterans affairs or the Pennsylvania Association of County Directors of Veterans Affairs. The areas of emphasis for applicants in this category are veterans outreach, transportation services, and homelessness.

Grant funding is also available to veteran service organizations with 501(c)(19) status and nonprofit organizations that have a mission of serving Pennsylvania veterans and have been granted 501(c)(3) status under the Internal Revenue Code. Funding priorities for applicants in this category

are transportation services, behavioral health initiatives, homelessness, and employment and education.

Since the grant program began in 2013, 254 grants totaling $6,591,860 have been awarded to organizations providing services to veterans in Pennsylvania.

The VTF is funded by Pennsylvanians who voluntarily donate when applying for or renewing driver’s licenses, photo IDs, or motor vehicle registrations; purchase Honoring Our Veterans standard and motorcycle license plates;

purchase Honoring our Women Veterans standard license plates; or make private donations.

The DMVA is authorized to solicit and accept donations to the VTF on behalf of the commonwealth. Tax-deductible donations can be made at www.donate.dmva.pa.gov; information about donating by mail is also available on this website.

To learn more about the VTF and the grant application process, visit https:// tinyurl.com/padmva-vtf or www.facebook.com/padmva.

The Fund For Women And Girls Awards Impact Grants

The Fund for Women and Girls has awarded $20,500 in grants to three nonprofit organizations serving the needs of women and girls throughout Chester County. Recipients include Black Women of Chester County in Action (BWCCA), Orion Communities and The Alliance for Health Equity.

For the fourth year in a row, the fund awarded “Moving Her Forward” Impact Grants; this grantmaking program was established to focus on swift responses to pressing needs in the community. Impact Grants are intended to support systems-level changes and leverage impact through collaborative funding with other foundations/donors. The needs identified in the fund’s 2022 “Blueprint Report: Lighting a Path,” its fourth comprehensive research report on the state of women and girls in Chester

County, are the focus of Impact Grant awards.

BWCCA received $3,000 to conduct its “Baker’s Dozen Listening Tour: Dessert for the Body and Soul,” a series of wellness programs for women of color (WOC) in Chester County.

The series, led by a trained Black therapist and professional baker, will bring WOC together for baking sessions and discussions of mental and physical wellness, gathering data on the needs of WOC in Chester County for future strategic program planning.

The fund awarded $10,000 to Orion Communities, supporting the cost of one 16-week “Gettin’ Ahead in a Just Gettin’ By World” program. The series provides life skills and resiliency training primarily to underserved women, preparing them with language to advocate for themselves in the larger world

and improve their economic and health outcomes. The fund joined with other partners to provide Orion with a total of $22,500 to complete a match challenge to fully fund the program this year.

The Alliance for Health Equity was awarded $7,500 to support the second cohort of its Nonprofit Justice and Equity Institute. Founded in 2021, the institute provides a cohortbased series of seven workshops targeted at the nonprofit sector to self-assess and become socially responsible for unintentional inequitable practices, programs and processes within their organization’s culture. The Alliance for Health Equity will use Cohort 2, comprised of Chester County nonprofit service providers, as a model for developing curricula for implementation beyond Chester County. Since 2020, the fund has

awarded $116,000 in Impact Grants for 21 projects throughout Chester County. More Impact Grants will be awarded throughout the new year as time-sensitive priorities arise. Last year’s recipients included: Community Warehouse Project, Chester County Food Bank, Domestic Violence Center of Chester County and ChesPenn Health Services. Last fiscal year, the fund awarded $239,680 in grants to 30 nonprofit organizations. See a full list of last year’s grantees at www.thefundcc.org.

To date, the fund has directed more than $4 million to 86 nonprofit organizations to strategically address persisting needs, including homelessness, domestic violence and women’s health.

Gallo To Head County HR Department

ATGLEN MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH: E. Main and Dallas Sts., Atglen, PA. Joe Newsome, Interim Pastor. Join us Sundays at 11am as we preach Christ crucified, risen and coming again so all may come to a personal, saving relationship with Christ.

