Citizen Advocacy of Chester County, Inc.

Citizen Advocacy of Chester County, Inc. initiates one-to-one relationships between people in the community who have disabilities and their neighbors. These voluntary relationships help promote, protect, and defend the welfare and interests of people who are physically or socially at risk or diminished in status due to society's response to their disability.

For information about Citizen Advocacy e-mail them to citizenadvocacy1@aol.com

Open Hearth, Inc.

Open Hearth, provides innovative programs to help people end the cycle of homelessness and achieve financial self-sufficiency.  Through its own direct provision of services, as well as an established network of other nonprofits, Open Hearth supports and empowers people as they acquire affordable housing, a means of transportation and financial viability.

Open Hearth has established a highly effective program of transitional housing to assist those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless, programs that provide financial education and counseling, and information and social service referral.  We are addressing the need for accessibility by building accessible housing.  Additionally, Open Hearth has initiated an innovative asset development program for all of Chester County.  The Family Savings Partner Program (FSP) builds saving habits for income eligible individuals by offering a cash savings match for: Home purchase, Home repair, Car Purchase or Repair, Business, and Education.

Interested in becoming involved?  For more information call Open Hearth at  610-792-9282

For information about Open Hearth e-mail them to OpenHearthInc@verizon.net

Association for the Colonial Theatre

The Community Coalition expanded its membership in 2002 to include the Association for the Colonial Theatre (ACT) – a community theatre project that brings, historic restoration, economic revitalization and hop to the historic steel town of Phoenixville.  ACT enhances the quality of life in the community by securing the future of the Colonial Theatre and by planning for a future community arts center that promotes cultural and civic life through the presentation of film, live theatre, music, dance and other special events.  With the support of the Community Coalition, ACT is confident that the future for this historic and cultural community treasure is strong and bright.  The Colonial is currently open seven days a week with art and independent film, children’s programs, classic film and many special community events.  A phased plan for full restoration is currently in the works.

Check out the Colonial Theatre Web Site

For information about The Colonial Theatre e-mail them to Thecolonialtheatre@yahoo.com