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Priority 1B-Healthy Behaviors-Parks: Fall 2019
Improving parks, programming, and the built environment to increase access to physical activity. Five grants awarded totaling $69,300. ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1B
Keep Moving
I got home last night and had a few surprisingly uncharacteristic minutes of nothing to do. My wife ...
Fitness, Healthy Living | fitness
PAHWF Awards Over $1 Million
PAHWF Awards Over $1 Million POTTSTOWN, Dec. 23, 2019—The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded $1,126,826 ...
Foundation News
Groundhog Day Fun for All
BY: JOHN ROBERTSONJANUARY 30, 2020 It’s time to celebrate everyone’s favorite burrowing rodent. Whether you say groundhog, grundsau, ...
Healthy Living
Get Your Seeds Ready for Spring
BY: JOHN ROBERTSONFEBRUARY 21, 2020 While temperatures may have dropped back to the teens this week, spring is ...
Healthy Living
Rapid Response Fund Supports Area Nonprofits
The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has joined with leaders across the area to create the MontCoPA COVID-19 ...
Foundation News
ULI Report Stresses Unified Approach
POTTSTOWN, Pa., Feb. 26, 2020—Released this week, an Urban Land Institute advisory services panel report provided fresh ideas for spurring ...
Foundation News
$100,000 Grant Kicks off Campaign for Chromebooks
POTTSTOWN, May 15—UPDATE: Following the announcement of a $50,000 gift via the Hill School last week, members of the ...
Foundation News
Sly Fox Summer 5K: May
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6, 2020 @ 6:00PM–8PM Sly Fox Track Club will host six races on Wednesday evenings this ...
Upcoming Events
Pottstown FARM Opening Day
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2020 @ 9:00AM–1PM Pottstown FARM—Farm & Artisan Regional Market—will open for the season May 30. ...
Upcoming Events
Sly Fox 5K Series: June
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3, 2020 @ 6:00PM–8PM Sly Fox Track Club will host six races on Wednesday evenings this ...
Upcoming Events
PAHWF Launches COVID-19 Relief & Recovery Fund
POTTSTOWN, June 3, 2020—The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has launched a new fund that will allow ...
Foundation News
Tri-County Active Adult Center
More than 1,700 older adults visit the Tri-County Active Adult Center annually, with an average of 200 people coming through ...
Success Stories
Walk & Bike Pottstown
With automobile infrastructure strained to the breaking point across the region, community leaders are looking for alternative models ...
Success Stories
Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center
At Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center, hope begins. Its mission is to achieve healing and justice for victims ...
Success Stories
Pottstown FARM
The Pottstown Farm & Artisan Regional Market (FARM) is an open-air market in downtown Pottstown providing access to fresh locally ...
Success Stories
Time to Get Growing
BY: JOHN ROBERTSONMAY 15, 2020 With plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures in the forecast, we're all getting ...
Healthy Living
Sly Fox 5K Series: July 8
WEDNESDAY, JULY 8, 2020 @ 6:00PM–8PMSly Fox Track Club will host six races on Wednesday evenings this year—one each ...
Healthy Living
Apricot Chicken
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil1 large onion, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced1/2 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon ...
Recipes | Meats Poultry Fish & Seafood
Stuffed Peppers
Ingredients: 4 large Bell Peppers (red, yellow or green)2 1/2 cups cooked white or brown rice (perferably brown)1 ...
Recipes | Meats Poultry Fish & Seafood, Vegetables & Salads
Crockpot Chicken and Apples
Ingredients: 6 oz can frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed1/2 tsp. dried marjoram leaves1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg2 garlic cloves, ...
Recipes | Meats Poultry Fish & Seafood, Vegetables & Salads
Potato Salad with Green Beans
Ingredients: 1-1/3 pounds (4 medium) unpeeled red or white potatoes, halved and then sliced 1/4" thick1/2 teaspoon salt8 ...
Recipes | Vegetables & Salads
Skillet Sweet Potatoes
Ingredients: 1 pound sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices1/2 teaspoon finely grated orange zest4 ...
Recipes | Vegetables & Salads
Herbed Broccoli
Ingredients: 1 pound fresh broccoli; cut flowerets and stems into 1 x 1/2-inch pieces (4 cups) *2 tablespoons olive ...
Recipes | Vegetables & Salads
Oven-Fried Vegetables
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs1 Tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese1/8 teaspoon paprika2 cups 1/4-inch ...
Recipes | Vegetables & Salads
Beef and Butternut Squash Chili
Ingredients: 1 pound extra-lean ground beef, or ground turkey1 green bell pepper, chopped1 medium onion, chopped2 (14.5 ounce) ...
