United Way of Chester County

United Way of Chester County's agency relations and community development team is dedicated to making a meaningful difference in the lives of Chester County residents. By building and nurturing partnerships with local nonprofits, the team ensures that vital resources and services reach those who need them most. Our strategic approach focuses on wise fund allocation, capacity building, and innovative community initiatives that create a lasting, positive impact. We are committed to addressing the most pressing challenges and working collaboratively to foster a thriving, resilient community for all. Impact highlights from the last fiscal year: - invested 1,525,312: through a combination of grants to agencies, special initiative funding, and donor designations, we strategically invested over 1.5 million directly into the Chester County community. This funding has supported essential programs and services, enhancing the capacity of our nonprofit partners and creating new opportunities for residents. - prepared 2,480 tax returns: our volunteer income tax assistance (vita) program, a cornerstone of our financial stability efforts, helped residents prepare 2,480 tax returns, generating an economic impact of over 5 million. By offering free tax preparation services, we empower individuals and families to maximize their refunds and use those resources to improve their financial situations. - completed 60 mobile home tax reassessment appeals: we successfully advocated for 60 mobile homeowners, including 7 homestead cases, as part of our ongoing mobile home tax reassessment initiative. This effort has now pushed the total assessments to 1,052, resulting in a projected 9 million in savings for mobile home owners over a decade. These savings provide families with much-needed financial relief, stability, and security. -provided financial coaching and supportive services: nearly 320 individuals benefited from our financial stability center's personalized coaching, counseling, and other supportive services. By offering tailored assistance, we empower residents to achieve their financial goals, whether it's budgeting, saving for a home, or managing debt. These accomplishments reflect United Way of Chester County's unwavering commitment to improving the quality of life for our neighbors. We believe that by working together, we can overcome challenges and create sustainable, positive change. Our focus on collaboration, innovation, and accountability ensures that every dollar and effort invested makes a real, measurable difference, helping to build a more inclusive, prosperous Chester County for all.

United Way of Chester County's community engagement initiatives are designed to foster a sense of community involvement, raise awareness about local challenges, mobilize volunteers, and collaborate with various stakeholders to create a stronger, more resilient community for all its residents. Below is a brief overview of our impact from last fiscal year: 134 unique nonprofit agencies benefitted from ai and other digital services workshops to better serve their clients; raised 246,000 for our community impact & innovation fund through special events; offered our community building at no cost to 51 nonprofit organizations, saving them an estimated total of 64,270.