Two Oxford Area High School seniors receive full room, board, and tuition to attend the College. Elizabethtown, Pa. - Recently, Elizabethtown College announced the 2024 recipients of the Rigg Family Chester County Futures (CCF) Scholarship. Oxford Area High School seniors Daniela P. Ayllon and Emely Rodriguez were each awarded the scholarship, which provides full room, board, and tuition for up to eight semesters to attend the College. “Chester County Futures is very thankful for the partnership with Elizabethtown College, which continues to provide hope and opportunities for students to succeed in life while investing in the future,” Chester County Futures Executive Director, Katie Breslin Duffus said. “Together we provide the support, resources, and encouragement to pursue their dreams and achieve their goals, ensuring that no obstacle stands in the way of their success.” Established in 2018, the scholarship is funded by alumnus Robert ’74 and Karen Rigg to provide financial assistance to underrepresented or first-generation students from the CCF program each year who attend Elizabethtown College. In 2021, the Riggs generously gave the College the largest gift pledge toward an endowed scholarship by a living donor in College history to support the scholarship. “This scholarship will help me achieve my goals, the first of which is getting a college education and not having to worry about my financial security,” Rodriguez, who plans to study Psychology at Etown said. “I will be able to have access to resources like an internship that will help me in my future career. I sincerely thank the Riggs for this wonderful opportunity and scholarship.” The scholarship is closely tied to the CCF program to which Bob and Karen are also dedicated supporters. The CCF program connects students with opportunities, resources, and support to empower success in school and post-secondary life. Students who have completed the Chester County Futures “Passport to College” program receive preference in the Rigg Scholarship application process. “CCF and the Riggs have granted me the opportunity to pursue my goal of expanding my learning without worrying about how I will be getting through,” Ayllon, who intends to study major in Accounting at Etown, said. “Not only have they given me a great support system but they have given me a lifetime experience that I will always cherish forever.”
Students who receive the scholarship also are expected to participate in Elizabethtown College’s Momentum Program, which introduces incoming students to the College’s robust curriculum through real-world learning opportunities and acclimates them to the college environment. Momentum students are connected with student mentors, faculty, professional staff, administrators, and alumni who have been or would have been involved in the Momentum program. Bob graduated from Elizabethtown College in 1974 with a bachelor’s degree in accounting. He is currently a Managing General Partner with Silver Oak LLC, and J&R Real Estate, providing commercial property management in Chester and Berks Counties. A recipient of the College’s prestigious 2022-23 Educate For Service - Service to the College Award, Bob has served as a director on over a dozen nonprofits, including serving as Chair of the Board for the Chester County Community Foundation, now director Emeritus. About Chester County Futures Chester County Futures is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that is dedicated to supporting and connecting students with opportunities, resources and mentorship to empower success in school and post-secondary life. For more information about CCF’s impact and programs, visit www.ccfutures.org. About Elizabethtown College Elizabethtown College, located in southcentral Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, is a private coed institution offering more than 50 health, science, engineering, political science, business, communications, fine art and music, humanities, and education degrees. Discover more: etown.edu.
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High school seniors cross the stage as they graduate from the Passport Program. DOWNINGTOWN, PENN., May 22, 2023 — Families, program staff, and Board of Directors gathered at Downingtown Country Club in honor of the Chester County Futures (CCF) Class of 2023. Students crossed the graduation stage to receive their certificate of completion from the Passport Program. Upon completion of this after school program, high school seniors become eligible for scholarships to aid them as they pursue post-secondary education. This year students received a total of over $450,000 in scholarships. Among those awarded, one student received the Rigg Scholarship, which provides a full ride to attend Elizabethtown College (Etown). Two students also received scholarships from the WSFS CARES Foundation.
About Chester County Futures: Chester County Futures is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive academic support, mentoring and scholarships for motivated underserved youth to succeed in school, higher education and life. For more information about CCF’s impact and programs, visit www.ccfutures.org. Katie Breslin Duffus to join as the organization’s next Executive Director. COATESVILLE, PENN., November 28, 2022 — Chester County Futures (CCF) has named Katie Breslin Duffus as the organization’s new Executive Director. Duffus’ background as an Executive Director and 25 years of working with nonprofits in areas of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility combined with her passion for promoting access to all will help to further advance the mission of the organization. “I am excited to join the CCF organization to help enrich the lives for the students and families of Chester County,” states Duffus.
