We raised 62,650 thanks to you! Thank you to the support of the Chester County Hospital Foundation, Citadel Credit Union, Chester County Workforce Development Board, Fox Chase Bank Charitable Fund, Bentley, Diane DeVestern, Jeffrey Fleming, LINKBANK, TD Bank, Full Circle Computing, Comcast, Presence Bank, Countryside Consulting, Debbie Weger, Margaret Hamilton, Javonna Wylie, Lisa Hancock and all of our community contributors for your generous donations to our goal! We are making steady progress towards $120,000 thanks to you! There is still time to donate and sponsor our 4th Annual Block Party!

Learn about our programs, get to know our staff and help us raise money to help improve and strengthen our education and career programs for the betterment of Chester County, PA! For specific details on program advertising, sponsor details and what your donation will go towards read below!

Where is the event?

Coatesville Country Club 143 Reservoir Rd, Coatesville, PA 19320

Learn more about Coatesville County Club https://www.coatesvillecountryclub.com/!

When is the event?

June 23rd | 5pm-9pm

How should I dress?

The dress is evening brilliant.

TICKET PRICE: $150.00 PER TICKET.

Why the GALA is a great opportunity:

Chester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC) is a non-profit organization located in Coatesville, serving Chester County by providing FREE adult basic literacy education and life skills programs that prepare individuals for employment and economic self-sufficiency. In operation since 1979, CCOIC helps over 800 adults per year.

CCOIC is funded entirely by grants and fundraising dollars.

Grants are provided by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Chester County Department of Workforce Development, The Chester County Workforce Development Board, PA Department of Labor, Housing and Urban Development, CCRES, Alliance for Health Equity, American Water, and other private foundations and businesses.

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE:

Day and evening classes assisting non-native English speakers to learn English and skills to obtain and retain employment, post-secondary education, and/or prepare for citizenship.

GENERAL EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT:

Day and evening classes up to four times a week in locations around the county to prepare adults without a high school diploma to take the GED exam.

ADULT TUTORING PROGRAM:

Volunteer tutoring program based at Chester County Library in Exton to assist students to improve English language skills, prepare for the GED exam, or to improve math and reading skills to gain or upgrade employment or to enter post-secondary education and training.

DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAM:

Online independent study program, workbooks and materials are supplied free of charge to help reach educational goals. Teacher support is available by email, phone or mail.

WORK ENCLAVE PROGRAM:

A comprehensive employment and vocational counseling and training program to help unemployed and underemployed adults of Chester County get a job.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE TRAINING PROGRAM:

Preparing individuals for certification as CNAs to work in the healthcare industry.

And so much more.

What your tax-deductible donation can help do:

$100 Gas Cards

$150 Student Supplies

$250 ESL Books for one class

$400 GED Books for one class

$600 Digital Literacy Laptop

$900 Work Boots for an Enclave Cohort

$100 Student Clearances

$150 Testing Supplies

$250 Chromebook

$300 Classroom Software

$500 Van Maintenance

$750 CNA Training Mannequin

The 29th Annual Community Prayer Breakfast is in Memory of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

This breakfast is sponsored by the Phoenixville Area Social Concerns Committee.

Continental Breakfast – Cost $15 per person. $1 goes to the Don Coppedge Memorial Fund.

Below you can purchase your ticket, or download the flyer!