The Harriett Jarosh Environmental Education Fund was created through a bequest to our branch by dedicated AAUW member Harriett Jarosh. The funds are to be used to support programs that create environmental awareness for citizens of Chester County. A branch committee oversees the funds and recommends grant recipients to the AAUW Board. Current grants range from $250 – $500 annually.
Harriet Jarosh received degrees from Simmons College and Villanova University and worked as a librarian in the Chester County Library System. In addition to that, she held many leadership positions in the AAUW at the local and state levels.
Environmental education was one of her major interests. It was sparked by an AAUW topic “Managing Resources for Tomorrow.” Harriet called together members from various community organizations and the Chester County Health Department and after one and a half years of work, the first “West Chester Area Recycling Center” opened on Turner Lane in West Chester in November 1980 and was operational until the year 2000.
The AAUW WCCC Harriet Jarosh Environmental Education Fund honors Harriet’s spirit and interest in the environment. If you would like to contribute to the fund, please contact us or members can send a donation to the treasurer with notation that it is for the Harriett Jarosh Environmental Education Fund.
Modest grants are available. For further information contact ncdore@gmail.com.