The Phoenixville Community Health Foundation, a private organization, serves the areas of Chester and Montgomery counties. The foundation awards grants and offers programs to help better the health of the greater Phoenixville community. Additionally, Phoenixville Community Health Foundation works with and belongs to other area organizations to work toward its mission.
Serving Montgomery County residents, Montgomery County Opportunities Industrialization Center (or OIC) offers classes in GED preparation, English as a second language, job preparation, literacy for adults and computer skills. Summer enrichment programs are also available. Please call its office for more information.
Since 1944, the Media Fellowship House has fought social injustice in America. This nonprofit, nonpartisan, nonsectarian organization works to promote peace and understanding among races, cultures and religions. It provides the community with a diverse array of cultural, educational and service-oriented programs to improve the way we all think and live together. The Media Fellowship House shares this facility with the Hometown Senior Center.
Neighborhood League Shop is a nonprofit organization that sells consigned and donated clothing, jewelry, gift items, small furnishings, antiques, housewares, artwork and collectibles. All proceeds go to various local nonprofit organizations.
Newtown Historic Association is a local historical preservation organization. I hosts local-history-themed events such as the Newtown Heritage Walk along a path through local historical sites on State Street and Sycamore Street. It also sponsors many volunteer and community service projects for the city.
Developed in 1999, Good Samaritan is a nonprofit organization founded in response to the shelter needs of homeless men. Good Samaritan compassionately serves the Greater Philadelphia area. If you have the ability to donate, please contact Good Samaritan for information on how to make a tax free donation.
Neighborhood League Shop, located in downtown Wayne, is a nonprofit organization that sells consigned and donated clothing, jewelry, gift items, small furnishings, antiques, housewares, artwork and collectibles. All proceeds go to various local nonprofit organizations.
Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA is a community organization offering a wide range of athletic and fitness facilities and programs for kids, teens, adults and seniors. The YMCA features aquatic and fitness centers, a climbing wall and rooms that can be rented for parties and meetings. Individuals and families can participate in fitness classes, sports leagues, swim lessons and a variety of other healthy activities.
For more than 29 years, the Patrician Society of Central Norristown has been serving economically disadvantaged families in the greater Norristown area. In 2009, more than 1,300 families were served in one way or another, from children's summer camp to assistance paying winter heating bills. At times, the location has served as a homeless shelter, and provides job training for those seeking employment. Currently, they are operating an emergency food cupboard.
Impact Thrift Stores is a nonprofit organization that collects donations of gently used items and sells them in the organization's thrift stores. All proceeds are used to support local charities. Items are also occasionally donated directly to the needy through local charities. Free pick-up of large items is available upon request. This location is the organization's main store.