COMMUNITY OF LOVE LUTHERAN CHURCH

117 N. 4th Street, Oxford, PA 19363

Sunday Service 10 am(in-person & online) 610-998-0282 collutheranchurch@gmail.com For more info, visit www.collutheranchurch.org

ENCOUNTER CHURCH: 300Hideaway Drive, Quarryville, PA 17566

Sunday Service & Kid’s Church held at 8:30 am and 10:45 am. Church e-mail: office@encounterchurchpa.org www.encounterchuchpa.org Church phone: 717-786-2756

FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL: “Ordinary People

Serving An Extraordinary God.” Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. (Children’s Service during Pastor’s Message). Wednesday Prayer Meeting at 6:30 p.m. We are locatedat 140 Bernard Ave., Cochranville. Pastor Scott Althouse 610-593-6333 fbchapel@zoominternet.net

GAP COMMUNITY CHURCH: located at 835 Houston Run Drive, Gap PA 17527. Sunday morning gathering at 10:00 am as well as streaming live.To learn more, please check out our website at: http://gapcommunity.church

GRACE COMMUNITY CHURCH: Dedicated to the serious preaching & teaching of God’s Word. Traditional hymns & praise songs accompanied by guitar. Sunday Service 10:40am. 53 Hurley Rd, Parkesburg, PA 19365. 610-593-7123. www. gracecommunitychurch-parkesburg.com for messages, ministries and directions

HEALING SHEPHERD, ECC

Progressive, Inclusive, Democratic, Catholic! Sunday Mass: 10am 2109 Art School Road, Chester Springs, PA 19425 610-969-5932 www.healingshepherd.com

MANOR PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA) “Come find spiritual life in Christ for your family.” Cochranville: Rte. 926, halfway between Rte. 41 & Rte. 10. Rev. Daniel Henderson, Pastor. Sunday School for all ages at 9:30 am. Fellowship & Refreshments from 10:15-10:35 am. Worship with classes for infantsPre-K at 10:45 am Kidsworship for K5th is held during the sermon time. Youth Group for 6th-12th grades twice a month at 6:30 pm 610-869-2402. www.manorpresbyterian.com

MAPLE GROVE MENNONITE CHURCH : 549 Swan Rd., Atglen. 610-593-6658, Lead Pastor: Mike Clemmer, Music Minister: Matt Chambers. Sunday School 9am, Sunday Worship 10am, Children’s Church, Nursery. Youth Group Wed., 7pm. Christian Preschool. Visit us online at www.maplegrovemc.com

MIDDLE OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH : 1199 Valley Road Quarryville. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 AM; Blended Worship 10:30 AM. 717-786-3402 Visit us online at www.middleoctorara.org

MT. VERNON CHRISTIAN CHURCH: Growing Deeper, Reaching Farther. 1 Lighthouse Dr, Kirkwood. Pastor Tony Murrin. Sunday School- all ages 9am, Worship 10:00am. Handicap Access. Phone: 717-529-4102. Visit us online at mtvernonchristianchurch.com

PARKESBURG BAPTIST CHURCH: 103 West St., (next to Parkesburg Library & Minich Park). 610-857-9135 or Email: info@parkesburgbaptist.org. Pastor: Rev. Mary C. Lewis. Sunday Worship 10:30 am - Nursery Care & Jr. Church provided.

Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell, and Michelle Kichline have named Michelle Gallo the new director of human resources for the County of Chester. Gallo comes to the county from Lancaster County Government, where she served as the human resources director since March 2021. She previously spent nearly 12 years with Lancaster General Health, which is now part of Penn Medicine.

Gallo will oversee a department of 17 employees, which administers benefits to 2,400 county employees, recruits talent, develops wellness and training programs, and ensures the county complies with workplace safety regulations.

Gallo graduated from Millersville University, where she earned an undergraduate degree and a Master of Business Administration. She is married and has a teenage daughter.

