OUR VISIONEvery child has the tools and opportunities to achieve their highest capacity. We accomplish this through a trauma-informed, comprehensive, collective impact plan that addresses the whole child and engages the full community around the goal of empowering its youth to break the cycle of poverty, illiteracy, and low expectations.
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TRANSFORMATION & THE 5 C'SAt AHHAH we work with a simple formula: 5 C's = T
Connection + Compassion + Creativity + Commitment + Courage = Transformation |
WHO WE SERVEWe serve the youth & families of Chester County. Our primary focus is on Coatesville & Kennett Square. As our organization grows we hope to expand our programming to all of the communities in the Greater Delaware Valley.
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Thank You, great Dames!
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We are so honored and excited to announce that AHHAH was selected as one of six finalists in the Great Dames 2024 Remarkable Ideas Competition for our Step Up, Step Out, Make A Difference leadership program for girls in Coatesville! On July 23, AHHAH’s Executive Director Jan Michener joined five other finalists in a Virtual Pitch Event to share visionary ideas for empowering women and girls. We are so thankful to Great Dames, our SUSO team, and all who made this incredible moment possible!
The grand prize winner of the Remarkable Ideas Competition receives a grant package worth $25,000 and will be announced on October 15. To join the Great Dames Giving Circle for updates, visit the link below! |
Step Up, Step Out, Make A Difference!
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Registration is now open for the Step Up, Step Out, Make A Difference leadership program for girls in Grades 8-12 in Coatesville! Sessions will take place on Wednesdays beginning September 11, 2024 at the Coatesville YMCA, and any participant who is not already a YMCA member will receive a free membership!
SUSO is made possible in part by a grant from CCRES. |
![Step Up, Step Out, Make A Difference: Afterschool Program for Coatesville Girls in 8th-12th Grade. Empowerment, Self-Care & Leadership Training. When: Wednesdays 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM. See Session Dates Below. Where: Coatesville YMCA, 295 Hurley Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Fall session runs during the weeks of: September 11, 18, 25; October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; November 6, 13. Winter Session runs during the weeks of: January 8, 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26; March 5, 12. Spring session runs during the weeks of: March 19, 26; April 2, 9, 23, 30; May 1, 7, 21, 28. AHHAH (Arts Holding Hands And Hearts, Inc.). Scan QR code [in lower right corner] to register or contact Alyssa@artsholdinghandsandhearts.com for more information. SUSO is made possible in part by a grant from CCRES.](/uploads/1/3/3/6/133613873/suso2024edit1_orig.png)
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Restorative Justice Open House
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We are so thankful to all who attended and supported AHHAH's Restorative Justice Open House on June 26, 2024! The Open House featured a screening of the trailer for Invisible No More, a documentary film created by AHHAH's Restorative Justice FIlm Making program for young people on probation in Chester County, as well as the Justice Restored 3.0 Traveling Art Exhibit and presentations by our Chester County Commissioners and our incredible Film Making Team. To watch the trailer, visit the link below!
Let's Talk About It!
On March 7, 2024, AHHAH's Executive Director Jan Michener spoke with Chelsea Melrath and Tracy Behringer of WCHE in an interview for Let's Talk About It, a radio show covering themes and topics around mental health. Jan discussed AHHAH's history and ongoing work as well as the importance of addressing the relationships between youth literacy, trauma, and the justice system. We're so grateful to Chelsea and Tracy for the opportunity to share an insightful conversation on these deeply important issues. Check out the interview in the Podcasts section on WCHE's website, or visit the link below!
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TESTIMONIALS
I liked that I got to be open, relieve my stress and forgive myself for my past and move through this road block. I honestly feel like you should do more of these workshops so kids that are really down can somewhat stand back up." The Chester County Youth Center culture has been transformed by AHHAH... The youth and our staff have an overall better outlook on their health and wellbeing and how important it is to just “breathe.” AHHAH is such a strong presence in our facility, which has truly built an enormous amount of trust among our youth... AHHAH has proven their mission to build communities with a foundation of kindness and acceptance of all. AHHAH has enhanced our community at CCYC and we are a more authentic community because of the work of AHHAH!” " I really enjoyed the Mindfulness webinar that you and Amanda put on for the grandparent support network. I loved the yoga stretch time and loved how gentle and loving you and Amanda are. I checked out your website and found it full of delightful resources, information and passion." “Something that stood out to me is the way we respected each other and didn’t judge one another” |
"Before I come to yoga, I'm sad, irritated, depressed, and annoyed. After yoga I'm a little bit happy, calmed. I feel good." "This class today helped me share some things about my life that I never really expressed to anyone." "I have participated in a number of trainings through the years, and this one was one of the best-most relevant, engaging, thought provoking, and heart-centered! I really appreciate being included in this consciousness -raising offering!" " We are all adapting to new service delivery, and we all need more self-care. I was using your techniques this week as I was getting stressed. It's helpful to have tools to help bring you back into focus." |