Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) is committed to advancing economic opportunity across western Montgomery County, northern Chester County, and eastern Berks County. We believe that equitable access to financial stability is essential for thriving communities. Through collaborative partnerships, data-informed strategies, and sustained investment, we work to remove systemic barriers that limit economic mobility and build inclusive prosperity for all.
Economic stability shapes every aspect of community life, influencing health outcomes, educational achievement, and long-term wellbeing. Yet many families in our service region continue to face significant barriers such as underemployment, limited job access, inadequate transportation options, and aging infrastructure. PRCF strategically invests in solutions that address these root causes, ensuring that all residents have the opportunity to build secure, prosperous futures.
True economic equity means that every individual, regardless of ZIP code, race, or income level, has fair access to the resources and opportunities that create wealth, wellbeing, and security. We focus our efforts in four interconnected areas, recognizing that progress in one supports growth in the others:
Through a competitive federal grant, the Thriving Communities Program supports Pottstown’s long-term economic revitalization by focusing on equitable transit-oriented development. This initiative engages residents, municipal leaders, nonprofit partners, and federal agencies to create housing, transportation, and commercial investment plans that reflect the community’s voice and priorities.
Through our Capacity Building program, we strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations delivering vital economic development programs. Resources include:
Cross-sector partnerships such as the Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee demonstrate the power of aligned municipal, nonprofit, and resident efforts. These collaboratives drive infrastructure investments that simultaneously support recreation access, public safety, tourism, and economic vitality.
Direct input from those most affected ensures that initiatives reflect real needs and lived experiences.
Our investments are guided by local research, such as the Pottstown Community Survey, that highlight income disparities, housing needs, and workforce gaps.
We prioritize programs that deliver measurable, long-term impact, not one-time fixes.
Dive deeper into each of PRCF’s equity-focused pillars:
Learn how PRCF invests in workforce development, neighborhood revitalization, transportation access, and financial empowerment to strengthen economic stability across the region.
Explore how we advance early childhood readiness, school wellness, and youth preparedness to help young people thrive academically and professionally.
See how we improve healthcare access, build safe public spaces, and eliminate systemic health disparities for greater community wellbeing.
Discover how PRCF collaborates across sectors to launch innovative programs and regional partnerships that drive collective impact.
Get answers to common and frequently asked questions about grantmaking, donor options, how PRCF supports the community, and much more.
Explore the latest updates, community research, press releases, and publications documenting PRCF’s ongoing impact.
Education drives health; health influences economic mobility; and economic stability shapes both.
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
