MCCC Gets Grants To Help Nonprofits, Children

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MCCC's Foundation has been awarded two grants from the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation, totaling $23,872. 

The first grant, in the amount of $17,969, will be used to continue the college’s service learning intern program developed in 2008. Through the program, the college collaborates with the Tri-County Community Network and the United Way to identify local nonprofit organizations that will benefit from college service learning interns.  

Interns are recruited by the college’s faculty and staff from students enrolled in social science courses, such as human services, sociology and psychology.  

Prospective interns go through an application and interview process and once placed are expected to work at their assigned non-profit agency between 11-22 hours per week. 

The second grant, in the amount of $5,903, will be used to continue the college’s annual dental sealant program for children in the Pottstown community. MCCC’s dental hygiene program will collaborate with Community Health and Dental Care in Pottstown to provide 35 children ages 6-14 with sealants and fluoride varnish during a half-day program this spring. The children will also be screened for other dental problems and will receive homecare education. 

The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s mission is to enhance the health and wellness of area residents, providing education, funding and programs that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles.

To learn more, visit www.missionhealthyliving.org.