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My wife, Meghan, and I are the principals and founders of Capacity for Change, a public interest consulting firm based in Chester County.  We help nonprofit, philanthropic and public organizations develop better strategies and partnerships to achieve their missions and goals.  While much of our work is nationally or regionally focused, we have had the privilege of working with some of Chester County’s most…

Congratulations to Alyson Ferguson, our Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program Manager, on being named one of Main Line Today’s Women on the Move!  We are so proud of you and the work that you have done in our community.  Keep it up!  Read the full article here…

THE BRANDYWINE HEALTH FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE THIRD YEAR OF ITS YOUTH PHILANTHROPY PROGRAM

COATESVILLE, PA -The Brandywine Health Foundation is launching the third year of the exciting Coatesville Area Youth Philanthropy Program underwritten by Citadel.  This program will provide high school students from the greater Coatesville area with the opportunity to become engaged, involved, and to give back to their community through philanthropy and civic…

Coatesville, PA, July 18, 2017 – Brandywine Health Foundation, working in partnership with Natural Lands and the City of Coatesville, has been selected as a recipient of a $150,000 Building Better Communities grant from the American Water Charitable Foundation and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The grant will support revitalization of Palmer Park in Coatesville, one of three communities nationwide awarded such a…

July 17, 2017 ~Today, the Brandywine Health Foundation Board of Directors and staff welcomed Vanessa Briggs as the foundation’s new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Vanessa Briggs is an experienced leader in the field of public health with roots in the Philadelphia area.  She has devoted her entire career to advancing health equity and empowering vulnerable families and youth to live healthier lives…