About AFS | Committed to Community Impact and Global Charity Support

Helping others

AFS gives back to our community.

At AFS, we believe in the power of community and are dedicated to making a positive impact both locally and beyond. Our commitment goes beyond financial contributions; we actively engage with various initiatives to support and uplift those in need. This includes our collaborative project with a local STEM school, where we help inspire and educate the next generation of innovators. Over the past five years, our efforts have resulted in over $260,000 in donations and goods, reflecting our ongoing dedication to fostering a better world through meaningful community involvement.

West Chester Food Cupboard

We began our annual holiday giving this month supporting the West Chester Food Cupboard! TeamAFS came out in force, donating 553 pounds of food and then helping to stock the shelves throughout the month of November.
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AFS Techie Day

AFS hosted students from Downingtown STEM Academy and Future Leaders of America for National Techies Day. In collaboration with the Chester County Economic Development Council (CCEDC) and the Innovative Technology Action Group (ITAG), we organized presentations and tours to provide students with a real-world glimpse into technology careers.
Hurricane Helene Relief

AFS raised funds to send to The American Red Cross to help children and families who experienced considerable loss and injury from the recent Hurricane Helene.
YWCA Tri-County Area

AFS raised funds to support the mission of the YWCA Tri-County of eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.
Brandywine Valley SPCA

TeamAFS spent time volunteering at the Brandywine Valley SPCA by making the facilities shine and caring for the animals. TeamAFS also brought donated supplies and provided a monetary donation to help with future needs.
Home of the Sparrow Backpack Fundraiser

AFS raised funds to support Home of the Sparrow in supplying backpacks and school supplies to kids in need.
AFS Supports Families through the "Adopt-a-Family" Event

We challenged #TeamAFS and they came through for area families, with our Adopt-a-Family event raising more than $9,700 and providing presents to help make the season brighter. Thanks to everyone who took part in this favorite annual event!
Service Day with Good Works, Inc.

TeamAFS recently volunteered with the Good Works organization – helping to provide home repairs for low-income families in the Chester County area. We worked on a mobile home to remove window air conditioners, assist with laundry, rearrange furniture, replace electrical fixtures and general cleaning. AFS is happy to support our local community and make it a better place for our residents.
Second Service Day at the Brandywine Valley SPCA

TeamAFS had another fun day volunteering at the Brandywine Valley SPCA! Volunteers helped by washing dog bowls, preparing dog food, cleaning and making the SPCA facilities shine. TeamAFS also brought much needed supplies for the cats and dogs as well as giving a monetary donation to help with future needs.
Service Day at the Brandywine Valley SPCA

TeamAFS had a fun day volunteering at the Brandywine Valley SPCA! Volunteers helped stuff giveaway bags for upcoming adoption events, washed dog bowls, washed windows, and snuggled with puppies and kittens. We’re looking forward to doing it again at the end of the month!
Day of Service at the YWCA Tri-County Area

This past weekend TeamAFS traveled to Pottstown and joined the team from the YWCA Tri-County Area (YW3CA) to help finish some of their many spring projects! We worked on indoor painting of classrooms to help get ready for summer camps and outdoor cleanup as well! Thanks to all that participated!
Earth Day Cleanup

On Earth Day, some members of the AFS Operating Committee rolled up their sleeves and got down in the dirt to give back to the community! The OC helped to pick up trash and bring more spring to Miller Park by planting flowers. Thanks for helping keep the community beautiful!
Eagles Huddle Up for Autism

Another great turn out from TeamAFS for a worthy cause! As a top donor, a few lucky colleagues and family members had a chance to “huddle up” with the Eagles on World Autism Day to kick off Autism Awareness Month.
Habitat for Humanity of Chester County

TeamAFS came out in a big way to help Habitat for Humanity of Chester County, donating time and money to help our neighbors build stability and independence through home ownership. Along with raising funds, we had 16 people from AFS rolling up their sleeves to pitch in for the cause. Way to go TeamAFS!
Adopt a Family

TeamAFS is working to make the season bright! We adopted 13 families for Christmas in the Chester County area. We had a lot of fun shopping and wrapping to help make these families’ celebrations a little merrier.
Holiday Giving

We continued to spread holiday cheer with our annual AFS Holiday Giving challenge, collectively surpassing 2021’s total by 20%! TeamAFS was happy to provide much-needed contributions to local Chester County charities and Toys for Tots to help make the holidays better for many families.
Irish Remembrance Day Honored

Our own Bob Kahn took part in Irish Remembrance Day in Brussels on November 12, joining Colonel E.J. Dupont, American Military Attaché from the U.S. Embassy in laying a wreath at the Anglo-Belgian War Memorial-Place Poelaert as a representative of the Irish/Irish American Diaspora in Europe.
Fighting Hunger in West Chester

TeamAFS came together and raised more than $1,695 in November to help the West Chester Food Cupboard fight hunger and give hope to area families. The money raised will help restock shelves and provide fresh and nonperishable food to those in need. We agree that “…because no one should go hungry.”