The Exchange Club of West Chester, PA
Serving West Chester, PA since 1946!
Youth Programs
A.C.E. Award Winners & Family
Unity for Service
The Exchange Club of West Chester is dedicated to serving the local community through various service and fundraising projects. Our club founded in 1946 has served our community for more than 78 years. We are part of The National Exchange Club, an organization serving Family, Community, and Country for over 113 years - founded in 1911!
We'd love for you to join us at one of our meetings or a service project.
We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM at the West Chester Golf & Country Club.
We'd love for you to join us at one of our meetings or a service project.
We meet on the 1st & 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM at the West Chester Golf & Country Club.
4 Areas of Impact
One Immense Difference
The Exchange Club, a service organization with a strong presence across the United States, is dedicated to four fundamental pillars that guide its mission and activities: Americanism, Community Service, Youth Activities, and Prevention of Child Abuse.
Together, these four pillars embody the Exchange Club’s vision of a better society, where patriotism, community support, youth empowerment, and child welfare are actively promoted and realized.
Click to the right to learn more about each pillar.
Prevention of Child Abuse
Our National Project since 1979. Through our Exchange Club Family Center, we have increased awareness of Child Abuse and how it can be prevented by helping families at risk.
Americanism
As one nation under God, we promote pride in the U.S.A. while celebrating our Veterans and our country's rich heritage.
Community Service
The Lifeline of Exchange, this area of impact allows our club to identify the needs of our community and offer assistance to fill gaps in services.
Youth Programs
Designed to encourage our future leaders and volunteers, we provide scholarships, mentoring, and guidance, along with service recognition.
Helping Our Community Thrive!
Our Vision: A strong America, safe communities, and unified people.
Our Mission: Inspiring communities to become better places to live.
Our Motto: Unity for Service.
Our Motto: Unity for Service.
All three are personified in our relationship with the "Exchange Club Family Center" (Director Amy Defonzo pictured center) which is part of "Family Service of Chester County" (Director Mark Butler pictured on right). The Exchange Club Family Center is committed to the prevention of child abuse through mentoring and counseling at-risk families. Family Service of Chester County whose mission is to provide life-changing individual and family support by removing barriers and providing access to counseling, case management, youth services, and family programs.
Our support of these organizations is one example of how the Exchange Club of West Chester impacts our local community. We also have programs that help the various First Responders in the West Chester area and other causes of interest to our members.
Come help us continue on our Vision and mission with Unity for Service!
Bob House, Past President - Exchange Club of West Chester, PA;
Amy Defonzo, Director - Exchange Club Family Center (center);
Mark Butler, Director - Family Service of Chester County (right)
Amy Defonzo, Director - Exchange Club Family Center (center);
Mark Butler, Director - Family Service of Chester County (right)
A Sampling of Our Club Activities in 2023-2024!
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