News & Events

The 6th annual Colorful Run will take place on Friday, April 8th.

This Easter, Cityteam will pack and deliver over 400 food boxes to needy families in Chester and throughout Delaware County. As such, they are looking for volunteers to help with this special holiday event.

Spend the day outdoors with your friends and the Chester community, and help get the farm ready for the upcoming growing season. Wear clothing and shoes that you don't mind getting dirty.

On April 9th, from 9am - 1pm, join Widener's Center for Continuing Studies for the 6th annual "Day of Giving Back." Faculty, staff, and students are invited to lend a helping hand by mulching, landscaping, painting, and beautifying Elwyn's main campus.

The Upsilon Pi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta is hosting a diaper drive to benefit Cityteam's Mother-Baby program.  

The Poverty Simulation has been cancelled. However, it will be offered again in the Fall '16 semester. The Poverty Simulation will be held on Thursday, February 25 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm in Lathem Hall. Please note: in order to participate you must attend the entire event.

Making Chester Together! Chester is more than its myths and stereotypes. Learn more about its diverse narratives through great events like the Volunteer Fair or Crossing Bridges. Support local food and businesses in the Taste of Chester, and celebrate our Chester pride.

Join us on January 18th from 9am - 1pm at the Salvation Army on 151 W. 15th Street in Chester for the MLK Day of Service event. The day will include service projects, arts and crafts activities, live music, a presentation on MLK, a health & community resource fair, and light food & refreshments.

The Office for Community Engagement and Diversity Initiatives is sponsoring a personal supply drive for homeless veterans for our 2016 MLK Day of Service Project from January 4th thru January 14th.

Be an angel to a child in Chester this holiday season!