After someone is shot, we respond to their bedside to provide comfort, to see to their needs, and to support their ongoing safety. Through peers, case managers, and social workers, we support their recovery from the hospital room, through their return to the community, and beyond. As a result of the Crozer closure, Chester Community Coalition is working with neighboring trauma hospitals to reimagine the hospital-linked violence intervention program

Trauma is disruptive. It can prevent you from working, maintaining relationships, or actively participating in your own life. Grief can exhaust you to the point that you are unable to find the energy to follow through on plans – ultimately derailing your life and the lives of those who depend on you. Case management can help you get back on track. Through assessment, planning, coordination, and resource connection, our case manager supports you in finding necessary resources or reaching personal goals related to housing, financial support, health and wellbeing, etc. 

Chester Community Coalition offers trauma-informed trainings and workshops designed to equip staff, partners, and community members with the tools to recognize and respond to the impact of community violence and trauma. This includes: 

• Mental Health First Aid 

• Teen Mental Health First Aid

• Grief Workshop

• Social Awareness Parenting Workshop

• Compassion Fatigue and Burnout for Professionals 

• Gun Safety & Safe Storage

Teaches how to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illnesses and substance use disorders; gives skills needed to reach out and provide initial help and support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem or experiencing a crisis. 

CCC's boxing program, for youth ages 14–18, offers a structured, disciplined outlet for processing stress and trauma through physical activity. Coaches are trained in trauma-informed approaches that emphasize self-control, focus, and resilience, helping participants channel difficult emotions constructively. The program is paired with a trauma-informed discussion curriculum that builds confidence and a sense of belonging within a supportive community.

CCC's basketball program, for youth ages 14–18, uses the court as a space for connection, mentorship, and healing for those impacted by community violence. Beyond skill-building, sessions incorporate trauma-informed coaching practices that help participants build trust, develop emotional regulation, and form positive relationships with mentors and peers. The program is paired with a trauma-informed discussion curriculum, creating a consistent, safe outlet during a critical time in their lives.

The outreach worker can provide information, education, and resources. He/she can also be a helping hand and listening ear, helping you connect to the right services at Chester Community Coalition or other partner organizations. Through outreach, we can increase understanding, promote engagement, and strengthen our community. 

The Chester Community Coalition (CCC) hosts an annual Wear Orange Peace Walk and Block Party in Chester, Pennsylvania, to honor victims of gun violence and advocate for community peace. The event typically takes place in early June

Every year the CCC family gathers resources to give back to families in need during the holiday season.

The CCC (Chester Community Coalition) GEMS Gala is an annual fundraising event celebrating individuals and organizations who champion trauma-informed care and anti-gun violence initiatives in Chester and Delaware County, PA.