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Whittier Cinclair Atkinson, MD (1893 - 1991)

1922 Received his Bachelor of Science degree from Howard University

1925 Graduated from Howard University Medical School

1927 Arrived in Coatesville, PA and Began Medical Practice

1936 4-Bed Unit Clement Atkinson Memorial Hospital Completed

1938 Two-Story Addition to the Clement Atkinson Memorial Hospital

1946 The Clement Atkinson Memorial Hospital Recognized as a General Hospital

1947 Elected President of the PA State Medical, Dental and Pharmaceutical Association

1951 President, Philadelphia Academy of Medicine and Allied Science

1953 Howard University's Alumnus of the Year

1956 Received the Diamond Ebony Award from the Association of Elks

1960 Named General Practitioner of the Year by the Pennsylvania Medical Society

1978 Closed the Clement Atkinson Memorial Hospital

1979 Retired from Practice

1991 Dies at the Age of 97

* Dr. Atkinson was born in Waverly, Georgia the oldest of Clement and Mary Atkinson's seventeen (17) surviving children.

Contact Details

P.O. Box 329
822 East Chestnut Street
Coatesville, Pennsylvania 19320
Telephone: (610) 380-6193

Our Mission

W.C. Atkinson's mission is to enhance neighborhood revitalization by providing community resources, referrals and housing for lower income families, and shelter for homeless men in the greater Coatesville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A. area; and to promote a healthy lifestyle through education, prevention, supportive, and cultural services.

Testimonials

If you were to tell me 3 years ago that I would be homeless I would have laughed and told you that would be impossible. I was affluent. I lived in an beautiful home and drove wonderful cars. Then I became deathly ill. I was hospitalized and couldn't work. I lost my medical insurance and ended up having to sell off my assets to pay my medical expenses. And yes I became homeless. I lived in my car... View More..
If you were to tell me 3 years ago that I would be homeless I would have laughed and told you that would be impossible. I was affluent. I lived in an beautiful home and drove wonderful cars. Then I became deathly ill. I was hospitalized and couldn't work. I lost my medical insurance and ended up having to sell off my assets to pay my medical expenses. And yes I became homeless. I lived in my car for a few nights and a friend of mine talked me into calling ConnectPoints who could find me a bed and feed me a few times a day. This is how I ended up at the Atkinson Men's Shelter. The Atkinson Men's Shelter did indeed give me shelter. But it also gave me the breathing room and space to find myself again. By providing a safe environment in which to live I was able to finally stop feeling sorry for myself and to start helping people who were worse off than me. At this point in my life I feel as if I can and do have a fresh start. I feel confident enough to use my life skills to help others and that in itself is a wonderful thing. Thank You Atkinson!

Bob L.
I initially came to Atkinson in June of 2013 after continued legal issues with Chester County left my personal/business assets frozen. After moving to the shelter I was able to establish a new starting point as I could not get the appropriate attention to my concerns with Chester County. Atkinson enabled me the time to gather my thoughts, both legally and professionally, to position myself for a... View More..
I initially came to Atkinson in June of 2013 after continued legal issues with Chester County left my personal/business assets frozen. After moving to the shelter I was able to establish a new starting point as I could not get the appropriate attention to my concerns with Chester County. Atkinson enabled me the time to gather my thoughts, both legally and professionally, to position myself for a court case with the county in June 2014 to address outstanding issues. After a successful trial and brief stay in Chester County Prison, Atkinson took me back as part of my release program. The shelter again allowed me to continue the path agreed to with my Judge and the District Attorney's office.

Atkinson's program with the due diligence and oversight of the various offices have allayed all of the County's concerns. The judge has approved the release of my funds and I will be leaving shortly. I was able to accomplish at Atkinson closure in one year on the issues I could not receive negligible attention to in three years at another facility.

Anonymous
“Thanks to the Atkinson Men’s Shelter staff and administration, I am now proud to say that I am currently working two jobs, I own a car for which I paid cash outright, I have my own apartment, and [I] am raising a kitten named Katie (alias). I also now have the hope of regaining custody of my son …ending his involvement in the foster care system.” “Thank you…for offering me a place... View More..
“Thanks to the Atkinson Men’s Shelter staff and administration, I am now proud to say that I am currently working two jobs, I own a car for which I paid cash outright, I have my own apartment, and [I] am raising a kitten named Katie (alias). I also now have the hope of regaining custody of my son …ending his involvement in the foster care system.” “Thank you…for offering me a place to stay when I needed it most, believed [sic] in me when I couldn’t even believe in myself, and offering me the assistance I needed to get back on my feet and work toward a bright and happy future for myself and my little boy.”

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