Recipes | Casseroles, Soups & Stews, Vegetables & Salads
Summer Beans with Cherry Tomatoes and Tarragon
Ingredients: 2 Shallots, thinly sliced2 Tablespoons Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegarSalt to taste1 Pound fresh beans (any ...
Recipes | Vegetables & Salads
Black-Eyed Pea Salad
Ingredients: 1-15 oz. can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed1-10 oz. package frozen corn kernels, thawed2 Tbsp. pimento peppers, ...
Recipes | Appetizers & Beverages, Vegetables & Salads
Juan Carlos’ Salsa Fresca
Ingredients: 2 cups tomato, diced1 small Spanish onion or red onion, diced2-6 Jalapeno peppers with seeds, diced1/4 cup ...
Recipes | Appetizers & Beverages, Healthy Snacks, Vegetables & Salads
Pineapple Salsa
Ingredients: 2 cups diced fresh pineapple1 cup diced cherry yellow and red tomatoes3/4 cup chopped red onion1/4 red ...
Recipes | Appetizers & Beverages, Healthy Snacks
Summer Tomato Sauce
Ingredients: 2 large tomatoes, chopped4 T olive oil1/4 cup chpped fresh basil1/4 cup finely chopped scallions1 T fresh ...
Recipes | Casseroles, Soups & Stews, Vegetables & Salads
Paleo Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
Ingredients: 1/2 cup pureed pumpkin1/3 cup maple syrup1/4 cup coconut oil, melted3 eggs, whisked1 tsp. vanilla1/4 cup coconut ...
Recipes | Desserts, Healthy Snacks
Three Bean Salad
Ingredients: Salad: 1 - 15 oz. can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained1 - 15 oz. can kidney beans, ...
Recipes | Appetizers & Beverages, Vegetables & Salads
Easy Salmon Cakes
Ingredients: Salmon Cakes: (serves 4) 3 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil, divided1 small onion, finely chopped1 stalk celery, ...
Recipes | Meats Poultry Fish & Seafood
Italian Vegetable Stew with Marinara Sauce
Ingredients: 1 26 oz can of crushed tomatoes1 pound of ground hamburger, ground turkey or chicken, or firm ...
Recipes | Casseroles, Soups & Stews, Vegetables & Salads
Broccoli, White Bean and Cheddar Soup
Ingredients: 1 - 14-ounce can reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth1 cup water1 pound broccoli crowns, trimmed and ...
Recipes | Soups & Stews
Creamy Tomato Soup
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil1 medium onion, chopped3 garlic cloves, mincedpinch hot red pepper flakes1 bay leaf2 ...
Recipes | Soups & Stews
Summer Tomato and Corn Salad with Basil
Ingredients: 1 large ear local yellow or yellow-and-white corn3 ripe medium tomatoes1/2 red bell pepper, finely chopped1/3 cup ...
Recipes | Appetizers & Beverages, Vegetables & Salads
Foundation COVID-19 Fund Awards $71,950
POTTSTOWN, June 30, 2020—The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded 34 grants totaling $71,950 through the COVID-19 Relief and ...
Foundation News
Opioids: Communities Finding Solutions
Part 1: Real Pain Matters https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DyF3Lm2-MaQ&t=2s Bridgette McGivern, MBA, Chief Executive Officer of Community Health & Dental Care, ...
La Salle Capacity-Building Clinics
In cooperation with the La Salle University Nonprofit Center, the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation is inviting ...
Foundation News
Spring Grants Total $1,704,683
POTTSTOWN, July 24, 2020—The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation has awarded $1,704,683 to 30 nonprofits, schools, and ...
Foundation News
Priority 3-Strengthen Nonprofits: Spring 2020
In the Strengthening Nonprofits program area, $145,200 was awarded for one project offering learning opportunities and strategic planning ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 3
Priority 1C- Healthy Behaviors-Networks: Spring 2020
In the Healthy Behaviors-Networks program area, $370,948 was awarded to fund 13 projects. These projects are intended to ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1C
Priority 1B-Healthy Behaviors-Parks: Spring 2020
In the Healthy Behaviors-Parks program area, $117,500 was awarded to fund five projects with the aim of improving ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1B
Priority 1A-Healthy Behaviors-Schools: Spring 2020
In the Healthy Behaviors-Schools program area, $1,027,610 was awarded to fund 10 projects intended to improve educational opportunities ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1A
Helping Our Neighbors Impacted by the North Coventry Fire
POTTSTOWN, August 6, 2020—UPDATE: The Tri-County Community Network is working to coordinate current and past Ashwood fundraising efforts ...
Foundation News
TriCounty Health Council Campaign Seeks to Save Lives
Pottstown, Pa. (Sept. 30, 2020)—The TriCounty Health Council, a collaborative comprised of leaders from Pottstown Hospital—Tower Health, Community ...
