Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF) has spent more than two decades investing in the wellbeing of the greater Pottstown region. Founded in 2003 as the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF), we began with a health-focused mission and quickly expanded our impact through strategic grantmaking, nonprofit partnerships, and community-led initiatives. In 2023, we formally transitioned into a public community foundation—broadening our mission to address equity across education, economic opportunity, and health.
Today, we serve western Montgomery, northern Chester, and eastern Berks Counties as a regional convener, donor partner, and steward for local change. Every year of progress builds on our founding purpose: to improve lives through thoughtful, lasting investment.
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.
As our region’s needs became more complex, we expanded to meet them. Transitioning from a private health foundation to a public community foundation allowed us to:
Invite broader donor participation.
Support systemic solutions across health, education, and economic development.
Convene cross-sector partnerships with lasting reach.
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