News & Events

As we know, our community is stronger together! Please note that we do not advise any face-to-face direct service opportunities given the health environment at this time. To participate virtually, please add your information to the form at: https://forms.gle/R9dz39zKGUKf3xeDA

Janet Riley-Ford is the Executive Director of the Boys & Girls Club of Chester and an alumna of Widener University’s Master of Social Work program. The Boys & Girls Club is a recreational center, meeting place for other nonprofits, and a place where youth can learn and grow as individuals through technology, sports, the arts, gardening, and other educational programming. It served more than 1,000 children last year with member programs, partner programs and special events.

Gearing up for fall 2020? As part of this LLC, first-year students will have an experience like no one else at Widener. Members will grow as some of the strongest leaders on campus while making a difference in Chester and beyond. Activities include service trips, leadership workshops and more!

When I was growing up, my mom emphasized the importance of giving back to a community – whether you’re visiting for two weeks or living there for two years. She sparked my desire to serve others.

Naturally, at Widener University, I chose tourism and hospitality management as my major because of the prominence placed on creating memorable experiences for people. I learned that civic

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Do you want to create something big and bold right on the streets of Chester, PA? Chester Made is offering competitive mini-grants to aspiring Tactical Urbanists to design and implement an original project in the City of Chester - if you have an idea don't hesitate to apply!

The 9th Annual Italian-American Heritage Festival will take place from 11-6 on June 10th, 2018 at Rose Tree Park in Media. The festival features excellent food, top-rated entertainment, and activities designed to involve attendees of all ages.

Please join Chester Made for a talk and workshop with Rebecca Yamin this weekend! All faculty and students are encouraged to attend

This past Monday, February 5th, the Office of Civic Engagement hosted the Taste of Chester and Volunteer Fair. The purpose of this event is to encourage Widener students to support our local economy. There are fantastic restaurants and places to volunteer right in our town! Get connected today!

Chester Made invites you to join us for a community history talk and workshop facilitated by Laura Barraclough, Yale professor experienced in city remapping and reclaiming places of resistance in your own community. Community History Talk and Workshop Yale Professor Laura Barraclough works with communities to recover stories about ordinary places likely to be ignored or even erased from history. Explore the relationships between power and place through this Friday night talk and Saturday workshop, and contribute to the cultural assets map that is changing narratives about Chester. All faculty, students and staff are encouraged to attend.

A series that provides instruction in using teachable moments with youth with culturally and age appropriate content. Topics cover sexuality, puberty, gender identity, relationships, and bullying. A great opportunity for individuals who plan to work with youth in any capacity!