Empowering youth, strengthening families, and mobilizing communities through literacy, mindfulness, and expressive arts.
Through mindfulness tools, artistic initiatives, and professional development training for staff, our programs increase resiliency and create positive pathways towards productive and fulfilling futures for youth. We work though multiple intentional strategies (C.A.L.M.) to offset the stressful effects Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Coatesville and Kennett Square have daunting challenges. Many face the threat of poverty and come from woefully under-resourced communities.
The Literacy Project Foundation reports that 3 out of 4 people on welfare cannot read. Additionally, 50% of unemployed individuals between the ages of 16 and 21 are not considered literate.
We are profoundly hopeful that as a county - working together - we can reach our goals that every child in Chester County has the skills/tools and opportunities they need to achieve at their highest capacity.
Community Partnerships and Programs connect and engage youth, families, and seniors - creating lasting change in their lives and in their communities.
AHHAH provides a variety of trauma-sensitive programming for youth in care with the Chester County youth Center. We believe that every child should be given the tools and opportunity to succeed.
Our worshops are designed to provide teachers, parents, and organization leaders with...
Through Early Childhood Literacy Initiatives, creative arts workshops, and community movement, AHHAH supports the whole family.