CUYS in the News
Delaware County Funders Chester City Tour
October 2023
Frances Sheehan of The Foundation for Delaware County, and Jennifer Bohnenberger of the Independence Foundation organized this event to spotlight Chester organizations working hard for the community.
Chester’s 3rd Bike Rodeo in Eyre Park
October 2023
Chester’s 3rd Bike Rodeo took place this past Saturday in Eyre Park. While I was there, a few dozen families braved the wind as kids circled the walking/biking path after their quick bike safety lesson.
Local Volunteers Support YDU Bike Rodeo
June 2023
Local volunteers helped make Youth Development United’s second bike rodeo a great success. Bike donations are now being accepted for the third event, scheduled for October 21.
Pickleball Returns to Memorial Park with Youth Development United
May 2023
Several youth and a few adults participated in what is considered the fastest growing sport in the United States.
Nonprofit Leaders Invest for the Future
April 2023
More than 4,500 nonprofits serve Delaware County. Two recently launched agency endowments with the assistance of The Foundation for Delaware County.
Chester Youth Orgs Receive Grants from Trails Coalition
April 2023
The Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Circuit Trails Coalition announced an investment of $150,000 to support community-led programming along trails in the nine-county Circuit Trails network in Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey.
Chester Giving Circle Awards Grants to 37 nonprofits
January 2023
The Chester Giving Circle, a program of The Community’s Foundation, announced its fourth annual grant awards to Delaware County charitable organizations that provide for the education, youth development, safety, health, community building, economic development, historical preservation, and basic needs of and for Chester residents.
Self-Defense Class Raises $1100
January 2023
Over 35 Delaware County women and girls came together to learn self-defense tips, and raised enough money for the class to be held again in Chester.
Bike Rodeo Brings Communities Together
November 2022
Residents of Chester, Swarthmore and nearby towns came together to share a fun-filled experience.
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Wheelie Good Time!
November 2022
Bikes, t-shirts, books and more were distributed at Chester’s first Bike Rodeo.
Daily Times
Adult Double Dutch Club Shares Skills With Chester Children
September 2022
Women and children inspired in friendship, fitness, fun and fellowship.
Daily Times
Rotary Fun Fair Helps Increase Access to Soccer
September 2022
Fun games and generous sponsorship help cover Soccer for Success expenses for three children participating this school year.
The Swarthmorean
Chester Family Bowling Night Inspired by Wallingford Family
September 2022
Event provides no-cost opportunity for invaluable family fun.
The Swarthmorean
Swarthmore Recreation Association Raises Money for Chester Upland Youth
June 2022
A collaboration raised nearly $3,000 and made for a fun afternoon.
Eastern PA Youth Soccer: Growing Local
Spring 2022
Inequities shouldn’t prevent kids from participating in sports and being involved in their communities.
The Swarthmorean
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Eddystone Elementary students learn healthy living skills
February 2022
Chester Upland Youth Soccer’s new sister organization, Youth Development United, launched a “Winter Wellness” program at Eddystone Elementary School this week.
Daily Times
Free Soccer Clinic
August 2021
On Saturday, September 11th from 11 am to 12 noon, the Chester Upland Youth Soccer (CUYS) will run a soccer clinic for all interested children, ages 3-14, at Little Crum Creek Park in Swarthmore.
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Goals in Gardens
August 2021
On Saturday, July 24, children and families of Chester Upland Youth Soccer (CUYS) spent three hours on the gorgeous Swarthmore College campus enjoying a garden tour, a nature craft, a pizza picnic, and high-energy soccer in a picturesque setting.
The Swarthmorean
Chester Upland Youth Soccer Saturdays are back
April 2021
After a year of running online-only programs, Chester Upland Youth Soccer brought back their popular Soccer Saturday program last month.
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Youth get a chance to get back to 'Soccer Saturday'
March 2021
After months on Zoom, area children are getting the chance to get out in the fresh air and fields of Wallingford to enjoy "Soccer Saturday."
Daily Times
For Chester Podcast Episode #2: Chester Upland Youth Soccer During COVID-19
December 2020
The nonprofit soccer club hasn’t let the pandemic stop them from providing programming to kids in Chester, Pa.
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The Community’s Foundation names Chester Upland Youth Soccer ‘Community Organization of the Year’
April 2020
According to TCF’s Executive Director, Heather Finnegan “Chester Upland Youth Soccer’s program is a ‘complete program.’ They are using the game of soccer as a tool to teach so much more than just soccer skills.