West Chester, PA – December 4, 2024 – North Star of Chester County, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting working single parents in the community, has been awarded a $50,000 grant from GSK as part of the prestigious GSK IMPACT Awards. The funding will help further North Star’s mission to prevent homelessness and promote self-sufficiency among working single-parent families in Chester County. Only 20 organizations across the Philadelphia area and North Carolina's Triangle region received this award, recognizing the critical work being done to address pressing social issues in these communities. In the Philadelphia region, the GSK IMPACT Awards are presented in collaboration with Philadelphia Foundation.
“We are incredibly grateful to GSK for their generous support and for recognizing the IMPACT of our work,” said Donald Neimetz, Executive Director of North Star of Chester County. “This grant will allow us to reach more families, ensuring single parents and their children have access to the resources they need to achieve stability, independence, and a brighter future.”
North Star’s Homelessness Prevention and Self-Sufficiency Program provides financial assistance and personalized supportive services to working single parents, who are at risk of homelessness. They also provide additional supportive services including access to an office pantry, gas and grocery gift cards, and funding for children’s programs. As rents continue to rise, housing instability has become an increasing concern in Chester County. Over the last year, North Star has seen a rise in the number of families seeking help.
“The GSK IMPACT Award is a significant recognition of North Star’s efforts to create lasting change in our community,” said Neimetz. “This funding will enhance our ability to provide critical services to families in need.
North Star of Chester County serves ALICE families (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, and Employed). ALICE families work but do not earn enough to get by on their own. Many North Star families are not eligible for other assistance programs.
The GSK IMPACT Awards are designed to recognize nonprofit organizations that are making a measurable IMPACT in their communities by addressing critical social challenges. The awards support organizations that work to improve public health and social equity, providing them with the resources needed to increase their reach and effectiveness.
About North Star of Chester County: North Star of Chester County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preventing homelessness and promoting self-sufficiency for working single parents and their children. For more information about North Star of Chester County and how you can support their efforts, visit www.northstarofcc.org.
About GSK: GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more at gsk.com.
For Media Inquiries, Contact: Nicholas Lohr, Project Manager
North Star of Chester County
Phone: 610-696-5675
Email: nick@northstarofcc.org
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