The Alliance for Health Equity

02/25/2026

LAST DAY TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! The Scholarship Brunch brings together AHE’s 2025 scholarship awardees to share updates on their academic journeys, alongside previous recipients dating back to the Brandywine Health Foundation to reflect on where their education has taken them.

A $30 ticket includes a brunch buffet over the scenic Coatesville Country Club, an opportunity to meet past and present AHE scholars, and connect with health professionals in Coatesville! Click this link to purchase your ticket: https://bit.ly/4r0eYGE

02/23/2026

AHE'S 2026 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION SESSION!

If your organization is serving the Coatesville community and working to improve the Social Determinants of Health — including Health Care Access, Education Access, Economic Stability, Neighborhood and Built Environment, and Social and Community Conditions — we invite you to join us for the launch of our upcoming grant cycle.

During this informational webinar, we will outline how this funding will support initiatives addressing community health and the underlying factors that shape it, including housing, food access, economic stability, education, and neighborhood conditions. We will also review eligibility requirements, application expectations, and the full grant timeline.

Whether you have partnered with The Alliance for Health Equity before or are exploring funding for the first time, this is your opportunity to get ahead of the process.

March 12 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Registration is required.

Register HERE: f43aa6da-ba6c-440b-9ce3-3931d1a81147@8a2227aa-a34b-48b1-ada6-d29936758538" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/f43aa6da-ba6c-440b-9ce3-3931d1a81147@8a2227aa-a34b-48b1-ada6-d29936758538

02/19/2026

Join us! The Scholarship Brunch brings together AHE’s 2025 scholarship awardees to share updates on their academic journeys, alongside previous recipients dating back to the Brandywine Health Foundation to reflect on where their education has taken them.

A $30 ticket includes a brunch buffet over the scenic Coatesville Country Club, an opportunity to meet past and present AHE scholars, and connect with health professionals in Coatesville! Click this link to purchase your ticket: https://bit.ly/4r0eYGE

02/18/2026

AHE'S 2026 FUNDING OPPORTUNITY INFORMATION SESSION!

If your organization is serving the Coatesville community and working to improve the Social Determinants of Health — including Health Care Access, Education Access, Economic Stability, Neighborhood and Built Environment, and Social and Community Conditions — we invite you to join us for the launch of our upcoming grant cycle.

During this informational webinar, we will outline how this funding will support initiatives addressing community health and the underlying factors that shape it, including housing, food access, economic stability, education, and neighborhood conditions. We will also review eligibility requirements, application expectations, and the full grant timeline.

Whether you have partnered with The Alliance for Health Equity before or are exploring funding for the first time, this is your opportunity to get ahead of the process.

March 12 | 1:00–2:00 PM
Registration is required.

Register here:
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02/12/2026

Join Us for the AHE Scholarship Brunch!

The Alliance for Health Equity invites you to attend our Scholarship Brunch on March 7 from 10:00–11:30 AM at the Coatesville Country Club.

For $30, enjoy a delicious brunch while connecting with community members who share a commitment to uplifting youth in Greater Coatesville and across Chester County.

You’ll have the opportunity to meet current and past AHE scholarship recipients and hear firsthand how this investment is shaping futures and strengthening our community.

Reserve your seat today: https://bit.ly/ScholarshipBrunch2026

We look forward to gathering in support of our scholars and the next generation of leaders.

02/02/2026

Please join us in welcoming our new Community Health Worker for the Food As Medicine (FAM) program, Al'leyah Bookard to the team! Al'leyah is a Coatesville resident who will support the FAM program and clients within the FAM system.

Learn more about Al'leyah by reading our interview blog post: https://alliancehealthequity.org/welcome-to-the-team-alleyah-bookard/

01/29/2026

Jumping into the new year as a team! Some more literally than others.

So excited to work with nonprofits, partners, stakeholders, donors, volunteers, and most importantly—community members in 2026 to advance health access and improve health equity in Greater Coatesville.

01/29/2026

REPOST ON SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR GREATER PHILADELPHIA SENIORS!

Your next chapter deserves support and we’re ready to invest in you! The Urban League of Greater Philadelphia Community Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from graduating high school seniors across Greater Philadelphia.

If you are or know of a student in the following areas: Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, Bucks County

Camden County, Burlington County, Atlantic County, Cumberland County, Gloucester County, and Cape May County.

💸 $5,000 in scholarship support

📍 For Greater Philadelphia seniors

🎯 For Prospective College Students

🗓️ Apply now:

👉🏾 https://airtable.com/appHNV6sk6fAHPwos/pagIvbq6UL6ZMtfCg/form

📣 Tag a senior. Share with a parent. Send to a counselor or educator.

Let’s make sure no student misses this opportunity.

🔗 For more information about the scholarship program or to donate to the scholarship program visit our website here: https://www.urbanleaguephila.org/scholarship

01/26/2026

01/16/2026

Calling all AHE Followers! Below is a wonderful opportunity for you to attend a Mental Health First Aid class free of charge.

Fri, Jan 23, 8:30am – 4:00pm
YOUTH MHFA @ Chester County Hospital, West Chester
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ccspp/MHFA-01232026

Fri, Feb 20, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Adult MHFA @ Government Services Center, West Chester
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ccspp/mental-health-first-aid-1265221764

Fri, Mar 20, 8:30am – 3:00pm
YOUTH MHFA @ Government Services Center, West Chester
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ccspp/mental-health-first-aid-1010494822

Fri, Mar 27, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Adult MHFA County Hospital
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ccspp/mental-health-first-aid-904114680

Fri, Apr 24, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Adult MHFA Services Center, West Chester
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ccspp/mental-health-first-aid-1542262316

Fri, May 15, 8:30am – 3:00pm
YOUTH MHFA Services Center, West Chester
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ccspp/youth-mental-health-first-aid-17527758

Fri, June 5, 8:30am – 4:00pm
Adult MHFA Services Center, West Chester
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ccspp/mental-health-first-aid-244046417

Registration typically closes 7-10 days prior to the event to allow participants to complete an online portion prior to the class.

01/15/2026

Please see below important information about upcoming PECO youth events.

EJAC / EJSC Members,

We're pleased to share with you information on our 2026 PECO STEM Academies for Girls and Boys to be held from August 2nd to August 7th at Saint Joseph's University. The PECO STEM Academy is a free, week-long, residential program designed for young women and men (current 10th and 11th graders) who are interested in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math and looking to spark change. PECO is hosting information sessions on January 20th and March 3rd, and program application deadlines are due by March 15th.

We hope you will share the information on this innovative, educational and fun program with your networks.

01/05/2026

Check out the Equity Health Center's new blog on how TMACC and Equity Health Center Improve Health Access with Free Ride for Health Link Passes in Greater Coatesville!

In this article, Tim Phelps, Executive Director of Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) sits down to chat about the local opportunities that Coatesville residents have to utilize public transportation for FREE to medical appointments.

Read the full blog here: https://equityhealthcenter.org/tmacc-and-equity-health-center-improve-health-access-with-free-ride-for-health-link-passes-in-greater-coatesville/