Festive 5K draws big crowds, helps community
Annual event benefits Coatesville Youth Initiative
By Lauren Parker-Gill, Staff writer, The Times
Cross country coach Jonah Gellner, Scott Middle School principal Chamise Taylor and race participants Justin and Lauren Reed gathered at the finish line after the Festive 5K at Scott Middle School. Photo courtesy of Jennifer Okumura.
COATESVILLE – Hundreds of runners and walkers gathered at Scott...
Brandywine Health Foundation names three to board
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced the addition of three new members to its volunteer Board of Directors, Thursday. Since its inception in May 2001, the Coatesville-based public foundation has distributed more than $14 million in grants to non-profits improving health in the greater Coatesville area.
2015-2016 New Officers include: Dawn M. James, Chair (Downingtown);...
Fairconeture to lead new Brandywine Health Foundation program
Renée C. Fairconeture is joining the leadership team for the Brandywine Health Foundation.
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced this week the addition of Renée C. Fairconeture to its staff.
Fairconeture will be primarily responsible for coordinating the launch of the foundation’s Youth Philanthropy Program generously underwritten by Citadel. This new program will provide...
Brandywine Health awards nursing scholarships
The Brandywine Health Foundation recently awarded nine nursing scholarships to local nursing students. From left, Kristine Krueger, CCIU Practical Nursing Program; Dr. Linda Adams, Dean, WCU Nursing School; Ashlyn Danae Horrex (CCIU), Martha and Duane Bohlayer Scholarship; Anne Ford, Henrietta Potter Hankin Nursing Scholarship; Stephanie Lyons, Gemma Ryder, Erika Samuelson, Aimee Fernback, all...
Groundbreaking held for expanded ‘Little Yellow House’ shop
Volunteers and leaders from the Brandywine Health Foundation gathered Wednesday for a groundbreaking on an expansion of the “Little Yellow House” Brandywine Consignment Shop, which will double its size. Photo pictured left to right: Barbara Kelly, East Caln Twp. Mgr., Charles Delone and Don Ash, East Caln Twp. Supervisors, Consignment Shop Volunteers. Standing in front of tractor (left...
Brandywine Health Foundation announces $300K in grants
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced grants totaling $300,000 this week, bringing the Foundation’s total giving since it began awarding grants in 2002 to more than $13 million.
“The Brandywine Health Foundation’s board of directors unanimously approved grants to 20 nonprofit organizations providing vital programs and services to families in the greater Coatesville...
Oliver celebrates 10 years at ‘Little Yellow House’
Nancy Oliver (center) shown with interns from the Coatesville Youth Initiative, is celebrating 10 years managing the Brandywine Consignment Shop in Downingtown.
DOWNINGTOWN — Brandywine Consignment Shop is affectionately known as “The Little Yellow House.” The idea to paint the building yellow was that of Nancy Oliver who became manager in 2004. In her ten years of managing the shop she...
CASH Alumni for Kids, Oct. 25
COATESVILLE — On Saturday, Oct. 25, the Brandywine Health Foundation will host a one of a kind event, “CASH Alumni Reuniting for Coatesville’s Kids.” Today, the bright, promising youth in Coatesville are facing new challenges and need help. This event will bring together former Coatesville classmates, teachers, coaches, and other who are proud to have grown up in Coatesville, in support...
Brandywine Health Foundation adds new board members
Dr. Linda Thompson Adams of Newtown Square (right) and Fred C.Travaglini of Exton have been named to the board of the Brandywine Health Foundation.
COATESVILLE — The Brandywine Health Foundation announced the addition of two new members — Dr. Linda Thompson Adams of Newtown Square and Fred C.Travaglini of Exton — to its volunteer Board of Directors, Wednesday.
Since its inception in May...
Art Partners founder wins Unsung Hero Award
Lindsay Brinton awarded for her role in connecting youth with arts
By Kyle Carrozza, Staff Writer, The Times
Lindsay Brinton (left) accepts her Unsung Hero Award from presenter Regina Horton-Lewis (right).
COATESVILLE – Lindsay Brinton, founder of Art Partners Studio, was awarded the Unsung Heroes Award at Saturday’s Brandywine Health Foundation block party.
Brinton, who founded the nonprofit...
