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...
Student Stories
Pottstown Middle School Pep Rallies – January 2026
STRIVE students played a high-energy role in supporting Pottstown Middle School pep rallies by leading live DJ sets, capturing event photography, and hosting video and podcast-style content during school-wide celebrations. Their involvement helped transform each pep...
Dennis Kulp Podcast Tribute Launch – Come to the Table
In 2026, The STRIVE Initiative proudly launches the Come to the Table Podcast, a powerful new weekly podcast created to foster connection, understanding, and unity across Pottstown and beyond. Recorded and produced at Vibe Creative Social Innovation Hub, the podcast...
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...
Pottstown Middle School Pep Rallies and Assemblies
STRIVE students played an integral role in supporting Pottstown Middle School assemblies by leading live DJ sets, capturing photographs, and hosting video and podcast content throughout multiple school-wide events. Their involvement helped elevate the assemblies into...
DJ Students Host Pottstown Middle School Incentive Dances
STRIVE students played a dynamic role in supporting school dances at Pottstown Middle School by leading live DJ sets, capturing event photography, and producing video and podcast-style content throughout each celebration. Their involvement helped transform school...
STRIVE Students DJ Trunk or Treat in Downtown Pottstown
STRIVE students took an active role in the annual Trunk or Treat on High Street in downtown Pottstown, a community wide event that brings together local nonprofits and businesses to create a safe, festive experience for families. As part of the celebration, STRIVE...
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...
STRIVE Hosts Night of the Races for Foundation for Pottstown Education
The STRIVE Initiative proudly hosted Night at the Races in partnership with the Foundation for Pottstown Education, bringing together community members, educators, donors, and local leaders for an evening dedicated to supporting youth and education in Pottstown. The...
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...
Students Host Trunk or Treat – National Lights On After School
STRIVE students proudly hosted a Trunk or Treat community event as part of National Lights On Afterschool, joining thousands of programs nationwide in celebrating the importance of afterschool opportunities for youth. The event brought together families, students, and...
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...











