Upcoming

Events

join us to connect & collaborate

Let's discuss: How AmeriCorps members can support our efforts to help the young people in Chester achieve academic success.
DATE: Wednesday, October 23, 2024 TIME: 12:30-2:00 p.m. (catered lunch provided)LOCATION: Chester Children's Chorus (715 Harvard Ave., 19081) RSVP: email chesterexchange@gmail.com

The State of Out-of-School-Time in Chester:

How can together, we uplift the young people with learning & enrichment opportunities? A facilitated discussion with Dr. Marina Barnett Widener University
DATE: Friday, June 21, 2024 TIME: 10:00-12:30 p.m. LOCATION: Shiloh Baptist Church (703 Central Ave., 19013) RSVP: to join the discussion on supporting Chester's youth

listening sessions for parents

We met you. Now we want to hear from you! How can we, together, best support our children? 2 opportunities to share your thoughts
In-person: Wednesday, May 29, 2024 12:30-2:00 p.m. (lunch will be served!) J. Lewis Crozer Library Virtually: Thursday, May 30, 2024 7:00-8:30 p.m. Contact us for the link.

math fair!

For middle school youth and their families. Showing the importance of math in everyday life, and that math can be fun!
DATE: Saturday, April 20, 2024 TIME: 10:30-1:30 p.m. (free food!)LOCATION: Chester City Hall RSVP: for math fair by clicking here

3 COLLEGE-Bound Workshops

Helping to prepare teens for life post-graduation
(1) Test prep: March 9, 2024 (2) FAFSA: March 16, 2024 (3) Scoops from current college students: April 6, 2024 All workshops take place from 10:30-12:30 p.m. (free food!)LOCATION: MJ Freed - 515 Avenue of the States RSVP: college workshops here

3 Career-Oriented Workshops

Helping to prepare teens for life post-graduation
(1) Library resources: March 7, 2024 (2) Effective resumes: March 14, 2024 (3) Job interviewing: March 21, 2024 All workshops take place from 3:00-5:00 p.m. (free food!)LOCATION: J. Lewis Crozer Library RSVP: career workshops here

lunch & learn: Plan for delco gives!

Sharing ideas on how the Network can collaborate for Delco Gives, May 8-9th
DATE: December 8, 2023 TIME: 12:00-1:30 p.m. (lunch served)LOCATION: The Chester Apartments RSVP: lunch and learn here

lunch & learn: Teens INTEREST GROUP

Helping to prepare teens for life post-graduation
December 4, 2023 12:00-1:30 p.m. (lunch served)LOCATION: Chester Charter Scholars Academy RSVP: lunch and learn here

sTART UP! gardens INTEREST GROUP

Supporting one another & the youth of Chester
1ST MEETING: November 29, 2023 TIME: 12:30-2:00 p.m. (lunch served)LOCATION: Chester Eastside, Inc • Chester, PA 19013 RSVP: lunch and learn here

sTART UP! ARTS INTEREST GROUP

Supporting one another & the youth of Chester
1ST MEETING: November 28, 2023 TIME: noon-1:30 p.m. (lunch served)PLACE: J. Lewis Crozer Library RSVP: lunch and learn here

fall annual network gathering

Share your ideas for Network's initiatives
October 11, 2023 11:00-2:00 p.m. (lunch served)Sanai Dior Ballroom • 802 Welsh St. • Chester, PA 19013 RSVP here

meet chester exchange two Presentation options

Virtual (zoom) meeting September 20th 10:00-11:30 a.m. email us for link or In-person meeting September 26th 1:00-2:30 p.m. Chester City Hall

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: Early reading (grades K-5)
June 29 Noon – 1:30pmJ. Lewis Crozer Library • 620 Engle St. • Chester, PA 19013

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: Wrap Party! Network Year-End Celebration
June 14 11:30am –3pmSanai Dior Ballroom • 802 Welsh Street • Chester PA 19013

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: Topic: Early reading for grades K-5
June 1Noon – 1:30pmChester Eastside • 301 East 9th St. • Chester PA 19013

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: College/Employment Prep Group (grades 9-12)
May 10Noon – 1:30pmChester Education Foundation • Chester PA 19013

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: Early reading for grades K-5
May 3 Noon – 1:30pmChester Upland School of the Arts501 W. 9th St., Chester PA 19013

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: Building Math Skills into (OST) programs
April 12 Noon – 1:30pmToby Farms Intermediate School201 Bridgewater Rd., Chester PA 19015

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: One Chester

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: Early reading for K-5
March 22 Noon – 1:30pm J. Lewis Crozer Library 620 Engle St., Chester PA 19013

LUNCH and Learn WORKSHOP

Topic: Building math skills for middle-schoolers

MEET CHESTER EXCHANGE (IN-PERSON SESSIONS)*

*For those attending an in-person session, we will follow current public health guidelines regarding Covid-related issues. If you have any questions, email:
edoherty@chesterexchange.org