Chester Community Coalition wins grant from the Eagles
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On January 3rd, the Philadelphia Eagles’ Social Justice Leadership Council announced a $15,000 grant to Chester Community Coalition as one of 32 grants to social justice nonprofits working to end gun violence. We are so excited and proud! The funds will be used to support CCC’s Hospital-linked Violence Intervention Program, a collaboration with Crozer Chester Medical Center, and the Chester Peace Initiative.
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Listening Event with Elected Officials
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From l-r: Vandeth Sek- Rep. Scanlon’s office, Rev. Hilda Campbell- Chester Heals, Kyra Morales- CCC, Ed Mack- CCC,Carol Kazeem Community Advocate/CCC, Tiffany Garner- Giffords Law Center, Kelly Burns- Widener School for Social Work/CCC SW Intern
On December 7th, Chester Community Coalition, in partnership with Chester Heals (E.M.I.R) and the Giffords Law Center, hosted a listening event for local elected officials and survivors of gun violence from the City of Chester. Survivors shared stories of how they and their families were affected by community violence. The elected officials were invited to share any plans or policies regarding community violence prevention that are being discussed or implemented through their offices. Key questions around gun trafficking, homicide investigation, and root causes of gun violence were raised and discussed and therapists from CCC were on hand to lend emotional support as needed.
Subsequent to the event, we were invited to meet with some of these officials to discuss challenges and potential opportunities for collaboration. We are happy to have been part of providing this space and definitely consider the event a success. We plan to continue seeking out opportunities for learning and growth in partnership with diverse entities within the Chester City community and Delaware County area.
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2021 firearm assaults and homicide rates are down from 2020
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Chester firearm assault rates per 100,000 show a steady decline from 2017, although still disproportionately high compared to Delco outside of Chester
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2021 Chester homicide rates per 100,000 are down 40% from 2020, although still disproportionately high compared to Delco outside of Chester
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“ The Lord is close to the Brokenhearted
and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18
While the 2022 year is well underway we don’t want another day to pass without expressing our heartfelt thanks for your ongoing support and belief in the Chester Community Coalition and its accomplishments. Your good wishes and financial support are encouraging.
February is the shortest month of the year but filled with needs that tug at the heart and call for a definite response. February is American Heart Month, Black History Month, Friendship Month, and Library Lovers Month, and of course Valentine’s Day.
February calls us to share what one has with those in need. It is an opportunity for us to show our love in deeds more than in words. Regretfully, there are too many broken hearts in Chester and the surrounding area due to violence and violent assault.
Will you help to heal these hearts? Your donation, big or small, will lend support.
Our staff in the hospital-linked violence intervention program at Chester Crozer Medical Center Emergency Department need your help. The therapy and services received by the injured individuals will bring healing and help prevent re-injury from another violent assault. Let us work together to bring healing to the brokenhearted and the crushed in spirit.
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For those who prefer to donate by check, please make check out to “Urban Affairs Coalition, Chester Community Coalition”, and mail to:
Urban Affairs Coalition
Attn. Dean Morris
Suite 700
1207 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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