Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation - Promoting Healthy Living
Providing opportunities for our community to enthusiastically embrace a healthier lifestyle.
 

Grants Awarded

 

Fiscal Year ‘10
(July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010)

The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s cornerstone is its grants program. During our most grant round, the Foundation has awarded 22 grants totaling more than $919,000 to area schools and non-profit organizations that lie within our service area.

The following list includes grant recipients from the Fall 2009 grant round and lists how they are using the funds to benefit Pottstown area residents.

The Foundation distributes grants according to its four long-term goals:

  • Goal 1: Reduce Behavioral Risks
  • Goal 2: Improve Access to Medical Services
  • Goal 3: Enhance Formal and Informal Supports
  • Goal 4: Improve Physical and Social Environment

In support of the “Reduce Behavioral Risks” goal, the Foundation is investing $175,000 in 12 community organizations, schools and programs:

  • BCS Yes! – Health, Fitness and Nutrition program
  • Centro Cultural Latino Unidos, Inc. (CCLU) –S.A.L.U.D. Academy health & wellness program
  • Coventry Christian School – Keep ‘Em Moving – Enhancement of physical education and nutrition education programs
  • Falkner Swamp Nursery School, Inc. – Exercise & Wellness programs
  • Family Services of Montgomery County – Project HEARTH – Helping Elderly Remain in Their Homes
  • Holcomb Behavioral Health System – Life Skills program for vulnerable adults and their children.
  • KenCrest Centers – REACH 2 Project (Resources and Education for Achieving Complete Health (Partially funded by PAHWF East Auxiliary)
  • Maternal and Child Health Consortium of Chester County – Healthy Start Prenatal Program
  • Pottstown Area Seniors’ Center – Enhancing Prime Time Health.
  • Pottstown Family Center– Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program
  • St. Aloysius School – Steps to a Healthier You – Fitness & Nutrition Program
  • West-Mont Christian Academy – Healthy Snack Program with Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.

In support of the “Improve Access to Medical Services” goal, the Foundation is investing $676,585 in seven community organizations, schools and programs:

  • Christian Concern Management & Development Corporation – Van Service for Amity Manor residents in Douglassville (Funding provided by the PAHWF East Auxiliary)
  • Community Health and Dental Care, Inc. – Six-month request for sustainability of a community-based healthcare center
  • Community Health and Dental Care, Inc. – Dental Supplies (Funding provided by the PAHWF East Auxiliary)
  • Community Health and Dental Care, Inc. – Six-month request for consulting services
  • Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries – Volunteer Home Care – Support for Boyertown and Pottstown Area Volunteer Home Care Teams (Funding provided by PAHWF East Auxiliary)
  • Montgomery County Community College – Dental Sealant Day
  • VNA Community Services, Inc. - Personal Navigator Program with Expanded Legal Support Services

In support of the “Enhance Formal and Informal Supports” goal, the Foundation is investing $60,000 in two community organizations and programs:

  • Child Advocacy Center of Montgomery County-Mission Kids – Initiative for Research and Development of Infrastructure
  • Pottstown Area Police Athletic League – PAL Administrative and Operatingl Support.

In support of the “Improve Physical and Social Environment” goal, the Foundation is investing $7,500 in one community organization:

  • Camphill Village Kimberton Hills – Aging in Community program.