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Overview

COVID-19 Response Fund

Organization: Chester County United Way

Status: Historical/Past Program (Launched during Global Pandemic)

Overview: Rapid response fund launched to deploy resources to community-based organizations offering crucial support to families and individuals in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Total Funding: $814,553.30 total dollars contributed by 314 individuals, corporations and foundations

Grant Distribution (As of 10/31/2020):

  • 132 grants distributed to 91 organizations

  • $319,500 granted towards food insecurity

  • $214,000 granted towards continuing services

  • $137,000 granted towards homeless prevention

  • $89,295 granted towards medical needs

  • $54,758 granted towards mental health services
  • In-Kind Donations:

  • In partnership with Kimberly-Clark: 2,500 bottles of body wash, 5,000 toothbrushes, and 10,000 rolls of toilet paper

  • 3 pallets of Banana Republic clothing valued at approximately $10,000
  • Contact Information:

  • Chester County United Way

  • 150 John Robert Thomas Drive

  • Exton, PA 19341

  • Phone: 610-429-9400
  • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitshardshiphungerhomelessmental-health

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