​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.” 

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.
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​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.

​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.

​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.