A Multi-Year Funding Initiative
The Seed-And-Scale Match Fund is a signature funding initiative of The Alliance for Health Equity (AHE) that supports community-based organizations working to address key social determinants of health in Greater Coatesville. Seed-And-Scale is designed to help organizations launch new ideas, strengthen existing programs, and scale solutions rooted in community need and lived experience.
2024 Funding Cycle
(July 1, 2024 – December 31, 2025)
The first Seed-And-Scale funding cycle ran from July 1, 2024 through December 31, 2025. During this period, AHE distributed a total of $870,000 through a combination of initial grants, donor contributions, and matching funds to 17 Coatesville based nonprofit organizations who focused their programs on health, mental health, education, employment, housing, and/or food security.
The outcomes and lessons learned from this funding cycle continue to inform AHE’s approach to community investment.
Pictured Above: Seed-And-Scale Grantee CYWA distributing healthy food to Coatesville community members.
2024 Philanthropic Focus Areas and Awardees
Health
Mental Health
Education
Employment
Food Security
Housing
Health access refers to the equitable provision of healthcare services, ensuring that every individual, regardless of income, location, race, gender, or other social factors, can obtain timely, appropriate, and affordable care without facing unnecessary obstacles.
The Alliance for Health Equity awarded an initial grant of $60,000 to three local organizations, Maternal and Child Health Consortium (MCHC), Mitzvah Circle and Family Services of Chester County. This funding came with a unique opportunity: each organization could unlock a dollar-for-dollar match up to the amount of their original grant, based on the funds they independently raised.
Each organization ended up successfully securing matching contributions. This innovative structure transformed the original $60,000 investment into a total of $180,000 in community benefit.
| Seed-And-Scale Funding under Health Access | ||||
| Initial Grant from AHE | Program Name | Funds Raised by the Organization(s) | Funds Matched by AHE | |
| Maternal and Child Health Consortium | $ 25,000.00 | Community Health Worker model | $ 25,000.00 | $ 25,000.00 |
| Mitzvah Circle | $ 20,000.00 | Critical gaps in support for vulnerable populations | $ 20,000.00 | $ 20,000.00 |
| Family Services of Chester County | $ 15,000.00 | STD Prevention Outreach Program | $ 15,000.00 | $ 15,000.00 |
| TOTAL: | $ 60,000.00 | $ 60,000.00 | $ 60,000.00 | |
| Total Funding Amount that went into the Community: $180,000 | ||||
Click on each nonprofit to learn more about their program and impact highlights!
Mental health access means creating a system where individuals can easily obtain the support and treatment they need, free from stigma, financial hardship, or logistical obstacles, to maintain emotional and psychological well-being. It involves fostering inclusive environments, expanding availability of services, and promoting awareness so that everyone can thrive, cope with life challenges, and engage meaningfully in their personal, social, and professional lives.
The Alliance for Health Equity awarded an initial grant of $60,000 to four grantees specifically focused on mental health. These organizations are: The Bridge Academy, CYWA, Max’s Kicks for Kids, and THE POINT. The grantees delivered trauma-informed, culturally responsive programming that addressed emotional wellbeing, resilience, and healing across youth, families, and vulnerable populations.
Each organization ended up successfully securing matching contributions. This innovative structure transformed the original $60,000 investment into a total of $180,000 in community benefit.
| Seed-And-Scale Funding under Mental Health | ||||
| Organization: | Initial Grant from AHE | Program Name | Funds Raised by the Organization(s) | Funds Matched by AHE |
| CYWA | $ 30,000 | Homeless Empowerment Pilot Program | $ 30,000 | $ 30,000 |
| The Bridge Academy | $ 10,000 | Bridge Community WEALTH | $ 10,000 | $ 10,000 |
| Max’s Kicks for Kids | $ 10,000 | Shoe Distribution to Youth | $ 10,000 | $ 10,000 |
| The Point | $ 10,000 | POINT School-Based Outreach | $ 10,000 | $ 10,000 |
| TOTAL: | $ 60,000.00 | $ 60,000.00 | $ 60,000.00 | |
| Total Funding that went into the Community: $180,000 | ||||
Click on each nonproft to learn more about their program and highlights!
This tripled impact enabled these organizations to expand their reach, deepen their services, and deliver critical resources to vulnerable populations across Greater Coatesville Area. AHE’s approach not only provided immediate support but also empowered local partners to build sustainable fundraising momentum.
Education Access refers to the availability of high-quality learning environments, enrichment opportunities, and academic support systems that enable children and youth to thrive. In Greater Coatesville, educational equity is deeply tied to long-term wellbeing, economic mobility, and community resilience.
The Alliance for Health Equity awarded $45,000 in Seed & Scale grants to two partners advancing educational opportunity: the Coatesville Area Public Library (CAPL) and the Educational Equity Alliance (Coatesville Kids to College). Through the match fund structure, both organizations leveraged additional dollars to expand literacy programs, strengthen early childhood and K–12 supports, and create safe, engaging learning spaces for children and teens.
Together, these investments reached thousands of children and families, strengthened school partnerships, and expanded access to literacy, enrichment, and academic support across the Coatesville Area School District.
Each organization ended up successfully securing matching contributions. This innovative structure transformed the original $45,000 investment into a total of $135,000 in community benefit.
| Seed-And-Scale Funding under Education | ||||
| Organization: | Initial Grant from AHE | Program Name | Funds Raised by the Organization(s) | Funds Matched by AHE |
| Coatesville Area Public Library | $ 25,000 | Expansion of Literacy Programs | $ 25,000 | $ 25,000 |
| Educational Equity Alliance | $ 20,000 | Coatesville Kids to College | $ 20,000 | $ 20,000 |
| TOTAL: | $ 45,000.00 | $ 45, 000.00 | $ 45,000.00 | |
| Total Funding that went into the Community: $135,000 | ||||
Click on each nonprofit to learn more about their programs and Seed-And-Scale Highlights!