The Board of Directors and staff are excited to welcome Duffus as they continue their work to bring career development and post-secondary resources to the students of Chester County. “We believe Katie’s experience and insight will be invaluable as we continue to progress with our strategic plan. On behalf of the Board and staff, we look forward to seeing what’s next for the future of CCF with her at the helm,” comments Matthew Rovi, Chairman of the Chester County Futures Board of Directors. Duffus will manage the day-to-day operations for the organization that is known for providing services to prepare Chester County high school students for post-secondary education and life beyond high school. With the announcement of Duffus’ succession comes a sense of excitement and anticipation for what’s to come, as well as the positive impact it will have for Chester County Futures and its students. Duffus succeeds Interim Executive Director, Ryan Walter, who in addition to fulfilling the interim role, has been working with the organization over the past several months on its strategic planning process. Throughout the transition, he will continue to collaborate with CCF on the process as it progresses into its final stages. About Chester County Futures: Chester County Futures is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in 1996 as a poverty prevention program providing academic, mentoring and scholarship support for motivated, economically disadvantaged youth in Chester County. Our goal is to help youth succeed in school, higher education and life. For more information about CCF’s impact and programs, visit www.ccfutures.org. Local nonprofit bids a bittersweet farewell to its Executive Director of 10 years, Ms. Maria McDonald, as she pursues a new personal chapter. COATESVILLE, PENN., May 9, 2022 — Chester County Futures (CCF) announces its Executive Director, Ms. Maria McDonald, is stepping down from her position after 10 years of service to pursue a new and exciting opportunity outside of the region. The organization’s staff and Board of Directors have come together in appreciation and celebration of the profound impact her work has had on lives of the program’s students and the organization as a whole.
Mr. Matthew Rovi, Chairman of the Chester County Futures Board of Directors, commented on the departure. “On behalf of the entire organization, it has been and honor to work alongside Maria. We are truly grateful for all she has done to advance our mission and strengthen the Chester County community. As we look towards the future of CCF, the organization will continue to respond to the changing needs of students and the community. The resiliency of our staff and students has been key to navigating things during the pandemic, and we are excited to celebrate their success and all they have achieved at our upcoming graduation event for the Class of 2022.” To maintain its trajectory and build upon existing momentum while the search for a permanent replacement commences. CCF’s Board of Directors has appointed Mr. Ryan Walter as Interim Executive Director for the organization. CCF has been working with Mr. Walter over the past year to help chart its course in response to shifts in the educational and broader landscape. Along with the invaluable support he's provided, Mr. Walter has a wealth of experience and deep understanding of Chester County that brings consistency during this period of transition. “Thanks to our devoted staff and strength of our partnerships, Chester County Futures will continue to serve students with responsive, dynamic programming designed to help them define the individual path needed to achieve their goals,” Ms. McDonalds states. She adds, “Ryan Walter brings a true understanding of our mission through his work alongside board and staff members to support the organization during this exciting time of transition to new leadership. In a time where we all have experienced unforeseen change, what lies ahead for Chester County Futures is thoughtfully comprehensive.” While the bidding farewell to Ms. McDonald is difficult for everyone in the organization, there’s a sense of excitement for what the future holds and the positive impact it will have for Chester County Future’s students. About Chester County Futures: Chester County Futures is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in 1996 as a poverty prevention program providing academic, mentoring and scholarship support for motivated, economically disadvantaged youth in Chester County. Our goal is to help youth succeed in school, higher education and life. For more information about CCF’s impact and programs, visit www.ccfutures.org. The Lenfest Foundation closes a 21-year partnership with local nonprofit, Chester County Futures, with its largest gift to date as the foundation prepares to close its doors. Caption: For over 20 years, The Lenfest Foundation has provided Chester County Futures with impactful support for its after-school programs, which offers academic and college readiness support to high school students in the county.
COATESVILLE, PENN., March 9, 2022 — The Lenfest Foundation is closing its 21-year partnership with local nonprofit organization, Chester County Futures (CCF), with a final gift of $100,000. The grant will aid the organization with funding its academic support and enrichment programs for underserved high school students in Chester County. “The Lenfest Foundation has provided meaningful support of our work with underserved students in the county since 2000,” said Maria McDonald, Executive Director of Chester County Futures. “That’s 21 years of impactful and vital investment in the youth across our county. They have worked alongside Chester County Futures to narrow the educational gaps and increase college attainment for first generation students in the districts we serve.” Since 2000, the foundation has awarded over $360,000 in contributions to CCF, and it stands to be one of the organization’s longest community partners since CCF’s founding in 1996. Throughout the course of its partnership, The Lenfest Foundation has made a profound impact on the program and the lives of the students it serves. The significance of its support will continue to be felt throughout the Greater Philadelphia region as the foundation prepares to cease grant funding and close its doors by the end of this year. About Chester County Futures: Chester County Futures is an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was formed in 1996 as a poverty prevention program providing academic, mentoring and scholarship support for motivated, economically disadvantaged youth in Chester County. Our goal is to help youth succeed in school, higher education and life. For more information about CCF’s impact and programs, visit www.ccfutures.org. Celebrating where we've been while looking ahead to where we're going. Thanks to the students and staff that have helped make an impact on our program and our community. We are who we are because of you. Click here to read more.
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