Student Stories

STRIVE Podcast Studio Opening

STRIVE Podcast Studio Opening at VIBE Creative Hub

The STRIVE Initiative is proud to announce the opening of its new STRIVE Podcast Room at the VIBE Creative Social Innovation Hub on High Street, creating an exciting new space for students and community members to explore storytelling, media, and creative career...

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PRCF Grant

Pottstown Regional Community Foundation Grant Award

The STRIVE Initiative is proud to announce the receipt of a 2026 grant award from the Pottstown Regional Community Foundation (PRCF), continuing a partnership that has been instrumental to STRIVE’s growth and impact since 2018. For nearly a decade, PRCF has...

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PORTLAND MPACT Conferences

IMPACT 2025 Conference – Portland, Oregon

PORTLAND IMPACT Conferences — The STRIVE Initiative proudly represented Pottstown on a national stage this September, attending the four-day MPACT Transit + Community Conference in Portland, Oregon. David Charles, STRIVE Co-Founder and CEO, participated as an official...

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Multimedia Career Exploration Awards Ceremony

Multimedia Career Exploration Awards Ceremony

The STRIVE Initiative is proud to spotlight our Multimedia Career Exploration Awards, honoring students who demonstrated year-long commitment, creativity, and leadership through hands-on, real-world experiences. Throughout the school year and summer, STRIVE students...

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Set Up From Across The Street

Hobart’s Run Fall Open House

The STRIVE Initiative was proud to participate in the Hobart’s Run Open House, where STRIVE students energized the event by serving as the DJs and creating a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere for community members in attendance. The open house provided an...

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