Honoring Loss, Nurturing Strength, Building Community.
Mark Your Calendars for Two Incredible Events
Buck’s Rock Info Session
Join us for an in-person info session on Thursday, November 7, 2025, at 6:00 PM at ACCESS Chester Community Center (701 Booth St., Chester, PA). Three children from the Will Trippley Foundation and Chester communities will be selected to attend Buck’s Rock Creative & Performing Arts Camp in Connecticut for a four-week overnight experience. Learn more about this incredible opportunity, what the camp offers, and how your child can be considered.
Will’s Night Out
Join us for a FREE Appreciation Night on Friday, November 21, 2025, at 6:00 PM at the Sanai Dior Ballroom (802 Welsh St., Chester, PA 19013). This special evening honors the families, volunteers, and supporters who make our mission possible—and looks ahead to all we’ll accomplish together in 2026. We’re excited to celebrate with you and share how your continued support will shape the year ahead. We’re excited to celebrate with you and show how your support shapes what’s next.
Our Mission
Healing Hearts. Restoring Hope. Empowering Families.
The Trippley Foundation empowers grieving children and their families to find strength, healing, and hope after the loss of a loved one. We guide families on their journey to rebuild and thrive by providing compassionate community support and essential resources at no cost. Our mission is to foster resilience and growth, helping families live fulfilling lives beyond loss.
Programs That Change Lives
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Camp Encouragement
A free summer program that helps children navigate grief and loss through counseling, creative activities, and peer connection to build resilience, confidence, and emotional well-being in a safe, supportive community.
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Jovonne's Healing Center
A year-round grief and loss support program for adults and families, providing free virtual support for adults and in-person counseling groups for children led by culturally responsive mental health professionals.
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Healing Connections
An expressive arts therapy program that helps children process grief and loss through creative outlets, including painting, journaling, and movement, in a safe, supportive environment.
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Healthy Kids Running Series
A fun, five-week youth running program promoting physical health, confidence, and community for children of all abilities in Chester and surrounding areas.
The Heart Behind Our Mission
The Will Trippley Foundation was born from love, loss, and the belief that healing is possible through community. Following the tragic loss of Will Trippley in 2004, his family and friends came together to transform grief into purpose. What began as a local effort has grown into a trusted resource for emotional support, youth development, and long-term healing. At the heart of our mission is a commitment to helping every child and family find hope after loss.
CBS Philadelphia Shines a Light on Our Healing Work
Every month, children impacted by loss come together to process their grief through art, connection, and compassionate guidance. CBS News Philadelphia visited one of our Healing Connections sessions to hear firsthand how creative expression is helping children find resilience and hope. Watch the story to learn more about how the Will Trippley Foundation is making a difference in the lives of grieving families across Chester and Delaware County.
Give the Gift of Healing and Hope
Your support helps children and families find strength after loss. Every donation fuels free programs such as Camp Encouragement, Jovonne’s Healing Center, and Healing Connections, ensuring that no one has to navigate loss alone. Together, we can provide healing-centered care, safe spaces, and a pathway forward for those who need it most.
There are many ways to make a difference—whether through a one-time gift, monthly donation, workplace giving, tribute gift, or legacy contribution. Every dollar helps us serve more children and families across Chester, PA, Delaware County, and surrounding communities.
