Southeastern Pennsylvania is the cradle of rotary wing aviation in the US. Located in West Chester, Pa., the American Helicopter Museum and Education Center is dedicated to preserving helicopter and rotary wing history. With dozens of aircraft in its collection, the museum is the leading educational center for helicopter history. We chat with the museum's Paul Kahan, Executive Director, and David Vanderhoof, Visitor Operations Manager, to learn about the its collection of historic and model helicopters. Paul and David talk us through the educational programs and shed light on how the museum works to stay relevant, focused on the future while preserving the past.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

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American Helicopter Museum and Education Center

• Website: helicoptermuseum.org
• Instagram: instagram.com/amerhelimuseum
• Facebook: facebook.com/americanhelicoptermuseum
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/american-helicopter-museum-and-education-center
• YouTube
• Aircraft on display at the museum

Local Business Spotlight

• Roots Cafe
• American Red Cross – West Chester
• MGC Utilities

Kidney Donation

• kidney.org
• kidneyregistry.com
• Information about organ donation in Pennsylvania

David Vanderhoof

• AirplaneGeeks.com
• aviationnewstalknetwork.com/show/uav-news-talk/
• David on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davidvanderhoof
• David on Instagram: @What_Just_Flew_By_Photo
• Email: david@helicoptermuseum.org

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Students from under-resourced communities face hurdles that can block or limit their educational opportunities. We speak with Katie Duffus, Executive Director, Chester County Futures, to learn how she and her colleagues support students, connecting them to resources and networks, to enable those young people to flourish in school and life. As Chester County Futures celebrates its 30th anniversary, Katie explains how her team walks with students from middle school through college graduation and beyond. She spells out their programs and explains how students can engage with this program across Chester County. Katie also shares her insight as a nonprofit leader, including skills garnered as a two-sport college athlete.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

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Chester County Futures

• Website: ccfutures.org
• Instagram: instagram.com/chestercountyfutures
• Facebook: facebook.com/chestercountyfutures
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/chester-county-futures

Local Organization Spotlight

• First Resource Bank
• Coatesville Area School District

Additional Links

• Smedley County Park

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Finding quality mental health and well-being support can make the difference between struggling and flourishing. We sit down with Katie Bowman, Executive Director with New London Counseling Center, about how her team of therapists works to meet the needs of communities in southern Chester County. Katie explains how as a nonprofit, the organization provides counseling, group education, and workshops for local adults and young people. She guides us through the different avenues that her therapists work with and support their neighbors. Katie helps us understand how they partner with schools and other nonprofits to support young people. Importantly, Katie also dispels some myths around people seeking help - making it clear that seeking help is a sign of strength.

OUR PARTNER

Southern Chester County Chamber of Commerce

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New London Counseling Center

• Website: newlondoncounselingcenter.com
• Instagram: instagram.com/newlondoncounselingcenter/
• Facebook: facebook.com/NewLondonCounselingCenter/
• YouTube: youtube.com/@newlondoncounselingcenter3362
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/new-london-counseling-center-pa/
• Katie Bowman on LinkedIn

Local Business Spotlight

• Lola’s
• Jackson & Haines (on Instagram)
• Brookside Greenhouse (on Facebook)
• Maple Shade Greenhouse

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