The Volunteer English Program in Chester County is an independent, 501.c.3 non profit organization established in 1986. The program provides accessible, affordable, and achievable language instruction to new English language speakers. Your gift of any size helps to change the life of an adult in our community.
Thank you for considering a generous contribution to any of the Volunteer English Program opportunities listed below:
Giving Tuesday 2023 is a global initiative to support non-profits that you care about. To join friends of VEP on November 28th or throughout this campaign, click here to make your valuable one-time or recurring donation. Thank you!
VEP Annual Fund 2023-2024: Click here to make a one-time or recurring gift to VEP’s annual campaign. All gifts are considered unrestricted contributions to support VEP’s general operations unless otherwise directed.
Books and Online Resources: Click here to ensure that VEP students and tutors have access to free books and online subscriptions .
Meredith (Huffman) Loving Connections Fund: Click here to help us support adult learners’ professional and personal achievements through English language acquisition.
To discuss any of the above or to make a gift to the VEP Sustainability or Endowment Funds, please contact Terri Potrako, Executive Director by phone 610.918.8222 ext. 5 or via email terri.potrako@volunteerenglish.org. The fund is secured with the Chester County Community Foundation in West Chester.
If you are a recurring donor and wish to make a change to your gift, please click here to communicate your intentions with the Volunteer English Program development team.
HEARTFELT THANKS TO OUR COMMUNITY OF SUPPORTERS
To those who donated to our Board Match Challenge in June, we thank you! The generosity of students, tutors, and friends throughout the community exceeded our expectations! Our first Board Challenge of $12,000 raised a combined total of $36,351.
The 3rd Annual Chester County Tennis Open raised just over $5,000 for VEP and provided 350 pounds of much-needed food and supplies for those who depend on the West Chester Food Cupboard. Thank you to the Community Organizers, Players, and Sponsors for your enthusiasm and generosity.
The Kimberton Whole Foods “Round Up at the Register” in July resulted in a combined contribution of $3,695 to support program activities (including books, online subscription, and workshops for tutors) at VEP. Thank you to Morgan and Becca for the invitation to participate again this year.
Volunteer English Program in Chester County is a 501.c.3 nonprofit organization – contributions to which are tax-deductible to the fullest extent permitted by law. For your reference: VEP’s EIN#22-2685077.
A copy of the official registration and financial information for the Volunteer English Program in Chester County may be obtained by contacting the PA Department of State, toll-free within PA, at 800.732.0999. Certificate #7231. Registration does not imply endorsement.
Hard copy of VEP’s Annual Financial Statement and/or IRS 990 are available upon request to terri.potrako@volunteerenglish.org.