West Chester Area Non-Profit Spotlight: Canine Partners for Life

WEST CHESTER, PA -- While West Chester is known for its bustling downtown district, small businesses, history, and entrepreneurial spirit, there are several area nonprofits working tirelessly to ensure that the borough can fulfill it's potential.

One of those charities is Cochranville-based Canine Partners for Life.

Nonprofit: Canine Partners for Life

Founded: 1989

Founder: Darlene Sullivan

Address: 334 Faggs Manor Rd, Cochranville

Website: www.k94life.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Canin...

Contact: info@k94life.org

Mission Statement: "The mission of Canine Partners for Life is to increase the independence and quality of life of individuals with physical, developmental, and cognitive disabilities or who are in other situations of need. We achieve our mission by providing and sustaining professionally trained service and companion dogs."

How you can help: Volunteers can provide a wide variety of services for Canine Partners for Life. Some roles include:

• Community Puppy Home
• Temporary Puppy Home
• Home Companion Training Home
• Cuddle Time Volunteers
• Walking Volunteers
• Grooming/Bathing Assistant
• Weekend Dog Sitter
• Socialization Handler
• Hospitality Volunteers
• Public Relations Assistant
• Therapy Dog Handlers
• Office Assistants
• Facility/Maintenance Assistants
• Short Term Volunteers / On Call Volunteers

Read about their puppy raising program here.

For information on giving opportunities, see here.

Patch file photo.