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Ciresi announces over $67,000 for community projects in Pottstown

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    December 16, 2025 | 3:27 PM

HARRISBURG, Dec. 16 – State Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, announced the approval of $67,050 in funding through the Neighborhood Assistance Program to support educational initiatives for at-risk students and public safety improvements in Pottstown.

The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

Through NAP, businesses can receive tax credits of up to 95% for contributions made to qualifying community projects.

“These investments in Pottstown’s youth and public safety will go a long way toward improving the quality of life,” Ciresi said. “Together, these state awards look to the future by supporting young learners and helping protect downtown Pottstown for everyone’s enjoyment.”

The approved funding includes:

• $51,300 to RSVP Volunteers to provide critical math and reading support to at-risk and vulnerable students in the Pottstown and Norristown school districts. The funding will also support family literacy programs for Pre-K MCIU Head Start students and essential digital literacy training across Montgomery County, both directly and in collaboration with community partners.

• $15,750 to Pottstown Area Industrial Development Inc. to enhance public safety and strengthen community trust in the 300 block of East High Street in Pottstown. The project includes installing a new security camera to complete the police department’s monitoring system in the area, along with new street lighting for five to six storefronts.

The NAP has five main components: Neighborhood Assistance Program, Special Program Priorities, the Neighborhood Partnership Program, Charitable Food Program, and the Enterprise Zone Program. More information is available in this NAP impact brochure and at this website.