HIGHLAND BAPTIST CHURCH: 1 East Highland Rd., Parkesburg PA 19365 610-857-1670 www.highland-bc.org

Sunday Services: Sunday School for all ages 9:30 am, Morning Service 10:45 am (nursery is available), Prayer Service 4 pm Wednesday Youth programs 6:30-8:00 pm. Thursday Ladies Bible Study 10:00 am

IMPACTCHURCH: Impacting lives with the Hope of Jesus Christ. Sunday Gatherings at 9 am & 10:30 am. 101 East 1st Ave., Parkesburg. Pastor Mike Bailey. 610-857-3887. Visit us online at WWW.IMPACTPA.CHURCH

LITTLE BRITAIN PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

255 Little Britain Church Rd., Peach Bottom (between 222 and 272). Sunday School Classes all ages 9:15 a.m. Worship Service 10:30 a.m. Youth Groups for Elementary, Jr. High and Sr. High, Choir, Bell Choir, Small Groups. Rev. Thomas Milligan, 717-548-2266. Web site: www.littlebritainchurch.org E-mail: lbpc1732@gmail.com Hearing assistance devices.

SANDY HILL COMMUNITY CHURCH : 420 S. Sandy Hill Rd., Coatesville 610-857-3959; www.sandyhill.net. Sunday service: 10:15am; Bible teaching, music; Children’s classes, staffed nursery; Adult classes, 9:15am, Youth Min., Sundays, 5:30-7:30pm. Small Groups. A Friendly, Christ-centered church. Preschool: Enrolling-2 1/2-5 years, 610-857-1922

ST. CHRISTOPHER’S

EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Where everyone can find a place to belong! 116 Lancaster Pike, Oxford (Rt. 472 at the Rt. 1 bypass ramps). Sunday in-person Holy Communion Service at 10:00 AM, also live-streamed. When people warmly welcome you, you will know you have found a church home where you can come just as you are. The Episcopal Church is Catholic in the way we worship and Protestant in the way we think. You’ll find beautiful music, good preaching, and an inclusive community in which to worship God. YOUBELONGHERE! Check out St. Christopher’s website, YouTube, or Facebook for updates and links. Rev. Dr. Mary Ann Mertz rector@stchrisoxford.org 610-932-8134 www.stchrisoxford.org

UPPER OCTORARA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (EPC) : 1121 Octorara Trail (on Rt. 10 a mile south of Rt. 30), Parkesburg. Christ-centered, Handicapped accessible. Sunday School all ages 9:30 am (Sept-May). Sunday Worship (Blended style) 10:30 am. Adult choir, mid-week Youth Group & a variety of adult groups. Bill Kelly, Pastor; Bill Cliff, Asst. Pastor. (610)857-5787 www.uopc-epc.org Find us on Facebook. Christian Preschool: (610)8570236

Please Note:Updates can be made to your church’s listing for 1st issue date of each month only. (Changes must be submitted by the previous Wednesday.) For More Information On Church Listings And Rates, Call Justin at 717-492-2533

Members of Black Women of Chester County in Action

Michelle Gallo

Meet Zeus: Available For Adoption

Zeus is 2-year-old Husky available for adoption from Lucky Dawg Animal Rescue (LDAR). He is currently in foster care with dogs and cats and does great with children. Zeus came to LDAR after his owners surrendered him.

Zeus’ former owners would let him out to roam, and last summer he was hit by a car and never treated. He is not a candidate for surgery becuase of the old break. Zeus

walks with a limp at times but does not seem to be in pain. Zeus is vaccinated and neutered.

For more information about adopting Zeus, visit www.face book.com/LuckyDawgAnimal Rescue or www.luckydawg animalrescue.com.

PERSONAL PROPERTY

HELP WANTED

General

General

YOUR ATTENTION

DIAGNOSED WITH LUNG CANCER? You may qualify for a substantial cash award - even with smoking history. NO obligation! We’ve recovered millions. Let us help!! Call 24/7, 1-888-650-9135.

REPLACE YOUR ROOF with the best looking and longest lasting material - steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer$500 Discount + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders). Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-855-338-4807

WESLEY FINANCIAL GROUP, LLC Timeshare Cancellation Experts Over $50,000,000 in timeshare debt and fees cancelled in 2019. Get free informational package and learn how to get rid of your timeshare! Free consultations. Over 450 positive reviews. Call 1-888965-0363.

