Welcome to the DBE in Pennsylvania

Were you born in the United Kingdom or Commonwealth of Nations? 

Were your ancestors born in the United Kingdom or Commonwealth of Nations? 

Is your spouse/partner of United Kingdom or Commonwealth of Nations birth or ancestry? 

If you answered YES to any of these questions, the Daughters of the British Empire in Pennsylvania invites you to meet other dynamic women, who like to have fun while doing for others less fortunate than themselves We are a nationwide philanthropic organization, 4,000 strong, which raises money to support charities across the United States.

The Eastern District of the DBE supports charitable endeavors for the elderly to ensure they are treated with compassion and respect.  The organization also works to promote harmony and understanding among English-speaking peoples. 

You will find many DBE women working in full-time professional capacities as well as volunteering in libraries, hospitals, historical societies, churches and schools.  Twenty percent of monies the DBE raises is allocated to local charities of the chapters’ choice while the rest is sent to the district home.

DBE women enjoy many social activities together, and have numerous occasions to celebrate their roots with the other heritage societies in the Philadelphia region.

To find a Pennsylvania chapter near you, click HERE.