MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS

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.  For information about Citizen Advocacy visit. www.citizenadvocacycc.org.

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.For more information call Open Hearth at 610-792-9282 or e-mail OpenHearthInc@verizon.net

Orion Communities, Inc.

Orion Communities, Inc. is working to more fully integrate those community members who have disabilities or are undervalued by the community as a result of homelessness, poverty, or self-destructive life choices. For information about Orion Communities e-mail them at orioninc@netcarrier.com

Sheltering Arms, Inc.

Sheltering Arms Family Center provides high quality child care in a warm, caring, home-like environment. Children can simply be children and grow into their unique individualities according to their natural development. Offering parent education and support, scholarships, and a sliding scale are only some of the aspects of the work done toward fulfilling Sheltering Arms’ mission of building an economically and culturally diverse community. For information about Sheltering Arms, visit: www.shelteringarmsfamilycenter.com

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. For information about The Colonial Theatre visit www.thecolonialtheatre.com

Phoenixville Area Positive Alternatives (PAPA)

Since 1995, PAPA has evolved from five individuals committed to an idea into a positive, effective and motivating force in the Phoenixville community. With extraordinary volunteers and community support, PAPA has touched the lives of so many Phoenixville residents through the Move Ahead After School Program (elementary school), Fast Forward After School Program (Middle School), Academic After School Program (High School), Summer Activities for Enrichment Program, Father's Day Community Celebration, Summer Basketball League, and PAPA Claus Holiday Celebration. for more information, visit www.papaphx.org