Phoenixville Area Positive Alternatives

10/16/2026

🎉 Phoenixville Area Positive Alternatives (PAPA) is pleased to welcome Timothy Barr to our Board of Directors!

Tim has long been an advocate for community development and social welfare. A proud alumnus of Phoenixville Area High School, he attended Cheyney University, where he studied Industrial Management.

Throughout his career, Tim has demonstrated a strong commitment to public service. He was a founding board member of both Renaissance Academy Charter School and the Good Samaritan Shelter in Phoenixville. He also served as Director of Housing for more than 10 years, helping expand housing solutions for individuals and families in need.
Currently, Tim serves as the Manager of the Shared Housing Program within the Department of Aging at Family Services, continuing his dedication to supporting vulnerable populations and strengthening our community.

Tim’s professional accomplishments are grounded in the discipline, leadership, and teamwork he developed through varsity athletics, including wrestling, football, and track. These values have continued to shape his personal and professional journey.

Above all, Tim is a devoted father of four and a proud grandfather. His commitment to family continues to inspire his passion for building stronger, more supportive communities for future generations.

As Tim shared, “I'm excited to be a part of PAPA and look forward to helping the organization flourish.”

Welcome to the PAPA family, Tim! We look forward to working together as we continue our mission of empowering youth, supporting families, and creating positive opportunities throughout the Phoenixville Area.

09/29/2026

🎉 PAPA is pleased to announce the appointment of our newest Board member, Kristie Johnson!

Born and raised in Phoenixville, Kristie grew up participating in PAPA’s educational and sports programs. Today, she is coming full circle by joining the organization that helped shape her journey.

As Kristie shared, “I want to give back and contribute to the organization that invested in my childhood experiences".

Kristie is a dedicated mother of three and a Planning & Scheduling professional at Merck Pharmaceutical. She is passionate about personal and professional growth, leadership, and community involvement.

We are excited to welcome Kristie to the PAPA Board and look forward to her contributions as we continue investing in the youth and families of the Phoenixville Area!

Welcome to the PAPA family, Kristie! 🎉

09/21/2026

Thank you to the committee and Theresa Thornton for recognizing and honoring PAPA with the 2026 Legacy Award at Andre Thornton Day!

We are truly grateful for the opportunity to have served the Phoenixville Area for 31 years. What started as a vision to make a difference in the lives of young people and families continues to live on through the work of Phoenixville Area Positive Alternatives.

31 years of service. 31 years of community. 31 years of impact. Thank you for allowing us to be part of the Phoenixville story. 🙏🏾

Thank you to all the organizations, foundations, individuals and families who have supported us!

09/11/2026

Remembering, George E. Smith, one of the founding members of PAPA.

Served as treasurer and applied for our 501c3 status! We will never forget!

08/17/2026

HEY ADULTS, if you're looking for something to do this fall, check out what the Phoenixville Parks and Recreation Department is offering!

PHILLY BURBS MEN'S BASKETBALL

Basketball - 26FALL - BASKETBALL MEN'S - PHOENIXVILLE REC CENTER (MONDAYS): Heyday Athletic - Philly Burbs - Philadelphia, PA



INDOOR PICKLEBALL REC/BEGINNER

Pickleball - 26FALL - INDOOR PICKLEBALL REC/BEGINNER GENDER NEUTRAL - PHOENIXVILLE REC CENTER (MONDAYS): Heyday Athletic - Philly Burbs - Philadelphia, PA



INDOOR PICKLEBALL INTERMEDIATE

Pickleball - 26FALL - INDOOR PICKLEBALL INTERMEDIATE GENDER NEUTRAL - PHOENIXVILLE REC CENTER (MONDAYS): Heyday Athletic - Philly Burbs - Philadelphia, PA



VOLLEYBALL MIXED GENDER

Volleyball - 26FALL - VOLLEYBALL MIXED GENDER - PHOENIXVILLE REC CENTER (THURSDAYS): Heyday Athletic - Philly Burbs - Philadelphia, PA

08/15/2026

🏆2026 SUMMER LEAGUE CHAMPS! 🏀
BIG hoops, BIG heart, BIG wins! Congrats to all players this summer for another successful season!🎉🔥

07/29/2026

Attention Female Ballers! The 13U Villains are still looking for an additional players for the upcoming fall team. If interested please contact [email protected]

Showcases The Villains AAU basketball team's info, events, clinics, tryouts, and sponsors while enabling families to sign up and connect easily.

06/14/2026

🏀 Opening Day is Here! 🏀

Today marks the start of the 31st season of PAPA Summer Youth Basketball League! For more than three decades, this league has provided local youth with opportunities to learn the game, build friendships, develop confidence, and create lasting memories both on and off the court.

We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to our players, families, volunteers, sponsors, and especially our dedicated coaches who generously give their time and energy each summer. Your continued support has helped make this program a Phoenixville tradition for 31 years, and we couldn't do it without you.

Good luck to all our teams this season, we can't wait to see another summer filled with teamwork, sportsmanship, and community pride. Let's play ball!

05/28/2026

We are currently in urgent need of volunteer coaches for this year’s 2026 Summer Basketball League. In order to provide a fun and successful season for our players, we are looking for coaches across all three age groups.

At this time, if we are unable to fill these coaching positions, we unfortunately may not be able to run the league and would need to issue refunds to registered families.

Because of this uncertainty, we are moving this Saturday’s tryouts to Monday, June 1 at the Phoenixville Rec Center. Please plan to arrive 10 minutes before your scheduled bracket time for check-in and registration.

This league depends entirely on the support of our volunteer coaches. If you, or someone you know, has basketball experience or simply a love for the game and working with kids, we would greatly appreciate the help.

Anyone interested or with questions can reach out to us at [email protected].

Coach Application - https://forms.gle/Sw2Eb613apd5vY4U8

Registration for the 7-10 and 11-13 groups are still open until Sunday 5/31 - https://www.papabl.com/registration

Thank you for your continued support of our program and community basketball.

7-10 Bracket - 6:10-6:30
11-13 Bracket - 6:35- 6:55
14-17 Bracket - 7 - 7:20

Welcome to our new Summer Basketball League Registration page!

03/19/2026

Summer Basketball registration is NOW OPEN - https://www.papabl.com/registration