As The Children's Club House proudly establishes its new home at 1830 W. 2nd Street, Chester, Pennsylvania, we are honored to continue our mission in a location connected to the extraordinary legacy of Ruth L. Bennett.

 

Ruth L. Bennett was an American social reformer, women's club founder, and the first President of the Chester, Pennsylvania branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).

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Dedicated to improving the lives of African American families, she founded the Ruth L. Bennett Improvement Club, the Ruth L. Bennett Community House for Colored Women and Girls, and the Wilson Nursery to assist migrant Black women and their families who relocated from the southern United States to Chester during the Great Migration. She also served as President of the Pennsylvania State Federation of Negro Women's Clubs, championing education, advocacy, and community development throughout the Commonwealth.

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Her enduring impact continues to be recognized through landmarks that bear her name, including the Ruth L. Bennett House, the Ruth L. Bennett Homes, and the Ruth Bennett Community Farm.

 

Today, The Children's Club House is proud to carry forward her legacy of service, education, and empowerment by providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. As we open our doors at 1830 W. 2nd Street, we do so with deep respect for the trailblazing woman whose vision helped strengthen generations of families and whose influence continues to inspire our work every day.

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"Continuing a Legacy of Service, Education, and Community Empowerment." – The Children's Club House, LLC.