Making a Change Group

Our Mission

The Making a Change Group (MACG) supports individuals and families in the city of Chester, PA and surrounding municipalities striving to achieve positive change for themselves, their families, and their communities. We accomplish this through programs focused on 1) violence intervention and prevention, 2) youth mentoring, and 3) multi-level support for families as they work to achieve financial, educational, vocational, and personal goals.

Our Vision

We envision a future where residents of Chester, PA and surrounding municipalities have equal access to the resources, support, and opportunities they need to reach their full potential and strengthen their communities.

Our Philosophy

  • Servant Leadership

    A servant leader focuses on the growth and wellbeing of people and the communities to which they belong. They reflect core values such as active listening, empathy, the desire to heal, dreaming “great dreams," community building, and recognizing the intrinsic value of all.

  • Core Values

    Commitment – we are committed to building strong communities

    Accountability – we are personally accountable for delivering on our commitments to both MACG and the community

    Integrity - we uphold the highest of standards of integrity in all of our actions

    Collaboration - we multiply our contributions through collaboration

    Service - we lead through service and serve with empathy

  • Trauma-informed Care

    Chester, PA has one of the highest murder rates per capita in the nation. Living in the midst of such a high incidence of violence and crime leads to trauma. MACG believes that we cannot serve the residents of Chester and its surrounding communities without an appreciation of and sensitivity to the negative socio-emotional impact that persistent violence has on those living in its midst.