United Way of Berks County

Live United

Recognize a LU Champion

Show us how you LIVE UNITED

United Way of Berks County would like to recognize the individuals and teams who work so diligently to make Berks County a better place; those who best exemplify what it means to Live United.

We welcome you to use this program to show special appreciation to individuals and groups who go above and beyond to lend their time or talents to help others. If you know someone who has organized a collection for one our agency partners, let us know the details and take pictures showing the end-result of the effort. If someone you know delivers Meals on Wheels, or serves as a mentor for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, tell us more!

Unsure of who deserves to be featured? Consider those who, through their involvement, inspire others to get involved and make a difference in the lives of others. Individuals and/or groups may best exemplify one of these qualities outlined:

  • Leadership - motivates and inspires others to accomplish a specific goal or objective. This may involve an element of risk in order to benefit others.
  • Volunteerism - Accomplishes much within the community by his or her pursuit, courage, enthusiasm, and zeal.
  • Initiative – Demonstrates ability to take charge by creating or developing a program, project, or activity that impacts the community. Has a personal commitment to see the project through to its resolution with determined effort.
  • Creativity – Develops/proposes creative ways to accomplish the goals and objectives of a project, answer a challenge, or solve a problem.
  • Community Impact - How has this individual’s commitment/work had a positive impact on community? When? What were the results? How many were impacted?

Click here to tell us about your experience, and don't forget to attach photos showcasing your efforts or those of your coworkers or committees.  For questions, contact Michelle Gettel at michelleg@uwberks.org

For technical difficulties with the form or your photos, contact Jessica Heil at jessicah@uwberks.org.

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Campaign Contacts

General Information:  
Paris Smith

 

Sr. VP Resource Development and Major Gifts:  
Jean Morrow

 

Leadership Giving:  
Leslie Davidson

 

Major Gifts:
Angie Finney

 

Campaign Staff:  
Michelle Gettel, Marcelino Colon, Angie Finney, Karen McKeever, Sheila Tulli

  

Reverse Tours:  
Marlene Wilson

 

Personalized Pledge Forms and Campaign Merchandise:  
Joe Pettyjohn

 

General Campaign Materials and Customized Materials:  
Jessica Heil, Joe Pettyjohn, Chris Spanier

 

United Way graphics and Electronic Communications:  
Jessica Heil

 

 

 

Campaign Dates

 

Day of Caring & Campaign Kickoff
September 11 
FirstEnergy Stadium

 

United Way Victory Celebration
November 21
Green Valley Country Club

Campaign Partners

 United Way of Berks County is grateful to the many organizations that support our work.  Please take a moment to view the Recogntion Book created to thank our partners for their support:

  

Thanks to these organizations for their support of campaign activities:
Carpenter Technology Corporation
Classic Harley Davidson
CTCE Federal Credit Union
Customers Bank
Ehrlich Pest Control
EnerSys
Fulton Bank
Hartman|Shurr
IBEW Local 743
JRD Packaging & Industrial Supply
Leisawitz Heller
M&T Bank
National Penn
PACE Institute
Penn Pride
Penske Truck Leasing Co.
Phoenix Packaging
Precision Medical Products
RAM Industrial Services, Inc.
The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Reading Phillies Baseball Club
Reinsel Kuntz Lesher LLP
St. Joseph Medical Center
Stevens & Lee/Griffin
UGI Utilities, Inc.
VF Outlet
VIST Bank
White Star Tours and Travel Center
 

Day of Caring T-Shirt Sponsor:
Lasting Image Recognition.  Promotion.  Solutions. 

The 2012 Community Leaders Challenge Match:
National Penn
Masano Bradley, LLP
Weidenhammer Systems Corporation
VIST Bank
3 anonymous supporters
 

Incentive Sponsors:
Freedon Auto Group
AAA Reading-Berks Travel
Boscov's, Inc.
Associated Wholesalers, Inc./Shurfine Markets
VF Outlet 
CTCE Federal Credit Union
Godiva Chocolatier, Inc.
Reading Royals
ViVA Bistro and Tapas Lounge 
The Bachman Company

 

Additional Support:
Dale Carnegie Training Institue
Met-Ed a FirstEnergy Company
Reading Eagle Company