Phoenixville Charities to Donate to Before 2015 Year's End

With just a few days left in 2015, many look to nonprofits and charities to make a tax deductible donation to before the year’s end. Below is a list of some nonprofit organizations in town. Click on the links for more information.

• The Clinic: This health care facility focuses on the uninsured and under-insured. Mostly staffed by volunteer doctors and nurses, the clinic provides free or low-cost medical care.
• The Phoenixville Jaycees: Well-known for its Dogwood Festival in May as well as a host of events throughout the year, this organization aims to make Phoenixville a better place.
• Main Line Animal Rescue: This local shelter boasts more than four hundred active volunteers, thousands of animals helped every year, a state-of-the-art veterinary clinic, innovative training and educational programs, and almost sixty acres of fenced pastures and walking trails.
• Camphill Village Kimberton Hills: This lively community of residents and volunteers alike focuses on farming and hand-crafted creations. The supportive community fosters growth and development.
• Operation FOCUS: This all-volunteer group creates a safe choice for Phoenixville Area High School students after prom. This year’s event promises to be big and Operation FOCUS hosts a bunch of fundraising events to make the post-prom party great.
• Phoenixville PACS: Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) has been connecting people in the community with resources and emergency assistance since 1972. An average of 190 households receive food assistance each month.
• The Colonial Theatre: A cornerstone of the revitalization of Phoenixville, this non-profit theater features movies, live performances and more.
• Citizen Advocacy of Chester County
• Steel City Blues Society

Did we miss one of your favorite charities? Email justin.heinze@patch.com and we’ll add it to the list.

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