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.

Distributed over $840,000 in grants during the first funding cycle.

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.

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

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

Celebrated the opening of Community Health & Dental Care (CHDC), co-located with Creative Health Services and later designated a Federally Qualified Health Center.

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

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

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

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.

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

Expanded school-based wellness programs regionwide.

Partnered with DCNR to launch mini-grants for park improvement.

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

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

Secured $1 million for Pottstown’s Walk/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.

Celebrated our 15th anniversary with $38 million in grantmaking across 200+ organizations.

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

Launched the COVID Relief & Recovery Fund to support nonprofits and families.

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.

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.

Secured a USDOT Thriving Communities grant for equitable transit planning.

Completed our fifth Community Health Needs Assessment.

Officially transitioned to Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF), expanding our donor and program capacity.

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

Unveiled new PRCF name and brand at Pottstown’s GoFourth Parade and Community Day.

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