Pottstown Human Relations Commission

Structure
The Human Relations Commission is a nine-member team of volunteers appointed by the Mayor and confirmed by the Borough Council of Pottstown.  The diverse team serves to improve the quality of human relations within the Borough of Pottstown.

Mission
Its mission is to promote mutual understanding, respect and cooperation among all racial, cultural, religious, ethnic and other groups within the Borough of Pottstown.

The Commission monitors the status of human relations within the Borough.

It holds multi-cultural educational events.

It provides mediation and referral services to Borough residents.

Mediation is an opportunity for people to openly discuss conflict and determine whether reconciliation is possible.   The parties may speak in a confidential setting directly to each other and be heard.  Most of the commissioners are trained mediators.

Referral Services
At times, the Commission will refer individuals to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commissions for consideration of a formal hearing.

Contact Us
The services are free and available to all residents of the Borough of Pottstown. Please contact the office for more information about services or meetings.

Our Telephone Number:                                  
610-970-6598

Our Address:                                                   
Pottstown Borough Hall
100 East High Street
Pottstown, PA 19464