The Pottstown Cluster of Religious Communities
The Cluster represents over 60 congregations in the Pottstown area and distributes emergency food, clothing, rent assistance, and other services. The Cluster Outreach Center is located at 137 Walnut St. (610-970-5995). Volunteers collect, sort, or distribute food and clothing. To volunteer, contact the church office.Community Meals
First Presbyterian Pottstown is the site of weekly community meals, offered free of charge to needy families in our community. Volunteers from our church cook and serve the meal on the second Thursday of each month at 5 p.m. If you would like to help, contact Sara Grim through the church office. Additional meals are served by other community churches and organizations.
Barth Elementary School
We partner with Barth Elementary School to provide educational support and enrichment to many children in this low income and transient neighborhood.
- Book Busters - We provide books for children involved in book discussion groups, led by volunteers from our congregation.
- Tutoring - Members of our congregation serve as tutors and mentors for children at risk. Persons interested in tutoring may contact Dorothy Schmearer through the church office.
- After School Programs - We provide the supplies and salaries needed to sponsor programs in art, music, and physical education.
- Peacemaker Award - Each year a fifth grade student, chosen by his peers, receives this award recognizing the qualities inherent in a "peacemaker."
"Camperships" for Kirkwood
Half or full scholarships are given to any child in the congregation who will attend summer camp at Kirkwood.Habitat for Humanity
We are a covenant church supporting the Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity. First Presbyterian helped launch Habitat’s work in Pottstown.
Vegetable Garden
Our Junior Seekers planted a vegetable garden this spring. Volunteers from the congregation weed and harvest each week. The produce from the garden is donated to the Cluster for distribution through their food pantry or used for Community Meals.
Meals on Wheels
Other
We also provide support for various other projects and organizations including: The YWCA, Cub Scouts, Compeer, and the Recycling Center.
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