POTTSTOWN, PA — The Pottstown Regional Community Foundation has committed $50,000 in matching funds for a charitable giving campaign launched Nov. 1, potentially directing $100,000 toward education, food assistance and other community needs across the greater Pottstown region.
The initiative, called Join the Giving Challenge, will match eligible contributions dollar for dollar until June 20, 2027, or until the foundation’s $50,000 commitment is exhausted.
All members of the foundation’s board of directors contributed to the matching fund, according to the organization.
The campaign is structured to generate an additional $50,000 from individual donors, with each contribution matched by an equal amount from the board’s commitment.
A $100 donation, for example, would generate $200 for the designated charitable fund while matching dollars remain available.
Contributions of any size qualify, provided they are directed to one of three designated funds.
The Education – Area of Interest Fund supports educational programs for children, young people and adults, including enrichment opportunities, assistance for educators and families, and initiatives addressing barriers to learning.
The Food Insecurity Fund finances programs intended to improve access to food for individuals and families experiencing difficulty meeting basic needs.
The Community Needs Fund provides flexible financing for local grants, community initiatives, partnerships and the foundation’s operations, allowing the organization to address emerging regional priorities.
Donors select which of the three funds receives their contribution, and the matching amount is allocated to that same fund.
The foundation serves communities within approximately 10 miles of Pottstown, spanning portions of the surrounding Tri-County region.
Its charitable activities focus on health, education and economic opportunity, with funding distributed through local programs and community partnerships.
Carl Landis, chairman of the foundation’s development committee and a member of its board, described the campaign as an effort to encourage residents to contribute to causes affecting their communities.
“With 100% board participation and $50,000 of donations, our board of directors is leading by example and inviting you to join us in a community-giving challenge,” Landis stated.
The board’s financial commitment establishes the maximum amount available for matching, while the total raised will depend on contributions received during the campaign.
John Buckley, chairman of the foundation’s board of directors, emphasized that donors can direct their contributions according to their priorities.
“Donors can support the cause that matters most to them, knowing their gift will be matched dollar for dollar to the same fund while matching dollars are available,” Buckley stated.
The matching arrangement applies exclusively to contributions made to the three designated funds.
Donations can be submitted through the foundation’s online giving portal at prcf.short.gy/Giving-Challenge.
Contributions can also be mailed by check payable to Pottstown Regional Community Foundation, Attn: Giving Challenge, 152 East High Street, Suite 500, Pottstown, PA 19464.
Donors contributing by check are encouraged to identify their preferred fund on the memo line.
The campaign will continue through June 20, 2027, unless the available matching funds are fully allocated before that date.
Additional information about the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation is available at pottstownfoundation.org.
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