Community Fest coming to Downingtown

Chester County Fund for Women and Girls invites residents to attend celebration

To honor 20 years of uniting the community through philanthropy, advocacy, education and community collaboration, the Chester County Fund for Women and Girls invites all Chester County residents to join them for Community Fest, a celebration of its decadeslong commitment to improving the lives of women and girls.

Community Fest will take place on Saturday, Oct. 14, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Kerr Park, Downingtown. A family event, the festival will feature food trucks, live music, arts and crafts vendors, and an array of fun and educational activities for women, men and children of all ages. Local nonprofits will also be on hand to share information on how to get involved in the community. Community Fest will directly follow Downingtown Mayor Josh Maxwell’s Mayor’s 5K to End Gender-Based Violence, with proceeds benefiting the Domestic Violence Center of Chester County, the Crime Victims’ Center of Chester County and CCFWG.

CCFWG’s mission is just as strong today as it was 20 years ago. It remains a bold, strategic and creative leader in uniting community partners and individuals around a shared commitment to our women, girls and their families. From homelessness and domestic violence to healthcare access and education – it has listened to the diverse voices and perspectives in the community to tackle some of the toughest challenges.

In its 20th year, CCFWG welcome both longtime supporters and new friends of the Fund to help celebrate its history – past and present – as it looks toward a bright future.

For more information or to inquire about event sponsorship opportunities, please contact Cindy Jaros, Development Director, at 484-356-0940 or cjaros@ ccfwg.org.

The Chester County Fund for Women and Girls is a grantmaking and education foundation dedicated to addressing the needs of women and girls in the county. For 20 years, CCFWG has raised awareness about the critical needs of women and girls, and awarded nearly $3 million to 71 nonprofit organizations.