NonProfit Day Info Found Friday at Coventry Mall

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

A coalition of 26 area non-profit groups will be set up for an event at the Coventry Mall Friday to let people know what they do and how they can help.

The event, from noon to 6 p.m., coincides with national NonProfit Day.
This will also be a kick off for the 2018 TriCounty Community Network’s (TCN) Amazing Raise.

The non-profits will have a table set up displaying their organization’s mission and activities.

The action begins at 12 noon with wrap up at 6 p.m.

The tables will be located at the Mall’s Center Court outside of Kohl’s Department Store.

Each group will also have a drawing for a prize.

Winners will be selected at the end of the event.

National NonProfit Day is a day set aside to recognize the nonprofit sector and the work performed by these capable organizations their staff and volunteers.

This year will be the second Amazing Raise spearheaded by TCN as a way to help local nonprofits raise not only much needed funds but awareness of the goals and missions of these organizations.

During the inaugural 2017 campaign, more than 20 organizations raised $104,766. A matching pool has been established to match the donations raised by the nonprofits on a prorated basis.

Sponsors who would like to donate to this matching pool are encouraged to contact Holly Parker, Executive Director of TCN by calling 610-705-3301 or by visiting TCN’s Amazing Raise website https://tcnetwork.org/the-amazing-raise/

Every Picture Tells a Story (of A Community)

Our sense of the TCN photo contest is that they are looking for something a little more current than this.

Blogger's Note: The following was provided by TriCounty Community Network and seems like a capital idea to us!

As part of its 10-year anniversary celebration, the TriCounty Community Network (TCN) invites children and adults to share photos of places, things and symbols that inspire them in the Greater Pottstown community.

“The photo contest provides community members with a great way to celebrate the positive aspects of our

Photo by Evan Brandt

Maybe just a photo like these twin homes
on North Charlotte Street.

area,” said Holly L. Parker, TCN executive director. “For example, we encourage people to take photos of places that are special to them or things that inspire pride in our town.”

Photos, with contact information, should be submitted by email to info@tcnetwork.org by Sept. 1.

All photo entries will be displayed during TCN’s anniversary celebration on Sept. 20 as well as in other community spaces. Gift cards will be awarded for winners in two categories: children and youth ages 1-17 and adults age 18 and older.

The TriCounty Community Network is a non-profit partnership of companies and organizations, public agencies and community advocates working together to solve problems in the greater Pottstown region. The network extends across community and workforce sustainability, health, social and environmental sectors of communities in Western Montgomery, Northern Chester and Eastern Berks counties.

To learn more about TCN, visit tcnetwork.org or join the conversation on Twitter @TCN_Pottstown or by searching for TriCounty Community Network on Facebook.

Celebrity Auction Benefits 15 Organizations

The TriCounty Community Network will hold a celebrity auction at SunnyBrook Ballroom on Friday, Oct. 24 starting at 5:30 p.m.

You are invited to enjoy a reception hour with the celebrities, bod on sports memorabilia, trips, hot air balloon rides and participate in a live auction for a chance to win a dinner for two with a celebrity.

Click here for a list of silent auction items.

Celebrities include:

David Akers, former kicker for the Eagles and six-time pro bowler; 

Bill Clement, former center for the Flyers, NHL all-star and ESPN analyst;

Rian Wallace, former linebacker for the Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steeler;

Cherri Gregg, community affairs reporter for KYW Newsradio and master of ceremonies;

Michael Smerconish, CNN talk show host, with whom you can win a studio tour.

Local celebrities include:
State Senator Bob Mensch;
State Representative Mark Painter;
Mason Scherer, Associate Producer, Dateline NBC & NBC News;
Nancy March, Editor of The Mercury and Regional Editor for Digital First Media;
Steady Moono, Ed.D., Vice President, Montgomery County Community College;
Ashley Pultorak, Program Officer, Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation;
Wil Hallman, President, Hallman Retirement Neighborhoods & President, SunnyBrook Foundation;

Tickets are $15 per person.

The event will benefit 15 local organizations including; 

Steel River Playhouse;

YWCA TriCounty;

Operation BackPack;

Laurel House;

Mosaic Community Land Trust;

Alzheimer's Association;

Women's Center of Montgomery County;

Pottstown Area Police Athletic League

Genesis Housing Corp.;

Pottstown Regional Public Library;

Boone Area Library;

Building a Better Boyertown;

TriCounty Community Network;

In Ian's Boots;

Community Health and Dental Care

The schedule is as follows:

• 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.: Reception Hour & Silent Auction. Meet the celebrities. Enjoy drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
• 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.: Celebrity Auction
• 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m:. Dinner for Celebrity Auction Winners. Dinner will be held immediately following the live auction at SunnyBrook Restaurant.

Click here to order tickets.