This tripled impact enabled these organizations to expand their reach, deepen their services, and deliver critical resources to vulnerable populations across Greater Coatesville Area. AHE’s approach not only provided immediate support but also empowered local partners to build sustainable fundraising momentum.
Employment access refers to the ability of individuals to secure stable, livable-wage work that supports long-term economic mobility. This includes not only job placement, but also the wraparound supports including transportation, mental health, skill-building, and safe learning environments, that make employment possible and sustainable.
The Alliance for Health Equity awarded an initial $70,000 in Seed-And-Scale grants to three local organizations: Chester County OIC (CCOIC), Coatesville Youth Initiative (CYI), and Open Hearth. Each organization had the opportunity to unlock a dollar-for-dollar match up to the amount of their original grant.
| Seed-And-Scale Funding under Employment | ||||
| Organization: | Initial Grant from AHE | Program Name | Funds Raised by the Organization(s) | Funds Matched by AHE |
| Chester County OIC | $25,000 | Workforce Reintegration Program | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| Coatesville Youth Initiative | $30,000 | ServiceCorps Project | $30,000 | $30,000 |
| Open Hearth | $15,000 | JumpStart | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| TOTAL: | $ 70,000.00 | $ 70, 000.00 | $ 70,000.00 | |
| Total Funding that went into the Community: $210,000 | ||||
Click on each nonprofit to learn about their program and Seed-And-Scale highlights!
The organizations successfully secured full matching contributions. These investments in our community strengthened employment pathways, expanded youth workforce development, and removed critical barriers such as transportation and infrastructure limitations.
AHE’s approach not only provided immediate support but also empowered local partners to build sustainable fundraising momentum.
Food security refers to consistent access to nutritious, affordable food that supports health, dignity, and overall wellbeing. In Greater Coatesville, food access is deeply connected to economic stability, chronic disease prevention, and the ability of families, especially seniors and youth, to thrive.
The Alliance for Health Equity awarded $15,000 in Seed & Scale grants to two local partners: Meals on Wheels of Chester County (MOWCC) and the Believe and Achieve Foundation (B&A). Through the match fund structure, both organizations leveraged additional dollars to expand food access, strengthen community partnerships, and deliver fresh, nutritious meals to seniors, students, and families across the region.
Together, these investments supported homebound seniors, schoolaged youth, and families experiencing food insecurity, ensuring that nutritious meals reached those who needed them most.
| Seed-And-Scale Funding under Food Security | ||||
| Organization: | Initial Grant from AHE | Program Name | Funds Raised by the Organization(s) | Funds Matched by AHE |
| Meals on Wheels of Chester County | $5,000 | Nutritious Meals for Homebound Seniors | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Believe and Achieve Foundation | $10,000 | Boost and Farm Fresh Market | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| TOTAL: | $15,000 | $15,000 | $15,000 | |
| Total Funding that went into the Community: $45,000 | ||||
Click on each nonprofit to learn more about their programs and Seed-And-Scale highlights!
Housing or in our case ‘Housing Stability’ refers to the ability of individuals and families to secure and maintain safe, affordable, and consistent housing. We believe this is a foundational determinant of health, economic mobility, and family wellbeing. In Greater Coatesville, rising rents, limited affordable units, and multigenerational poverty create persistent barriers for single parents, seniors, and families at risk of homelessness.
The Alliance for Health Equity awarded $50,000 in Seed & Scale grants to three partners advancing housing stability: North Star of Chester County, Home of the Sparrow, and Friends Association. Through the match fund structure, these organizations leveraged additional dollars to prevent homelessness, provided rental assistance, delivered life skills training, and support families navigating crises.
Together, these investments stabilized households, prevented evictions, and strengthened long-term pathways toward independence and selfsufficiency.
| Seed-And-Scale Funding under Housing | ||||
| Organization: | Initial Grant from AHE | Program Name | Funds Raised by the Organization(s) | Funds Matched by AHE |
| North Star of Chester County | $10,000 | Homelessness prevention and self-sufficiency program | $10,000 | $10,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | $15,000 | Housing for older women | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| Friends Association | $15,000 | Life Skills Program | $15,000 | $15,000 |
| TOTAL: | $40,000 | $40,000 | $40,000 | |
| Total Funding that went into the Community: $120,000 | ||||
Click on each nonprofit to learn about their program and Seed-And-Scale highlights!
About the Seed-And-Scale Match Fund
Launched in 2024 as part of AHE’s Trust-Based Philanthropy process, the Seed-And-Scale Match Fund provides two-year funding to 18 nonprofit organizations serving the Coatesville Area School District.
The Seed-And-Scale Match Fund is designed to empower projects and programs that address crucial issues such as health, mental health, education, employment, and housing.
We seek initiatives with the potential to grow, reach a broader audience, and significantly enhance the well-being of our community. By expanding their scope and impact, these organizations will help drive lasting positive change in the Coatesville area.
Philanthropic Support
AHE is dedicated to equipping all Seed-And-Scale recipients with the tools they need to successfully advance the health and wellbeing of the Greater Coatesville community.
AHE offers personalized capacity-building training to each recipient. Additionally, AHE is excited to announce that it will match every donation made to a Seed-And-Scale Grant recipient dollar-for-dollar!
