United Way of Chester County

Welcome to the NEXT Generation United Way!

We are thrilled to share the exciting news that we purchased and renovated a 5,000 square foot stand-alone building, located at 150 John Robert Thomas Drive in the Commons at Lincoln Center Office Park in Exton, that serves as the permanent new headquarters for our staff as well as host a Social Innovation Lab, Leadership Training Center and Financial Independence Hub for the community.

The decision to buy a building happened rather quickly, due to our current office lease entering its final year and an increase in rent. Our Board of Directors decided that this strategic move was necessary to set us up for the next generation. We looked at the new building in February 2022 and closed on the sale on June 1. Demolition and renovation started quickly afterward.

Funds were raised through a silent capital campaign to ensure that it did not affect the annual campaign that supports our nonprofit grants. In just 57 days, we raised $1.395 million and all donors agreed to give their gifts above any current annual support!

“United Way of Chester County is beyond grateful for our Board of Directors and Board Chair, Brian Parsons, who worked tirelessly to help make this permanent home a possibility.
Due to their generosity, our rent now goes away returning $80,000 to the community that would have otherwise gone to rent and occupancy costs. That money will now be invested back into the community.”
Christopher Saello
President & CEO

Social Innovation Lab

Created for the next generation of social entrepreneurs
State of the art collaborative center designed to jumpstart innovative and creative approaches to community problems
Includes incubation space for small and start up nonprofits in a co-working environment

Leadership Training Center