5 Nonprofits To Get Behind In The Pottstown Area

POTTSTOWN, PA — Nonprofit groups are keystone community organizations in the Pottstown area. Fortunately, there is no shortage of organizations to volunteer or get behind financially, and that need your help.

Here are five outstanding nonprofit groups you should know about in the POTTSTOWN area:

1. Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation: Helps people improve their health and well-being by providing grants to nonprofits. The foundation serves seven school districts including Pottsgrove, Pottstown, Spring-Ford, Daniel Boone, Owen J, Roberts, Periolmen Valley and Boyertown.

2. Good Will Steam Fire Engine Co.: 714 High St., Pottstown. The station has full-time and volunteer firefighters. The company’s annual golf out is Saturday, Sept. 9 at the Hickory Valley Country Club, 1921 Ludwig Road, Gilbertsville. Sponsorships begin at $40. A sign-up sheet is available here.

3. Pottstown Police Athletic League: 146 King St. Provides athletic programs and financial assistance for children. The programs include ice hockey, cheerleading, dek hockey, football, track, wrestling, lacrosse, and field hockey. There are lots of opportunities for coaching and volunteering.

4. Schuylkill River Greenway Association: 140 College Drive, Pottstown.
The nonprofit celebrates the Schuylkill River watershed. The mission is to connect residents, visitors, and the community to the Schuylkill River. On Sept. 16, the association is hosting a Ride for the River on Sept. 16 at Riverfront Park. Registration is available here.

5. Mosaic Community Land Trust: 724 N. Adams St., Pottstown. Mosaic uses the Community Land Trust model to increase the number of housing units, improve neighborhoods, and allow low-income homebuyers to own homes. Mosaic also provides fresh produce for low-income families, Mosaic Garden 423 Chesnut St. serves as a location for community meetings and a place to make friends.

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