Chester County Women's Commission

08/06/2026

Making a difference together! The Chester County Women’s Commission is grateful to support the Chester County United Way Backpacks for Brighter Futures initiative benefiting the Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County. Thank you to everyone who contributed to helping local students begin the school year with confidence and the tools they need to thrive

07/04/2026

The Chester County Women's Commission is grateful for the opportunity to meet with County leadership this week, regarding 211/988. Thank you for your time, thoughtful conversation, and commitment to listening. We value the opportunity to collaborate and strengthen the resources that support individuals and families throughout Chester County. Together, through partnership and open dialogue, we can continue making a meaningful difference in our community.

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

The Chester County Women’s Commission was honored to support the 2026 Walk for Women hosted by Home of the Sparrow.

Several of our Commission members laced up their sneakers and joined the walk in support of single women in Chester County facing housing challenges. Every step taken represents hope, stability, and the belief that every woman deserves a safe place to call home.

We are grateful to stand alongside community partners working to create brighter futures for women and families throughout Chester County.

06/19/2026

Today, the Chester County Women’s Commission honors Juneteenth, a day of reflection, resilience, freedom, and hope. We celebrate the strength and contributions of Black Americans while recommitting ourselves to building communities where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.

05/25/2026

The Chester County Women’s Commission proudly celebrates and thanks People's Light for bringing The Woman Question to the stage; an incredibly powerful production highlighting the courage, resilience, and determination of women pursuing education and equity in medicine during a time when their voices were often denied.
This moving story beautifully connects past and present, reminding us that the fight for opportunity, representation, and equality continues to matter deeply today. We are especially proud that Chester County’s own Ann Preston, part of the first graduating class of the Woman’s Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1851 and keynote speaker at the 1852 Women’s Rights Convention, helped pave the way for generations of women leaders.
Together, we honor the women who challenged history and continue uplifting those shaping the future. ✨

05/10/2026

The Chester County Women’s Commission wishes a heartfelt Happy Mother’s Day to all moms and every form of motherhood. 💐
Today, we celebrate the strength, love, sacrifices, guidance, and endless care that mothers and mother figures bring to our families and communities each day. Thank you for all you do to uplift, nurture, and inspire future generations.
Wishing you a day filled with love, appreciation, and joy. ❤️

05/01/2026

Last week, the Chester County Women’s Commission Executive Board had the privilege of attending Forward Together: Continuing the Journey; Reentry Awareness Event hosted by Chester County OIC. It was an eye-opening and deeply human experience that highlighted both the challenges and the resilience of individuals reentering society after incarceration.
We are incredibly grateful to the Chester County OIC team for creating such a meaningful and thoughtfully executed event. It reinforced how critical this work is and the powerful impact that collaboration has in supporting successful reentry.
As a Commission, we remain committed to strengthening community connections, expanding education and mentorship, and deepening our focus on women’s reentry programming and resources. Experiences like this continue to guide and inspire our work forward.
Thank you again to Chester County OIC for your leadership, dedication, and partnership. We look forward to continuing this important work together to create lasting impact for women and families across Chester County.
Chester County OIC

04/23/2026

The Chester County Women’s Commission is excited to attend and learn more about the historic movement for women’s health that began over 100 years ago.
We look forward to deepening our understanding, honoring the progress made, and continuing the important work of advancing women’s health and well-being in our community.

Archival research + collective imagination + Victorian theatricality