Chester County ACEs Coalition

01/08/2026

ICYMI: 2025 Year in Review 🌟

This year, our Coalition deepened trauma-informed education, strengthened partnerships, and created new spaces for community connection and learning. From expanding training opportunities to launching new initiatives and setting a clear vision for the years ahead, we’re proud of what we accomplished together. Take a look below to see some highlights from our year in action—and thank you to everyone who made this work possible.

01/08/2026

🌱 A new chapter is here!

We’re excited to share that CCAC is retiring the Resilience Champions initiative and introducing Community Advocates—a more action-focused way to support trauma-informed work across Chester County.
What’s the difference?

✨ Resilience Champions = spreading awareness
✨ Community Advocates = turning awareness into action

If you’d like to stay involved (or get involved!), please take a moment to fill out our quick interest form:
👉 https://form.jotform.com/253424071036044

Thank you for helping us build a more resilient, connected Chester County. 💙

01/06/2026

✨ Coatesville Voices Gatherings ✨
Join us for upcoming community gatherings centered on conversation, connection, and support.

📅 January 14 & February 18
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Health Equity Center
744 E. Lincoln Highway, Coatesville

All are welcome — come as you are.
Questions? Contact Chelsea at ckunkel@chesco.org

01/06/2026

Winter can be hard on our minds and hearts. Shorter days, colder weather, and stress can make old wounds feel heavier. 💙

Join us for Trauma 101, a gentle, compassionate virtual session that explores how trauma affects the mind and body—and practical ways to build resilience, even during difficult seasons.

🗓 January 28, 2026
⏰ 12–1 PM
💻 Virtual on Zoom

This session is open to anyone who wants to better understand themselves or support others with empathy and care.

👉 Register by scanning the QR Code or clicking here: https://chesco-org.zoom.us/meeting/register/BXdDZwqhRniLw_YiJYxxRg

01/01/2026

12/31/2025

2025 Year in Review 🌟
This year, our Coalition deepened trauma-informed education, strengthened partnerships, and created new spaces for community connection and learning. From expanding training opportunities to launching new initiatives and setting a clear vision for the years ahead, we’re proud of what we accomplished together. Take a look below to see some highlights from our year in action—and thank you to everyone who made this work possible.

12/24/2025

Holiday joy is real… but so is holiday stress. 💛

If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or riding the ups and downs of the season, you’re not alone.

Find tools, support, and hope at www.CCACEsCoalition.com
— your space for building resilience this holiday season. ✨

The Chester County ACEs CoalitionWe partner with communities to increase understanding of trauma, strengthen resilience, and inspire lasting change together. Raising Awareness. Strengthening Resilience. Supporting Healing. The Chester County ACEs Coalition is working to build a resilient, trauma-inf...

12/23/2025

Unlock the Power of Understanding Trauma — at NO COST! 💛

Trauma 101 is a welcoming, educational session designed for any adult audience — staff, volunteers, board members, and community partners. Learn practical tools to recognize, respond to, and support those impacted by trauma.

📍 In-person or virtual options available
💌 Contact Chelsea at ckunkel@chesco.org
to schedule your session today!

Empower your team. Strengthen your community. Build resilience together. ✨

12/20/2025

Holiday boundaries are a form of self-care. ❄️🎄🕎

It’s okay to:
✔ Step outside for quiet
✔ Leave early
✔ Say no to a gathering
✔ Choose peace over pressure

Setting boundaries is a resilience skill — not a weakness.
Find more resilience tips at

The Chester County ACEs CoalitionWe partner with communities to increase understanding of trauma, strengthen resilience, and inspire lasting change together. Raising Awareness. Strengthening Resilience. Supporting Healing. The Chester County ACEs Coalition is working to build a resilient, trauma-inf...

12/18/2025

🎉 Congratulations to the Chester County ACEs Coalition Coordinator, Chelsea Kunkel! 🎉

The Chester County ACEs Coalition is proud to celebrate Chelsea as the recipient of the Peggy Gusz Award from the The Crime Victims' Center of Chester County, Inc.. This award honors the legacy of Margaret “Peggy” Gusz and her lifelong advocacy for victims.

For the past 9.5 years, Chelsea has advanced this same commitment through trauma-informed, collaborative work to prevent and heal the impacts of trauma across Chester County. We are grateful for this well-deserved recognition. 💙

We are excited to officially announce our 2025 CVC Victim Advocacy Winners! Please help us congratulate Peggy Gusz Award Winner Chelsea Kunkel, Chester County ACES Coordinator with the Chester County Health Department , John Crane Award Winner Sergeant Joe Walton, Chester County Detectives with the Chester County District Attorney's Office , Brooke Hedderick C.A.R.E.S. Award Winner CVC's own Mandy Watson, and our First Annual Law Enforcement Victim Advocacy Award Winner, Officer Nicole Navarra of Uwchlan Township Police Department! They will all be honored at our invitation only 2026 Show the Love event on February 5th!