Our History

Formed as Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation following the sale of Pottstown Memorial Medical Center to Community Health Systems.

Released our first Community Health Needs Assessment.

Approved inaugural grant of $50,000 to United Way of Western Montgomery County.

First round of grants: Distributed 22 grants approved, totaling $842,645.

Moved into our permanent headquarters at 152 E High Street in Pottstown.

Funded the construction of a 1.8-mile section of the Schuylkill River Trail, improving access to outdoor activity.

Premiered “Mission: Good Nutrition,” a local TV series promoting healthy lifestyles.

Developed a school collaborative group through bi-annual meetings.

Partnered with other funders to launch the Pottstown Early Action for Kindergarten Readiness (PEAK) initiative.

Teamed with La Salle University’s Nonprofit Center to strengthen nonprofit leadership.

Completed a Community Health Needs Assessment.

Funded Creative Health Services (CHS), co-located with Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC).

Celebrated the opening of Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC), later designated a Federally Qualified Health Center.

Marked our 5th anniversary with more than $1 million in cumulative grants awarded.

Hosted a Physical Education Conference at Boyertown Senior High School, which later evolved into the Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute.

Completed the Pottstown Area Parks and Recreation Study in partnership with Penn State’s Hamer Center.

Launched “Mission: Healthy Living,” encouraging fitness and wellness across the region.

Community Health and Dental Care (CHDC) received its Federally Qualified Health Center approval letter.

Received the Economic Development Impact Award from the TriCounty Chamber of Commerce for our regional contributions.

Funded ADA accessibility upgrades at Manderach Memorial Playground in Limerick Township.

Completed a Community Health Needs Assessment.

Held the first Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute to support school wellness.

Expanded school-based wellness programs regionwide.

Partnered with DCNR to launch a mini-grant program for capital improvements in local parks.

Introduced the “On Your Park, Get Set, Go!” challenge to activate public parks.

Supported a $1 million DCNR grant for regional recreation planning.

Pottstown Borough was awarded $1 million for the Walk and Bike Pottstown project.

Secured $1 million for Pottstown’s Walk and Bike infrastructure project.

Funded Creative Health Services’ regional behavioral health evaluation.

Launched the School Wellness Checklist Challenge in collaboration with MUSC.

Co-founded the Pottstown Trauma Informed Community Connection (PTICC) with PEAK and Pottstown School District.

Awarded a challenge grant to TriCounty Community Network for The Amazing Raise campaign, beginning an annual fall fundraising program for area nonprofits.

Completed a Community Health Needs Assessment.

Celebrated our 15th anniversary with $38.5 million in grantmaking across 200+ organizations.

Hosted the Urban Land Institute Advisory Panel to develop inclusive economic growth strategies for Pottstown.

Funded a study on transportation alternatives and trackless tram concepts.

Launched the COVID Relief and Recovery Fund to support nonprofits, families, and micro businesses.

Provided laptops to Pottstown School District through a grant to the Foundation for Pottstown Education.

Convened community vaccine Town Halls to promote equitable access.

Tri-County Health Council hosted the Vaccine Town Hall, engaging residents and leaders in COVID safety and equity.

Advocated for public school funding, contributing to increased line items in the governor’s budget, with Pottstown School District funds increasing by $4.5 million, followed by additional increases in 2022 and 2023.

Implemented revised grant criteria and program areas.

Convened a public-private coalition of 20 members to implement Pottstown Play Streets, providing play equipment and creating safe, fun, and healthy spaces for children and families to connect and play.

Launched Pottstown Play Streets to create seasonal outdoor play zones in local neighborhoods.

Earned the Excellence in Recreation and Parks Award from the Pennsylvania Recreation and Parks Society.

Work with Mpact (Rail-Volution) laid the groundwork for the successful application of a federal Thriving Communities grant.

Secured a USDOT Thriving Communities grant for equitable transit planning.

Completed our fifth Community Health Needs Assessment.

Transitioned from a private foundation to a public community foundation as of July 1, 2023.

Marked 20 years of grantmaking.

Celebrated two decades of service with more than $55 million awarded to nonprofits and public partners across the region.

Rebranded as the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) on July 4, 2025, unveiling the new name and brand at Pottstown’s GoFourth Parade and Community Day.

Launched a new website, fund options, and engagement tools to support regional equity and collaboration.