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 become acute, a mural, a 200th Anniversary, the launching […]
Jennifer Lopez will serve as a member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency
In a remarkable career, Jennifer Lopez has gone from being a probation officer in Chester County to leading Friends Association for Care and Protection of Children as the CEO. Her outstanding work with prison inmates and dedication to social services have earned her accolades, and now she has achieved yet another milestone. Recently appointed by […]
Bacon Gives Back!
Bacon Gives Back! – Better Than Bacon Improv Group Donates to Friends Association “Bacon Gives Back” is a fundraising effort from the local Improvisational Comedy group known as Better Than Bacon. The group recently held a fundraising performance at Uptown Theater in West Chester, PA for Friends Association and raised $750 for their mission. […]
Why is there a lack of affordable housing in Chester County?
Why is there a lack of affordable housing in Chester County? Chester County, Pennsylvania, is an area that has seen rapid development and population growth over the past several years. However, with this growth has come a critical issue that many residents are facing: the lack of affordable housing. The cost of living in Chester […]
Congratulations To The New Chairperson!
Congratulations To The New Chairperson! We are so proud of our CEO Jennifer Lopez! She has been elected as the new Chairperson for the Governance Board of the Chester County Partnership to End Homelessness. The Partnership is a community-based collaborative of agencies, foundations, and organizations committed to ending and preventing homelessness in Chester County […]