How Does United Way of Berks County Make a Difference?
At United Way, we bring together the right mix of people and organizations to identify community needs and support programming to address those needs. Each year, over 150,000 people in Berks County are helped through the work of United Way and our partners. Learn more about our work.
Grants
A variety of grant opportunities are available throughout the year
Volunteer Now
Find opportunities throughout Berks County
Leadership United
Ready.Set.READ!
Helping children from birth to third grade develop the critical reading skills that will help them achieve future success.
Latest News
Celebrate United is April 20. Help us celebrate YOU and the many people, companies, and organizations who work with us to provide help, hope and opportunity.
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Save the Date for The Big Cheese 7! June 16, 6 – 9 p.m. Together, we’ll package two kind of meals: mac and cheese and apple oatmeal to help fight hunger in Berks County. Registration opens May 16.
LIVE UNITED Grant applications are now open year-round. One-time grants of up to $5,000 for “great ideas” and creative projects are available.
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NEED HELP?
When you need help, you don’t have to search for it on your own. Dial 211 and, with just a few questions, the 211 information and referral specialists will connect you with the help you need. From housing and utilities to health care and even volunteer opportunities, 211 can help. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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