Nonprofits Raise Funds for ACLAMO Facility Repairs in Pottstown

The joint fundraiser aims to cover uninsured costs after the center sustained water damage.

Apr. 3, 2026 at 5:43pm

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Nonprofit organizations ACLAMO and the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation are hosting a fundraising event on April 22 to raise money for critical repairs to the ACLAMO Pottstown Center. The facility, which provides educational programs, social services, and access to health and wellness resources for the local Latino community, needs around $31,000 to cover uninsured costs from storm damage in 2025, including roof replacement and other structural work.

Why it matters

The ACLAMO Pottstown Center is a vital community resource, serving over 19,000 people across Montgomery County last year. With its satellite location in Pottstown, the nonprofit is able to provide essential services to marginalized residents who may not be able to access the main office in Norristown. Ensuring the facility remains safe, functional, and fully equipped is crucial to maintaining these important programs.

The details

The fundraising event will take place from 6-7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 22 at the ACLAMO Pottstown Center. Donations can also be made online or by mail to the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation. The nonprofit has already received a $7,500 emergency grant from the foundation to cover previous structural repairs, but additional funds are needed to replace the roof and address other outstanding issues like drainage, shelving, and waterproofing.

  • In April 2025, the ACLAMO Pottstown Center sustained severe water damage from storms.
  • In fall 2025, ACLAMO received a $7,500 emergency grant from the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation.
  • The fundraising event is scheduled for April 22, 2026.
  • The fundraising campaign will continue through April 30, 2026.

The players

ACLAMO

A Norristown-based social services nonprofit that operates satellite offices in Lansdale and Pottstown, providing educational programs, social services, and access to health and wellness resources for the local Latino community.

Pottstown Regional Community Foundation

A nonprofit organization that is co-hosting the fundraising event and provided a $7,500 emergency grant to ACLAMO in 2025 to cover previous structural repairs.

Douglas Ferguson

The director of development and communications at ACLAMO.

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What they’re saying

“It's crucial. I mean the program itself is a vital lifeline to our community out in the marginalized community out in the western part of the county. Having a smaller satellite office in the Pottstown community itself on Walnut Street is essential to provide our proven services for local residents who can't get here.”

— Douglas Ferguson, Director of development and communications, ACLAMO

What’s next

The fundraising campaign continues through April 30, 2026, and donations can be made online or by mail to the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation.

The takeaway

This fundraising effort highlights the importance of community-based nonprofits like ACLAMO in providing essential services and resources to underserved populations. By investing in the Pottstown facility, the organization can ensure its programs remain accessible and impactful for local families who rely on them.