Arts and Culture

General Support - Most Needed Area

Donations to this fund will be used to support the Foundation's grantmaking to the areas of greatest need in our community. Your support allows us the flexibility to address pressing and emergent needs.

Pottstown Play Streets

Pottstown Play Streets is a seasonal, award-winning program that transforms neighborhood streets into vibrant community hubs. The program temporarily closes local blocks to traffic and activates them with free play equipment, hands-on activities, and partner-led outreach. 18 of these events have been held since Summer 2022 serving a total audience of 1,567. There are five Play Streets events scheduled for Summer 2025. By bringing recreation and resources directly into neighborhoods, the program creates safe, engaging spaces for kids to play and families to connect, right outside their doors. Pottstown Play Streets is led by the Borough of Pottstown Parks and Recreation Department. They are part of an annual Pottstown Play Streets Coalition convened by the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation. The coalition works together to provide this program to Pottstown residents. Your donation helps keep Play Streets free and accessible to all. With your support, we can continue turning ordinary streets into extraordinary spaces for movement, joy, and community-building across Pottstown. To learn more, please visit: https://www.pottstownfoundation.org/playstreets/

Regional Home Garden Contest

Your donation helps cultivate a love for gardening across our region, inspiring residents to beautify their communities and connect through green spaces. Contributions support contest operations, outreach, and prizes—ensuring this beloved initiative continues to thrive. Since 2014, local greenhouses, nurseries, and community members have played a key role in making this event a success. Join us in growing this tradition! Every gift, big or small, nurtures a more vibrant, greener future. Your support is fully tax-deductible. Find out more at www.homegardencontest.com

Thriving Communities

The Thriving Communities Program (TCP) is an initiative supported by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) designed to improve the quality of life for residents in Pottstown, PA and 63 other communities across the country. This two-year technical assistance grant focuses on addressing the unique challenges faced by our community, particularly those historically underserved. By fostering Equitable Transit-Oriented Development (ETOD), we aim to create accessible infrastructure, enhance community engagement, and promote sustainable economic growth. Through collaboration with local leaders and organizations, we seek to empower residents, ensuring that everyone benefits from the revitalization of our neighborhoods. Find out more at pottstownfoundation.org/tcp