Programs & Initiatives

Advancing Regional Health, Resilience, and Opportunity

Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) collaborates across sectors to strengthen lives throughout western Montgomery, northern Chester, and eastern Berks Counties. From neighborhood-level projects to multi-sector regional coalitions, our programs and initiatives reflect a commitment to health equity, educational opportunity, and economic stability.

PRCF’s flexible programmatic work allows us to complement our ongoing Grantmaking with additional collaborative efforts that meet emerging community needs, strengthen systems, and multiply impact.

At-A-Glance

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Community Collaboratives

Aligning Partners for Regional Impact

Many of the region’s most complex challenges require coordinated, cross-sector collaboration. PRCF convenes diverse stakeholders to design shared strategies, strengthen local leadership, and ensure resources are aligned for greatest community benefit. Explore these regional collaborations on our Community Collaboratives page.

Thriving Communities Program

Advancing Equitable Development

The Thriving Communities Program supports regional planning efforts that improve infrastructure, transportation, and equitable access to opportunity. With support from the USDOT Thriving Communities grant, this initiative focuses on equitable transit-oriented development, neighborhood revitalization, and long-term strategies that ensure residents have safe, reliable access to jobs, education, healthcare, and community resources. (See Thriving Communities)

Explore Our Signature Programs

Beyond traditional grantmaking, PRCF leads several Signature Initiatives that foster community pride, increase access, and promote healthier lifestyles:

Regional Home Garden Contest

The Regional Home Garden Contest encourages healthy eating, physical activity, and environmental stewardship by empowering residents to grow home and community gardens. The contest fosters neighborhood pride and supports year-round learning about nutrition and food access

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Play Street

The Pottstown Play Streets initiative brings temporary street closures to neighborhoods, creating safe outdoor play spaces for children and families. Play Streets promotes physical activity, builds community connection, and increases access to safe recreation.

Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds ​

Healthy Bodies Healthy Minds Institute offers professional development, training, and learning resources for educators, administrators, and community leaders. The institute helps schools and youth-serving organizations build comprehensive wellness cultures that integrate nutrition, physical activity, mental health, and academic success.

Corporate Sponsorships

Partner with PRCF to strengthen your community presence while making a difference. Amplify your brand and your impact. Sponsorship opportunities are available for our Signature Initiatives.

Welcome to Your Community Foundation

Please have patience with our website, it is still under construction from our transition to our new name. If you have any questions, please reach out to Samuel Mirarchi, Marketing & Communications Specialist at smirarchi@pottstownfoundation.org. Thank you