Bldg.

13’x15’ deck, full daylight walkout basement, propane hot air heat, central A/C, central vac, on site well/septic. Total Taxes $11,196.

TERMS: Real Estate- 10% Down at auction. Bal by 4/21/23. Buyer pays all realty transfer tax. Personal Prop.- No buyer premium for cash, PA checks, or out of state checks w/ bank guarantee letter. 3% Buyer premium for credit card purchases.

FOR: Helen B. Lynch

www.DNRCollectibles.com

PA’s Largest Buyer of

27 E Lancaster Street, Red Lion, PA Hours: 10:00am-4:00pm, Mon.-Thurs. 717-329-8167 • rhoward1771@gmail.com Toys Vintage or Modern, New or Used, Hess Trucks, Barbies, Diecast, Hot Wheels & Matchbox, Action Figures, Models, Trains, Sports Cards/Memorabilia, Movie/Music Memorabilia, Video Games & much more!

COLLECTION OF 100+ GAME BIRD PLATES. CALL: 717-898-3810

Lawn & Garden

FREE REMOVAL of Riding Mowers. Call/text Jim 717-940-9029

PINE SHAVINGS, RAILROAD TIES, Fence Posts/Fence Supplies. Large/Small Quantities. Call For Prices. Holtwood Supply,717-284-0883.

Miscellaneous

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 Channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free Installation, Smart HD DVR Included, Free Voice Remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo expires 1/21/23. 1-866590-5561.

DON’T LET THE stairs limit your mobility! Discover the ideal solution for anyone who struggles on the stairs, is concerned about a fall, or wants to regain access to their entire home. Call AmeriGlide today! 1-844-317-5246.

LOOKING FOR AUTO INSURANCE? Find great deals on the right auto insurance to suit your needs. Call today for a free quote! 1-866-924-2397.

NEED IRSRELIEF $10K - $125K+ Get Fresh Start or Forgiveness. Call 1-877705-1472 Monday through Friday 7 AM-5 PM PST.

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator.

$0 Money Down + Low Monthly Payment Options. Request a FREE QuoteCall now before the next power outage: 1-855-465-7624.

NATIONAL

ATTENTION OXYGEN THERAPY USERS! Inogen One G4 is capable of full 24/7 oxygen delivery. Only 2.8 pounds. FREE info kit. Call 1-877-929-9587.

BATH & SHOWER UPDATES in as little as ONEDAY! Affordable prices - No payments for 18 months! Lifetime warranty & professional installs. Senior & Military Discounts available. Call: 1-855-761-1725.

BECOME A PUBLISHED author. We want to read your book! Dorrance Publishing trusted since 1920. Consultation, production, promotion & distribution. Call for free author’s guide 1-877-729-4998 or visit dorranceinfo.com/ads.

CARING FOR AN aging loved one? Wondering about options like senior-living communities and in-home care? Caring.com’s Family Advisors help take the guesswork out of senior care for your family. Free, no-obligation consult: 1-855-759-1407.

DENTAL INSURANCE -Physicians Mutual Insurance Company. Covers 350 procedures. Real insurance, not a discount plan. Get your free dental info kit! 1-855-526-1060 www.dental50plus.com/ads #6258.

SEASONAL

COAL/WOOD/PELLET STOVES & Inserts, New & Refurbished. Over 300 models in stock. $100-$800 & up. Buy/Sell/Trade. Call 717-577-6640

COLTON’S FIREWOOD STORE $5 deals. At 35 High Street Christiana | 717-575-0435

ENGLANDER PELLET STOVE. Model 55SHP10. Very good cond. 23 bags pellets included. $450.00 Call: 610-496-9936

INTERNET & WIFI Starts at $49. Call us Today to Get Started. Find High Speed Internet with Fiber Optic Technology. No Credit Check, No SSN Required. Call us Today! 1-866-396-0515

IS YOUR ROOF LEAKING?

