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Chester County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance (ERAP) Program
The Chester County ERAP Program Closed to New Applications Attention residents of Chester County: Effective February 16, 2024, the Chester County Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance (ERAP) program that supported individuals and families who experienced a reduction...
Gemelli has a sweet deal for you, and it gives back to Friends Association
Gemelli has a sweet deal for you, and it gives back to Friends Association! Nestled in the heart of West Chester, Pennsylvania, Gemelli Gelato has been delighting locals and visitors alike with its artisanal gelato creations for years. With a commitment to quality...
Joyce Chester appointed as CEO of Friends Association
Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children is glad to announce the appointment of Joyce Chester as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 15, 2024. Joyce, formerly the Executive Director of the Chester County Opportunities Industrialization...
Our Annual Appeal Fundraiser is happening right now.
Our annual Appeal fundraiser is happening right now in the heart of Chester County. Our dedicated organization is making significant strides to address the urgent needs of children and families who are experiencing homelessness. Friends Association for Care &...
What is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness week?
What is Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week? "Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week" is a national initiative to raise awareness about hunger and homelessness issues and encourage communities to act. For example, volunteering or donating to Friends Association for...
What is the Eviction Prevention Case Resolution Program (EPCR)?
In a world where affordable housing remains a pressing issue, eviction prevention programs have emerged as a beacon of hope for many families facing the imminent threat of losing their homes. Friends Association's Eviction Prevention Case Resolution Program (EPCR)...
Family Center Ribbon Cutting
A ribbon cutting on August 30 officially opened a renovated Friends Association Family Center in the heart of downtown West Chester that provides temporary housing to families distressed by homelessness. The Friends Association apartment building on Chestnut Street...
Jennifer Lopez is Stepping Down as CEO
Friends Association for Care & Protection of Children’s CEO Jennifer Lopez will depart the agency to spend time with her granddaughter while focusing on her service as a Commissioner at the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, where she serves as...
From the desk of CEO Jennifer Lopez
At the beginning of May, after much contemplation, I made the decision that it was time to bring my work at Friends Association to a close. It’s been almost 5 years- a pandemic, a million-dollar renovation of a 200-year-old building, a chronic housing problem that has...