Mission Statement
The Hobart's Run neighborhood initiative, a 501(c)(3), was launched by The Hill School in 2016 to create a clean and safe community; foster inclusivity; provide incentives for home ownership and property pride; and generate quality business development. While specifically focusing on a 900 parcel area, Hobart’s Run supports revitalization efforts throughout Pottstown.
Programs
ARTEC Pottstown Community Makerspace
The Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab (PASIL) building at 249 E. High St. includes a community makerspace, ARTEC, where maker workshops for a variety of ages are run by the chair of the Engineering Department at The Hill School.
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Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab (PASIL)
The Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab (PASIL) is located at 249 E. High St., the location of Espresso Yourself Book Cafe. The space includes offices for The STRIVE Initiative and Be ReZilient Healing Through the Arts, two Pottstown nonprofit organizations and Hobart’s Run partners that focus on life coaching in various forms for both local youths and adults.
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Boots on the Ground Engagement
The staff members of Hobart’s Run are all active members of numerous Pottstown community organizations. In addition, we routinely attend and participate in events that bring Pottstown neighbors together.
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Bike Share
Hobart’s Run is part of the Bike Pottstown program of Schuylkill River Greenways – another way to connect our neighbors! Our office at 856 E. High St. is one of the places in Pottstown where residents may pick up a bike and helmet to borrow for use in getting to work or enjoying a ride with friends and family.
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Block Captains
Our volunteer Block Captains meet to share information, plan cleanups, and support other events in Hobart’s Run to help keep our neighborhood clean and safe.
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Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) Program
Hobart’s Run's Façade Improvement Grant (FIG) program provides grants toward projects that restore and improve homes’ street appeal.
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Community Leaders Breakfast
Business, education, and other nonprofit leaders are brought together for coffee, networking, and information-sharing at monthly Community Leaders Breakfasts organized by Hobart’s Run and hosted at sites throughout the Borough of Pottstown.
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Pottstown Fete en Blanc
In partnership with Pottstown Area Economic Development, Inc. (PAED), we produce Pottstown Fete en Blanc, an event that brings together hundreds of diverse local residents and guests.
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Ricketts Center
Hobart’s Run continues to provide program funding, support, and Hill student and faculty staff volunteer hours to the Ricketts Center, run by Boyertown Area Multi-Service. We also organize, fund, and host a holiday party for all of the Ricketts Center's after school program participants.
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Edgewood Historic Cemetery
Hobart’s Run joined forces with the Friends of Edgewood Historic Cemetery in 2018, and we are proud to say the condition of the officially abandoned cemetery has improved dramatically, thanks to fall and spring community cleanups and fundraisers such as “Walks to Remember” – living history tours of important individuals buried on the cemetery’s 12 acres. All funds designated to Edgewood are used to keep the grass mowed and help with other vital upkeep.
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