Over 7 million individuals in the U.S. have an intellectual or developmental disability. Yet, only 20 percent were known to their state developmental disabilities agency. The vast majority is without life-changing support. We can do better. Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation shares resources to help those with special needs thrive.
Studies published in The Lancet Public Health journal emphasize the fundamental link between education quality and life expectancy, healthy lifestyle, and occupation. A strong educational background helps determine employment opportunities and income possibilities. It increases the likelihood of healthy outcomes for individuals and communities.
With so many teens using so much social media, what adverse effects is it having on them, and what can you do as a parent to reduce the consequences?
Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) connects people who care with causes that matter. As a public community foundation, we collaborate with donors, nonprofits, businesses, and government to address the region’s most pressing challenges and unlock new opportunities. Serving a 10-mile radius around Pottstown, our work advances equity, fosters collaboration, and drives measurable community impact.
When you give through PRCF, you invest in local impact. Whether you wish to support education, healthcare access, youth enrichment, the arts, or other charitable causes, our team channels your vision into meaningful, measurable results. With a dedicated board of directors, a knowledgeable staff, and a commitment to transparency, PRCF provides trusted financial stewardship by ensuring donor funds are used effectively and responsibly, and we share annual reports and Community Benefit Reports biannually so you can see your generosity at work.
Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) strengthens the region by investing in nonprofits, partnerships, and initiatives that address systemic barriers and improve quality of life. Through our community-centered grantmaking, we channel donor resources toward sustainable solutions across education, health, and economic opportunity.
This year, every gift can go twice as far thanks to a $50,000 matching opportunity. Your support fuels early action, resident-led solutions, and lasting community resources.
Emerging Needs & Rapid Response Fund:
Help us respond early to new and growing challenges by piloting and expanding solutions before a problem becomes a crisis.
Pottstown Community Voices Grant Fund:
Power resident-led grantmaking that funds local projects shaped by lived experience and community priorities.
Diana Smith Memorial Endowment:
Support student loan debt relief for nurses and behavioral health professionals serving the Boyertown and Tri-County area.
Boyertown Pool Construction Fund:
Help restore and rebuild the Boyertown Pool by supporting essential repairs and improvements for long-term community use.
