Pottstown area nonprofits empower community members. Nonprofits are engaged in workforce development, healthcare, mentorship, civic engagement, and economic revitalization—all of which create opportunities for our neighbors to come together to build a stronger community. 

Nonprofits coordinate closely in Pottstown area communities to achieve shared objectives with one another, as well as with local government, business, and civic groups. Collaborative initiatives in the TriCounty area include: 

• Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee: Facilitates collaboration and development of recreation facilities among eight member municipalities.  
• Pottstown Metropolitan Regional Planning Commission: A multi-municipal planning effort bringing together representatives from the borough of Pottstown and six surrounding townships. Eight participating municipalities. 

• TriCounty Health Council: A collaboration among local organizations focused on physical and behavioral health and wellness in Pottstown and the surrounding area, anchored by five partner organizations. 
• Pottstown Trauma Informed Community Connection: Community organizations committed to a culture of safety, understanding and responding to Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) for children, families, and our community. Ten partner organizations. 
• Pottstown Area Food Collaborative: Creates a cross-sector collaborative re-imagining how to allocate local assets and leverage resources to co-create a local food system among seven participating organizations. 
• Pottstown Area School Collaborative: A resource for our area’s public and private schools to share their work and learn from peers in the seven participating school districts & private schools. 
• Tri County Community Network: A community organization that provides meaningful training, collaboration, and support for area organizations, TCN empowers over 120 agencies and individuals in the Tri-County Area. 

Area nonprofits offer individuals of all backgrounds ways to achieve their health, family, and career goals. From healthcare to outdoor recreation, nonprofits improve quality of life for area residents. For example:   

• Community Health and Dental Care serves as the health and dental care provider for thousands of area residents.  
• Creative Health Services provides support for residents’ mental well-being. 
• The Rickett’s Center, Pottstown Athletic Club, Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee, and the YMCA provide opportunities for people of all ages to engage in active pursuits. 
• YWCA TriCounty Area provides affordable childcare for hard working parents of all backgrounds. 
• TriCounty Active Adult Center offers active programs, healthy food, and social engagement for older adults. 

Through decades of work by passionate community members, the Pottstown area has emerged as a destination for outdoor recreation. For both visitors and residents, Pottstown represents a verdant community with limitless opportunities for connecting with nature thanks to organizations including:  

• Schuylkill River Greenways 
• Pottstown Area Regional Recreation Committee 
• Save Our Land Save Our Towns 
• Mosaic Community Land Trust 
• Colebrookdale Railroad 

Pottstown Area nonprofits create a favorable environment for business growth, offer professional training & workforce development, and help provide strategic cooperation. Nonprofits are leading the way in investing in people and infrastructure to uplift our entire community. Key nonprofit organizations and initiatives promoting Pottstown’s economic development include: 

• TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce  
• Pottstown Area Economic Development 
• Mpact (Railvolution) & Passenger Rail Initiative 

• Pottstown Works 
• Urban Land Institute’s Recommendations on Aligning Workforce with Business Opportunity. 

The nonprofit community has consistently served the needs of workers across the region’s economy. Area nonprofits provide opportunities for child-care to empower working families and offer programs for improving adult and children’s health.  Countless recreation opportunities created by area nonprofits make for an improved quality of life for individuals across the income spectrum.    

Nonprofit institutions employ thousands of area residents and leverage millions of dollars of outside funding into our area. Among the Pottstown Area’s top employers are nonprofit institutions that provide vital services for people of all socioeconomic backgrounds, including: 

• Pottstown Hospital-Tower Health 
• Community Health and Dental Care 
• Creative Health Services 

• The Hill School 
• Montgomery County Community College