Foundation News, Healthy Living, Heart Health
LaSalle Nonprofit Center Technical Assistance Support
A Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Capacity Building Program Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation (PAHWF) program officers ...
Foundation News
Simple Steps for a Safe Halloween
Wash hands, wear a mask, and social distance to keep this year’s festivities safe for all. This ...
Healthy Living
It’s Not Too Late to Get the Flu Vaccine
Flu season has arrived. As we head into the holiday season, keep yourself and your family safe by ...
Foundation News, Healthy Living
Holiday Season of Giving
Gifts can be made to COVID Relief and Recovery Fund, and long-term giving can be designated to areas ...
Foundation News
Virtual Town Hall: The Importance of Vaccines
Building Trust within Communities of Color UPDATE: Many thanks to our panelists and all who joined us for ...
Foundation News, Upcoming Events
Workout of the Day: Shoveling Snow
Shoveling snow can be a workout—literally. A 155 pound person burns over 450 calories in an hour of ...
Fitness, Healthy Living, Heart Health
Face Mask Contest Sparks Unexpected Benefit
Science has long-proven the health benefits of wearing a mask. Surprisingly, masked kids have experienced an additional perk: ...
Healthy Living
Spring is Just Around the Corner! Start Building Fitness Now.
The days are starting to get longer and the temperatures slowly creeping upwards, so it’s a great time ...
Healthy Living
Top Hikes for the March Thaw
All our favorite trails have been covered by snow for the past few weeks, but as the snow ...
Fitness, Healthy Living
Nurturing Resilience and Coping with Anxiety
Lately, we don’t often hear that empowering phrase, “You’ve got this.” The pandemic has replaced it with “Stay ...
Healthy Living | coping, mental health
Wierzbowski Joins Foundation Team
The newest addition to the Foundation’s staff, Chris Wierzbowski (He/Him), is looking to use his skills and experience ...
Foundation News
Help Yourself: A Self-Care Reminder
We’ve been living under the weight of a pandemic for a full year. Like a blanket over our ...
Healthy Living, Mental Health | coping, covid-19, mental health, self-care
Auxiliary Leaves Legacy of Generosity
Members of the East Auxiliary pause with Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation staff following the East Auxiliary’s ...
Foundation News
Resources to Jump-Start Your Garden
Healthy soil is fundamental to a thriving garden. Soil requires renewal with fresh organic matter to help your ...
Fitness, Healthy Living
Presentacion Virtual
Por Mi Gente, por Mi Familia, y por Mi Comunidad: La Verdad Sobre la Vacuna COVID-19 *Scroll below ...
Foundation News, Upcoming Events
Insurance Education Session
High-Quality, Affordable, and Accessible Health Insurance Available to All Pennsylvanians https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtnZkbkidPU Learn about the options available to Pennsylvanians ...
Foundation News
Is the COVID Vaccine Safe?
When it comes to the COVID-19 Vaccine, the simplest decisions have become complex as a result of the ...
Fitness, Healthy Living
Celebrate Our Earth’s Trees!
Arbor Day Is Friday, April 30 Have you ever gazed up at a tall, proud tree and considered ...
events, Healthy Living
Coping with Obesity
Along with the many health issues caused by the pandemic, our nation’s obesity problem has worsened. Stress, sleep ...
Fitness, Healthy Living
Gardening Blooms Better Health
After winter pandemic months kept us indoors, spring fever is the only contagion we’re happily ready to catch. ...
Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living | fitness
Join the Montco Trail Challenge!
Montgomery County has a wealth of trails to discover—over 92 miles, in fact—and the Montco Trail Challenge is ...
events, Fitness, Healthy Living
Results Framework Launch Session
The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s purpose is to help residents improve their health and well-being every ...
Foundation News
Pottstown Area Schools Awarded Over $13,000 through Checklist Challenge
The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation awarded over $13,152 to Pottstown Area schools as part of the ...
Foundation News, Healthy Living
Drug Addiction After Covid
An end to the pandemic may be underway. However, its devastating effects will linger long into the future. ...
Healthy Living, Substance Abuse
Covid-19 Long Haulers
Don’t Be “In It for the Long Haul” We’ve all heard COVID-19 can cause lingering symptoms. This includes ...
Healthy Living
Priority 3-Strengthen Nonprofits: Fall 2020
In the Strengthening Nonprofits program area, $110,000 was awarded for one project offering learning opportunities and strategic planning ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 3
COVID-19 and Routine Vaccinations: What Parents Need to Know
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvSBvLiI_bo Moderated by former Pottstown School District superintendent Dr. Jeffrey Sparagana, this town hall features expert panelists from ...
Foundation News
Priority 1C- Healthy Behaviors-Networks: Fall 2020
In the Healthy Behaviors-Networks program area, $807,617 was awarded to fund 16 projects. These projects are intended to ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1C
Education Inequality & Its Long-term Impact
Pottstown School District remains victim to State underfunding, with the inequity reaching into the $13-millions. Following Pennsylvania’s state-wide ...
