2026-2031 Overview
At the core of this plan is the belief that a holistic approach to health – one which centers equity and community impact – is critical. Housing, food access, and mental health support, in conjunction with accessible and equitable health care, are the bedrock of a truly healthy and vibrant Phoenixville.
Over the next five years, PCHF will transform. Our core mission – to support equitable health and well-being among our community – will stand strong. Our grantmaking will become more focused, our partnerships will strengthen, and our work will more deeply address the root causes of the challenges facing our community.
We are deeply grateful to everyone who shared their time, perspectives, and experiences to help shape this plan. We look forward to working with our partners and community members to contribute to a future where every person in the greater Phoenixville region can live a healthy, stable, and fulfilling life.
2026-2031 Strategic Priorities
- Advance Equitable Conditions for Health & Well-Being: Grounded in equity and community voice, PCHF advances the conditions that enable all residents to thrive by addressing root causes and structural barriers to health, housing stability, food access, and mental well-being through integrated and community-led strategies.
- Strengthen Community Partnerships, Networks & Capacity: PCHF strengthens a connected and collaborative nonprofit ecosystem by convening partners, building trust, and supporting the capacity of organizations and networks—particularly those led by and serving historically marginalized communities.
- Advance Equity-Centered & Trust-Based Grantmaking: PCHF advances equity-centered grantmaking by aligning funding practices with community priorities, reducing barriers to access, and supporting organizations working to address root causes of inequity.
- Deepen PCHF’s Internal Equity, Culture & Organizational Effectiveness: Deepen an equitable, transparent, and high-functioning organization by strengthening internal culture, clarifying roles, and applying an equity lens across governance, operations, and organizational practices.
- Promote Systems Change & Community Voice: Promote community power and advance systems-level impact by centering lived experience, supporting collaborative solutions, and engaging in efforts that address structural barriers to health and well-being.
