Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) exists to build a region where every resident can learn, live, and earn in ways that allow them to thrive. By centering equity, we invest in the underlying systems that determine quality of life, addressing the root causes of health, education, and economic disparities.
Through strategic grantmaking, donor partnerships, and community collaborations, PRCF strengthens the regional ecosystem to create measurable, sustainable impact across our 10-mile service area.
PRCF recognizes that education, health, and economic stability are deeply interconnected. Improvements in one area often strengthen the others, multiplying positive outcomes across entire communities. By addressing root causes and removing systemic barriers, we invest in the systems that shape opportunity and well-being for all residents. Our work focuses on three interconnected pillars that drive long-term community transformation:
Financial stability supports both educational success and long-term health. PRCF funds workforce training, career pipelines, small-business development, and wraparound services such as childcare, safe transportation, and neighborhood infrastructure. By reducing structural barriers to employment and advancement, we help residents secure family-sustaining jobs and support long-term community revitalization.
A child’s learning environment influences lifelong health and economic stability. Yet many students in under-resourced districts face systemic barriers to academic and personal success. PRCF invests in programs that integrate wellness into education, support early-childhood development, enhance K-12 physical activity and nutrition, expand school-based mental health services, and strengthen youth leadership. We also advocate for fair public-school funding to ensure that resources reach the students who need them most.
Where we live should not dictate how long or how well we live. PRCF grants expand access to primary care, behavioral health services, substance use prevention, nutritious food, and safe public spaces that encourage movement and connection. Public-space improvements and community-based programs close health gaps and empower residents to take ownership of their well-being.
These pillars serve as the foundation of our Results Grantmaking Framework, which ensures that every funded project is aligned with measurable community outcomes.
Collaboration. Learning. and Impact.
The work of PRCF comes to life through dynamic community collaborations and programs. From neighborhood-level initiatives to regional coalitions, we bring together cross-sector partners to align resources, coordinate efforts, and amplify community voice. Explore these partnerships and programs on our Programs & Initiatives page.
Shared learning is central to our approach. Through community surveys, detailed program evaluations, and direct grantee feedback, we continually assess outcomes and refine strategies. This continuous feedback loop ensures PRCF remains responsive and accountable to community needs. Learn more about our evaluation processes on our Grantmaking page, and explore regional data insights that inform our strategies on our Research & Community Data page.
Strong organizations are critical for sustained community change. PRCF supports nonprofit capacity building by offering training, technical assistance, leadership development, and pro bono resources. By strengthening organizational infrastructure and leadership skills, we help nonprofits grow their impact and serve the region more effectively for the long term. Learn more about these resources on our Capacity Building page.
Pottstown Regional Community Foundation connects philanthropic intentions with our community’s most impactful economic, social, and educational needs to improve the quality of life for all residents today and tomorrow.
152 East High Street, Suite 500
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 323-2006
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
