United Way of Berks County

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United Way's Work in Our Community

InfoBit: News from United Way of Berks County is a monthly communication piece we've developed to keep our most involved volunteers up-to-date on the work United Way is doing in our community.  Every other month, we will feature a different subject - from outcomes to success stories to United Way's response to key community issues.  We hope you will find this information valuable and encourage you to share this information with others that share the goal of building a stronger community for all.

Each InfoBit is available in two formats - a printable version and an electronic version that can be forwarded via email (you'll need to copy the web address and paste into an email).  If you would like to subscribe to InfoBits or if you would like to request a customized format, click here.

January 2012 - Free Tax Preparation
         Electronic Version      Printed Version  

March 2012 - Did You Know?
        Electronic Version       Printed Version

May 2012 - This Community Belongs to All of Us
        Electronic Version       Printed Version  

 

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View the 2009 Archived InfoBits 

 

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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:  
Pam Beiler, Marcelino Colon, Angie Finney, Karen McKeever, Sheila Tulli

  

Reverse Tours:  
Marlene Wilson

 

Personalized Pledge Forms:  
Karen McKeever

 

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

 

United Way graphics and Electronic Communications:  
Jessica Heil

 

Campaign Merchandise:  
Joe Pettyjohn

 

Campaign Sponsors

 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

 

Campaign Dates

 

Campaign Kickoff and Day of Caring Launch
September 16
FirstEnergy Stadium
Sponsored by National Penn 

Boscov's United Way Day
November 7
Boscov's Berkshire

Victory Celebration
November 19
Inn at Reading

United Way Night at the Royals
December 5
Sovereign Center

Right From the Start Criterium
September 13
Yuasa Battery, Inc., Laureldale
Sponsored by Yuasa Battery, Inc.