Do you want to have your roof inspected? WE FIX ALL ROOFS: Shingles, rubber, cedar shake, metal. WE DO FULL REPLACEMENTS ALSO Affordable and good workmanship. INTEGRITYROOFING REPAIR, LLC Fully insured. PA158434

“Quality roof repairs you can trust.” Give us a call! 717-490-2665

PLACE

ITEMS WANTED

ABUYER SEEKS Old Books, Postcards, Photos, COSTUME JEWELRY, Pottery, Antiques, Complete Estates.Call Cara at 610-918-2528 or 484-356-3123

ALWAYS BUYING Classic, Muscle & Sports Cars Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc., running or not. I pay more. 484-252-1708, anytime.

Pets

2 STANDARD LABRADOODLES. Born 9/7/22. $200 Each. Call: 717-327-1215

ESKIPOO PUPPIES, tan, very cute, ready now, $500, 717-786-0834 ext 1.

SIAMESE KITTENS, purebred lilac point, shots, vet checked, 717-665-7755

STANDARD GOLDENDOODLE PUPS, various colors to choose from, ready now, $300, 717-284-6303 lv. msg.

Sporting Goods

SWITCH AND SAVE up to $250/ year on your talk, text and data. No contract and no hidden fees. Unlimited talk and text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time offer –get $50 off on any new account. Use code GIFT50. For more information, call 1-888-684-1169.

THE GENERAC PWRCELL, a solar plus battery storage system. SAVEmoney, reduce your reliance on the grid, prepare for power outages and power your home. Full installation services available. $0 Down Financing Option. Request a FREE, no obligation, quote today. Call 1-866-783-0292.

DISH TV $64.99 For 190 channels + $14.95 High Speed Internet. Free installation, Smart HD DVR included, Free voice remote. Some restrictions apply. Promo Expires 1/21/23. 1-866-479-1516

DONATE YOUR CAR to Veterans Today! Help and Support our Veterans. FastFREE pick up. 100% tax deductible. Call 1-800-245-0398.

ELIMINATE GUTTER CLEANING Forever! LeafFilter, the most advanced debrisblocking gutter protection. Schedule free LeafFilter estimate today. 20% Off Enitre Purchase. 10% Senior & Military Discounts. Call 1-833-610-1936.

FREE HIGH SPEED internet if qualified. Govt. pgm. for recipients of select programs incl. Medicaid, SNAP, Housing Assistance, WIC, Veterans Pension, Survivor Benefits, Lifeline, Tribal. 15 GB internet. Android tablet free w/one-time $20 copay. Free shipping. Call Maxsip Telecom! 1-833-758-3892.

HUGHESNET - FINALLY, SUPER-FAST Internet no matter where you live. 25 Mbps just $59.99/mo.! Unlimited Data is Here. Stream Video. Bundle TV & Internet. Free Installation. Call 1-866-499-0141.

MOBILEHELP, AMERICA’S PREMIER mobile medical alert system. Whether you’re home or away. For safety & peace of mind. No long term contracts! Free brochure! 1-888-489-3936.

PREPARE FOR POWER outages today with a GENERAC home standby generator. $0 Down + Low Monthly Pmt. Request a free quote. Call before the next power outage: 1-855-948-6176.

SAFE STEP. North America’s #1 Walk-in tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our free shower package & $1,600 off - limited time! Financing available. 1-855-417-1306.

SWITCH AND SAVE up to $250/ yr. on talk, text & data. No contract or hidden fees. Unlimited talk & text with flexible data plans. Premium nationwide coverage. 100% U.S. based customer service. Limited time get $50 off any new account. Use code GIFT50. 1-855-903-3048.

FIREWOOD, mixed seasoned hardwood. $200/cord, delivery available. WOODCHIPS, SNOW REMOVAL SERVICES. Parkesburg, 610-857-2169

TWO SNOWBLOWERS: Roper 4HP, 2 stage, 22”- $100 o.b.o. Snowbuster 3HP, single stage, 18”- $50 o.b.o. New parts on both, exc. running cond. 610-524-9391

JOHN'S HAULING/REMOVAL. Appl., Lg. Screen TVs, Pianos, Furniture, One Piece/ Truckload. 7 days, Last Min, 610-296-0560

PAINTING

PAINTING DONE RIGHT Interiors. Exteriors. Detailed clean custom painting services. Res/Com. Refs. PA126393. 717-286-5464 Many other related services.

