Thursday, August 24, 2017

Foundation for Pottstown Education Awarded $90,000 grant from Health and Wellness Foundation

Joe Rusiewicz, executive director of the Foundation for Pottstown Education, left, accepts a $50,000 grant check for "operational support" from David Kraybill, executive director of the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation.










Blogger's Note: The following was provided by the Foundation for Pottstown Education.

The Foundation for Pottstown Education was recently awarded a two-year grant totaling $90,000 from the Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation. 

This grant is awarded in support of the Education Foundation’s Administrative Operations. A check for $50,000 was presented for year one of the approved grant.

Joe Rusiewicz, the foundation's executive director, stated that he is not only pleased with the acceptance of this grant but also in the working relationship that both Foundations have with each other. 

“The support, not only financially, that the health and wellness foundation gives to us has been tremendous. The staff has always been available to answer questions or to offer advice when needed. I am looking forward to continuing this relationship,” Rusiewicz said.

The foundation recently provided funding towards the Middle School Environmental Education Club’s attendance at the Pocono Environmental Education Center, for the Early College Program, PEAK initiatives, Girls Today Leaders Tomorrow Program, equipment and computers for the Engineering Programs, AP Testing and has approved funding for the Rupert Elementary School Fourth Grade ropes program, as well as working on the Planning Committee for the 2017 Sports Carnival. Previously, 

Previously, the health and wellness foundation has provided funding to the Education Foundation to support Administrative Operations and for fund raising software.

The remainder of the grant, $40,000, will be issued in year two, 2018 contingent on submission and review of the year one report.

About PAHWF: The Pottstown Area Health and Wellness Foundation’s (PAHWF) mission is to enhance the health and wellness of area residents, providing education, funding and programs that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles. Visit www.pottstownfoundation.org for more information about the Foundation. Discover Pottstown area’s online community, Mission Healthy
Living, an initiative of PAHWF, to learn and share great information on how to lead a healthier life. You can also follow the Foundation on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest and YouTube.

About FPE: The Foundation for Pottstown Education’s (FPE) mission is to support, promote, sponsor and carry out educational, scientific or charitable activities and objectives within or related to the Pottstown School District. Visit www.foundationpottstowned.org for more information about the Foundation for Pottstown Education. You can also follow FPE on Facebook and Twitter.

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