Education, Healthy Living
3 Smart Tips for a Stress-free Return to School
Emotions are mixed about returning to the classroom this fall. Many families are excited to experience another step ...
Healthy Living
Vaccination Concerns and Beating COVID-19
Vaccinated Yet? In addition to protecting your own health, COVID-19 vaccination helps stop this deadly virus from spreading. ...
Healthy Living | covid-19
Priority 1B-Healthy Behaviors-Parks: Fall 2020
In the Healthy Behaviors-Parks program area, $143,000 was awarded to fund six projects with the aim of improving ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1B
Priority 3-Strengthen Nonprofits: Spring 2021
In the Strengthening Nonprofits program area, $437,500 was awarded for five projects offering learning opportunities and strategic planning ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 3
Priority 1C- Healthy Behaviors-Networks: Spring 2021
In the Healthy Behaviors-Networks program area, $634,850 was awarded to fund 16 projects. These projects are intended to ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1C
Priority 1B-Healthy Behaviors-Parks: Spring 2021
In the Healthy Behaviors-Parks program area, $45,400 was awarded to fund two projects with the aim of improving ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1B
Priority 1A-Healthy Behaviors-Schools: Spring 2021
In the Healthy Behaviors-Schools program area, $287,655.40 was awarded to fund seven projects intended to improve educational opportunities ...
Grants Awarded | Priority 1A
PAHWF Awards $1,451,405 to Community Organizations
The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation awarded $1,451,405 to 33 nonprofits, schools, and municipalities during the spring ...
Foundation News
Mini-Grant Program Supports Pottstown Regional Parks
The Pottstown Metropolitan Regional Planning Committee (PMRPC), with funding support from the Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation ...
Foundation News
Mental Health Check-in: SAD Seasonal Affective Disorder
Rake Away Seasonal Sadness Photo by Miggy Rivera from Pexels October is Mental Health Awareness Month. With 1 in 5 of ...
Healthy Living, mental health, Mental Health
Healthy Holiday Kickoff
Healthy Habits for the Holiday Season Photo by William Fortunato from Pexels The days left in 2021 are limited. Fill them ...
Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, mental health, Mental Health | holiday
How To Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Be a Goal Getter group of sticky yellow adhesive note papers with a list of new year's resolutions ...
Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, mental health, Mental Health | holiday
Building Emotional Resilience
Got Resilience? By Nancy Miller, ICF credentialed coach and certified Grief Recovery Specialist As we wait out the ...
Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, mental health, Mental Health | resilience
Help Your Heart
February is Heart Health Month By Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation A little love goes a long ...
Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, Heart Health | resilience
Fall 2021 Grant Round
The Fall 2021 grant round marked the implementation of the Foundation’s new Results Framework. In implementing the framework, ...
Foundation News
Developing Youth Potential: Early Childhood Development—Fall 2021
$92,330 was awarded to fund three projects. Carson Valley Children’s Aid: Women’s Voices Healthy ChoicesFamily Services of Montgomery ...
Grants Awarded | Early Childhood Development
Developing Youth Potential: School Programs (K-12)—Fall 2021
$12,000 was awarded to fund one project. Traces Of Love Association: Advancing Grief Support and Education
Grants Awarded | School Programs (K-12)
Developing Youth Potential: Youth Preparedness—Fall 2021
$135,000 was awarded to fund four projects. Pottstown Branch- Philadelphia Freedom Valley YMCA: Dragonfly Forest Camperships: Structured Play, ...
Grants Awarded | Youth Preparedness
Promoting Equitable Health & Wellness: Built Environment—Fall 2021
$356,212 was awarded to fund seven projects. Borough of Pottstown: Washington/West Street Park Improvements ProjectBoyertown Area Multi-Service, Inc: ...
Grants Awarded | Built Environment
Promoting Equitable Health & Wellness: Health Access & Delivery—Fall 2021
$67,500 was awarded to fund four projects. Camphill Village Kimberton Hills: Village Support Fund (General Operation Costs)Child Advocacy ...
Grants Awarded | Health Access & Delivery
Promoting Equitable Health & Wellness: Health Equity—Fall 2021
$413,000 was awarded for 15 projects. Centro Cultural Latinos Unidos Inc: Five Points To Achieve a Healthy Latino ...
Grants Awarded | Health Equity
Building Emotional Resilience
Got Resilience? By Nancy Miller, ICF credentialed coach and certified Grief Recovery Specialist As we wait out the ...
Fitness, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living, mental health, Mental Health | fitness, resilience
Empower Teens to Build Healthy Relationships
How to Avoid Abusive Relationships Spring often invokes thoughts of romance. It’s the season of proms and weddings, ...