PAINTING: PRICELESS PAINTING Interior/Exterior. Free Estimates. Fully Insured. 717-330-1836, Ask for Bob

ROOFING ~ Amish Quality 10 yr. workmanship warranty. Lic. & Ins. EDGE VIEW ROOFING, 717-940-0501

SAFE STEP. NORTH America’s #1 Walk-In Tub. Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1,600 off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step: 1-833-356-1954.

STROKE AND CARDIOVASCULAR disease are leading causes of death, according to the American Heart Association. Screenings can provide peace of mind or early detection! Contact Life Line Screening to schedule your screening. Special offer - 5 screenings for just $149. Call 1-866-518-8391.

STUMP GRINDING •LAND CLEARING BRUSH MOWING by CARL HARPER 717-305-4799 • Free Estimates

BUYING CLASSIC CARS,TRUCKS, SUVs **American and Foreign** Any Condition. Buying entire car collections. $$Paying Ca$h$$ Please call 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

CORVETTES WANTED All Years Jeff Gast, 717-575-4561

I BUY LIONEL, American Flyer, Marx Trains, Matchbox, Slot Cars, Hot Wheels, Tonka, Smith Miller, Model Toys, Lead Figures. Call 610-804-6783

VINTAGE FISHING LURES WANTED Please call: 484-883-7378

WANTED! MOTORCYCLES! ANTIQUE AND CLASSIC. Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki, Yamaha, Triumph, BSA, and other foreign models. $$PAYING CASH$$ 717-577-8206 KRMiller1965@yahoo.com

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTOS FOR SALE

2017 SUBARU WRX, blue, 6-speed w/ turbo. Excellent condition. 96,000 miles. New tires. 32-34 mpg. Maintenance records available. $21,000 OBO. Call 717-947-0933.

AT LOU’S, Top dollar paid for junk cars & trucks. $350 & up. 484-886-1971

DONATE YOUR CAR, truck, boat, RV and more to support our veterans! Schedule a FAST, FREE vehicle pickup and receive a top tax deduction! Call Veteran Car Donations at 1-877-327-0686 today!

DIRECTV STREAM

$89.99/mo.

THE GENERAC PWRCELL solar plus battery storage system. Save money, reduce reliance on grid, prepare for outages & power your home. Full installation services. $0 down financing option. Request free no obligation quote. 1-877-539-0299.

Always paying cash for junk cars. Prompt, Honest Service. 717-877-5957 PA0002

WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE! Cash paid for unwanted cars, trucks. Any condition. Call Tim 717-318-0372

CYCLES

BRITISH MOTORCYCLES WANTED Triumph, Norton, BSA, etc.,

Christmas Tree Disposal Tips

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) recently encouraged people to dispose of their Christmas trees promptly after the holiday season, as Christmas trees are large, combustible items that have the potential to result in serious fires. The longer Christmas trees remain in homes, the longer they present a risk. Fresh Christmas trees, which continue to dry out and become more flammable over time, are involved in a much larger share of reported Christmas tree fires than artificial trees.

To safely dispose of a Christmas tree, NFPA recommends using the local community’s recycling program, if possible. Trees should not be put in the garage or left outside.

NFPA also offered several tips for safely removing lighting and decorations to ensure that they remain in good condition. The gripping area on the plug should be used when unplugging electrical decorations. People should never pull the cord to unplug any device from an electrical outlet, as this can harm the wire and insulation of the cord, increasing the risk for shock or electrical fire. Light strings should be inspected for damage when packing them away, and people should throw out any sets that have loose connections, broken sockets, or cracked or bare wires. Each set of lights should be wrapped and placed in an individual plastic bag or wrapped around a piece of cardboard. Electrical decorations should be stored in a dry place away from children and pets to reduce the risk of damage.

For more information about winter fire safety in the home, visit www.nfpa.org, click on Seasonal Fire Causes under Public Education and select the “Put a Freeze on Winter Fires” campaign.