Supporting Women & Girls

Throughout this issue, you’ll find stories of dedicated women who have made a difference in our community. Feeling inspired? There’s no better time to get involved!

This Women’s History Month and beyond, consider volunteering or contributing to a local nonprofit. Here are just a few of the many organizations helping women and girls in our area. Find more on our website, CountyLinesMagazine.com.

Domestic Violence Center of Chester County

The Domestic Violence Center of Chester County (DVCCC) aims to reduce domestic violence by supporting survivors and advancing prevention strategies. Services include a 24-hour hotline, adult counseling, housing programs, legal services, public education and prevention programs, as well as a children’s support group.

Get involved: Volunteer opportunities include answering hotline calls, accompanying clients to court, cleaning and readying rooms for new residents, hosting tables at community events, providing presentations to local schools, filing paperwork and assisting with mailings. DVCCC accepts donations of household items and supplies, used or broken cell phones and tablets, and monetary gifts.

Offices in Coatesville, Kennett Square, Phoenixville and Oxford
610-431-3546; DVCCCPA.org

The Fund for Women & Girls

The Fund for Women & Girls uses philanthropy and advocacy to ensure that women and girls in our community have resources and opportunities to thrive. The Fund has provided nearly $4.5 million to over 95 nonprofit organizations in Chester County through its grantmaking programs.

Get involved: Fill out The Fund’s volunteer interest form to be notified about volunteer opportunities. Giving options include one-time donations, matching gifts, stock and asset donations, and legacy donations. You can also support The Fund by shopping at over 1,000 stores via the ShopRaise app, available on iOS and Android.

113 E. Evans St., West Chester
484-356-0940; TheFundCC.org

Home of the Sparrow

For over 30 years, Home of the Sparrow has partnered with single women and mothers facing homelessness to secure housing and achieve long-term stability. Services include eviction prevention, women’s reentry and assessment, pre-senior housing, shared housing and supportive housing programs.

Get involved: Volunteer opportunities include maintenance projects at Home of the Sparrow’s Exton, West Chester and Coatesville locations, participating in holiday and seasonal programs, and hosting fundraising events and donation drives. Donations are accepted online, by phone and by mail.

969 Swedesford Rd., Exton
610-647-4940; HomeOfTheSparrow.org

Maternal & Child Health Consortium of Chester County

The Maternal & Child Health Consortium (MCHC) is committed to ensuring that children and families have what they need to build the foundation for lifelong health and wellbeing. Programs include prenatal and postpartum care, parenting support, benefits enrollment assistance and child advocacy services.

Get involved: Volunteer opportunities include assisting at fundraisers and other events, organizing donation drives and behind-the-scenes tasks like stuffing envelopes and organizing donation inventory. MCHC accepts donations of new or gently used infant care items as well as financial contributions, or shop their Amazon wish list.

1475 Phoenixville Pk., Ste. 12, West Chester
610-344-5370; CCMCHC.org

Regional Center for Women in the Arts

The Regional Center for Women in the Arts (RCWA) encourages and promotes local women artists while raising money for charities that benefit women in need. RCWA also supports a library for the study of women in the arts, presents lectures and panel discussions about women’s arts issues and provides a space for visiting artists and lecturers.

Get involved: Support RCWA’s mission by attending their exhibitions and purchasing works from participating artists. View their latest virtual exhibition, “Four Women — Four Lenses: Photographic Observations 2025,” on their website.

P.O. Box 510, Westtown
484-354-6275; RCWAWeb.org

Unite for HER

Unite for HER supports breast and ovarian cancer patients by providing integrative therapies, services, education, resources and support at no cost to patients. Through the Wellness Passport Program, patients can receive services like acupuncture, massage, yoga, reiki, meditation, nutrition services and professional counseling.

Get involved: Volunteer opportunities include assisting with signature fundraising events, organizing educational and fundraising events, and hosting a care box building event. Contribute to Unite for HER by donating funds, appreciated stock, mutual funds or bonds, creating an online fundraiser or shopping their online wish list.

22 E. King St., Malvern
610-883-1177; UniteForHER.org

The Wardrobe

In 2024, Chester County-based Wings for Success merged with The Wardrobe to provide clothing, career coaching and educational workshops throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania. The Wardrobe offers professional clothing for interviews, business casual attire, special attire like scrubs and non-skid shoes, and casual clothing for those in need.

Get involved: Volunteer opportunities include working with clients to select clothing, processing inventory, conducting coaching sessions and workshops, and assisting with fundraising events. The Wardrobe accepts donations of clean clothing, accessories and footwear, new and unused toiletries and undergarments, as well as financial contributions.

Locations in Exton, Kennett Square, Philadelphia and Upper Darby
215-568-6693; CareerWardrobe.org

Women’s Resource Center

For 50 years, the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) has helped women and girls successfully navigate life transitions by providing resources, tools and support. Programs include the Information & Referral Helpline, Girls Lead leadership and life skills program, family law services, counseling, financial coaching and career services.

Get involved: Volunteer opportunities include answering helpline calls, hosting WRC programs, representing WRC at events, administrative assistance, data entry and pro bono family law consults. Donate to WRC programs, the Linda Rice Emergency Fund, or shop over 700 stores through iGive.com.

113 W. Wayne Ave., Wayne
610-687-6415; WomensResourceCenter.net