We’re thrilled to present our annual report for FY 2024-2025 highlighting the incredible impact of our grantee-partners, the community-focused work of our small staff, and the invaluable support of our volunteers and board of directors. We hope you’ll enjoy reading this annual report and learning more about the incredible work we accomplished this year. Together,…
It’s our pleasure to announce our 2025 annual grantee partners! This grant cycle, we awarded a total of $1,377,525 to 37 organizations assisting residents of the greater Phoenixville Area. These organizations provide critical support to our community. Their work in healthcare, housing, food security, emergency assistance, violence prevention, and more is invaluable to the Phoenixville…
Do you want to work to positively impact the community? The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation seeks an experienced Operations Manager to assist its small staff in meeting its mission to improve the health and quality of life for people in the greater Phoenixville region. We do this by increasing access to quality healthcare services and promoting…
PCHF is thrilled to welcome 16 passionate nonprofit professionals to the 2025-2026 Emerging Leaders Cohort! The Emerging Leaders Fellowship is a 10-month collaborative program aimed at developing young nonprofit professionals in the Phoenixville region. This program will provide peer-to-peer collaboration, leadership and executive skill growth, and nonprofit management skill development. Fellows will have the opportunity…
PCHF is pleased to announce an exciting upcoming program for new nonprofit professionals. The Emerging Leaders Fellowship is a 10-month collaborative program aimed at developing young nonprofit professionals in the Phoenixville region. The nonprofit sector is at a critical point in time, and passionate, innovative leaders are more important than ever. This fellowship will equip…
PCHF is thrilled to announce the seven recipients of the 2025 PCHF Healthcare Scholarship! The PCHF Healthcare Scholarship is awarded to area high school seniors who plan to continue their education in health care, human services, and education. We received 34 applications from talented, passionate students in our community. Seven incredible students received the scholarship…
Applications for the PCHF Annual Grant Cycle are now open! For those of you who missed our annual grant forum, please refer to these resources before applying: Visit our grants process page for grant eligibility requirements and helpful tips. Review the forum slide decks covering the application process and grant budgeting. Confirm that your organization…
Foundation President and CEO Tamela Luce delivered the following statement to attendees at the 2025 Grant Kickoff Forum on April 9. To our Community Members, We see you. We see your worry, worry about the unknown that seeps beyond your workday. We see the hate and the division that’s permeated our society. We see the…
We are excited to announce that Chris Brickhouse has been selected as PCHF’s 2025 Champion of the Community! The Champion of Community Awards were developed in 2000 by the Foundation Board of Directors to recognize those who serve others in a way that contributes to the overall health of the greater Phoenixville community. This award…
Keith Burress Keith Burress is Philadelphia born and bred. He graduated from Hahnemann University/Drexel University with a B.A. in Psychology and is a certified mediator. He moved to Chester County 30 years ago and has worked for over 25 years at Family Service of Chester County, currently serving as the Program Director of Project ONE,…