New Selfie Wall Unveiled in West Chester

WEST CHESTER, PA —A new selfie wall featuring artwork by local artist Stephanie Bird in downtown West Chester is ready for locals and visitors to take selfies.

For each selfie taken in front of the wall, Benchmark Federal Credit Union will donate 25 cents to Safe Harbor of Chester County, a homeless shelter in downtown West Chester.

The mural feature on the wall in the first block of North Matlack Street features colorful wings of a butterfly, dragon and angel.

The wings symbolize Safe Harbor’s supportive mission to provide emergency housing, food and access to services to neighbors in need.

To raise money for Safe Harbor, follow these steps:

• Smile and take your picture.
• Post the photo on social media.
• Tag Benchmark Credit Union.
• Add #ForLifeBenchmarks.

Safe Harbor is open 365 days a year, even during the pandemic, according to Judy Jeffords-Homitz, CEO.

“Safe Harbor of Chester County works tirelessly through its staff, board of directors and more than 400 volunteers to meet the needs of the most vulnerable among us, many of whom feel invisible except to the devoted agencies with whom we partner every day,” she said.

West Chester Mayor Lillian DeBaptiste and State Rep. Dianne Herrin, a Chester County Democrat, participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony Friday to unveil the selfie wall.

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