ICYMI: February Partnership Highlights
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Even in the coldest months, our community showed up with warmth and purpose.
As we celebrated Black History Month and Valentine's Day, we also saw love reflected in advocacy and generosity. February gave us the opportunity to thank the dedicated volunteers who made the Point-in-Time Count possible and continue our work advancing housing affordability. This month highlighted what's possible when compassion meets commitment
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Black History Month
As we celebrate Black History Month, we honor Bayard Rustin, a civil rights strategist (born in West Chester) whose life’s work shaped our nation’s pursuit of justice and opportunity. From organizing the historic 1963 March on Washington to advancing fair housing in West Chester and nationwide, Rustin also dedicated himself to labor justice, LGBTQ+ and AIDS activism, human rights, and nonviolent activism that lifted up communities and strengthened social change
We honor his enduring legacy and commitment to dignity and equity for all. Learn more about how the Partnership is working to build on foundations like Rustin’s in our community at https://endhomelessnesschesco.org/racial-social-equity
The Partnership is a sucker for...
Affordable housing.
Decriminalizing homelessness.
Emergency solutions.
Continuum of Care.
Rental assistance.
Substance use & mental health supports.
These are key policy solutions that help prevent and end homelessness in Chester County. ❤️
Our advocacy agenda breaks down the national, state, and local policies that support these priorities and how to take action.
💌 Want to learn more? Visit our advocacy page: https://endhomelessnesschesco.org/affordable-housing-advocacy
Take a look at what our teams brought them during the night of the Point-in-Time Count.
🧥 Warm Gear: Reflective care bags donated by RC Clothing, hats, socks, blankets, sleeping bags, and hand warmers.
🧼 Essentials: Street outreach care bags donated by Westminster Presbyterian Church with hygiene items and food, plus additional snacks packed in each box.
📇 Resources: Human Needs Network contact cards to connect people with support.
🎨 Activities for Kids: Coloring books and crayons.
📁 Team Folder: Location lists, surveys, and key information to guide teams through the night.
We are grateful to our volunteers who braved the freezing temperatures, and to RC Clothing and Westminster Presbyterian Church for helping ensure teams were prepared to give out critical supplies. Because of you, we were able to show up for our unsheltered neighbors during weather when it’s needed most and deepen our understanding of homelessness in Chester County.
Chester County is stronger when everyone has a home they can afford.
🏠 When workers can live in the communities they serve, businesses thrive and our local economy grows stronger.
Housing stability is workforce stability.
🔑Join us in pushing for practical solutions — visit our advocacy page to learn more: https://endhomelessnesschesco.org/affordable-housing-advocacy