A Brief History Of The 1st Black Hospital In Coatesville
This February, we are taking a closer look at Black Health and Wellness in the US, in recognition of both Black History Month and American Heart Month. At The Alliance for Health Equity, our mission is to advance a more equitable, resilient, and...
Focusing On Black Health And Wellness This February
Everyone knows that February is Black History Month—a time for honoring and recognizing the contributions, adversities, and amazing triumphs of the many Black Americans that have helped shape our nation. But did you know that February is also...
Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King And His Influence On The Nation
Each year, around the birthdate of Dr. Martin Luther King, national gatherings are held to celebrate the remembrance and influence that Dr. Martin Luther King had on our county. This year, Martin Luther King (MLK) Day is celebrated Monday, January...
Grant Announcement
The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) is pleased to announce a two-year grant award in the amount of $225,000 to the Opportunities Industrialization Center Inc. at Chester County (OIC) for the Coatesville Homelessness and Unemployment Collective....
Red Umbrella Response Fund Distribution: Serving the Community
Hurricane Ida’s impact on the Coatesville community has been profound and lasting. After that devastating day in early September of 2021, as the flood waters began to recede in the hardest hit sections of the city, a single red umbrella was pulled...
The Evolution Of Giving: Alignment with Values
In a recent article, Harvard Business Review stated that philanthropy’s new agenda lies in creating value. We are proud to say that The Alliance for Health Equity, formerly the Brandywine Health Foundation, has evolved over the past 20 years and is...
An Update On Where We Stand In The Aftermath of Hurricane Ida
The remnants of Hurricane Ida passed over the northeastern United States in early September, 2021, leaving catastrophic damage and flooding in its wake. Since then, the storm has had a profound and lasting impact on the Coatesville community of...
Discussing The Need For DEI In Nonprofit Spending
The backbone of a comfortable, productive, and encouraging nonprofit workspace is Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). DEI supports and allows employees to display their genuine selves without the fear of being marginalized. And when employees...
Hurricane Ida’s Impact On The Coatesville Community
In early September, Hurricane Ida displaced 40 families in the Coatesville community, while many more families and individuals were impacted by flood waters. Emergency crews worked tirelessly throughout the night in an effort to rescue people from...
The Alliance for Health Equity Celebrates 20 Years Of Impact
The Alliance for Health Equity is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary. In 2001, we launched our mission, as we strived to initiate and support programs to improve the health and well-being of our community. We have not strayed far from that...
7 Myths About Philanthropy
The Merriam-Webster Dictionary tells us the word philanthropy is derived from Greek roots, which literally translate to “love of mankind.” By definition, philanthropy is an act or gift made to promote goodwill to fellow members of the human race....
Celebrating Black Philanthropy Month TENacity: Making Equity Real
Black Philanthropy Month (BPM), observed every August, is a global celebration and concerted campaign to elevate African descent giving. Created by Dr. Jackie Bouvier Copeland and the Pan-African Women's Philanthropy Network (PAWPNet), BPM launched...