Success Stories

The Child Development Associate (CDA) program, a part of Ready.Set.READ!'s Growing Readers, is designed to enhance early childhood education and curriculum support; focus on kindergarten readiness and reduce turnover of the trained workers. The CDA program gives child...

It was a night that Kathy Griess will never forget. Her husband, Daniel, came home from his evening shift as a BARTA bus driver and went to sleep. When she went to wake him, his speech was incomprehensible. She called 911, and her then 74-year old husband was admitted...

Last July, a massive storm system hit Berks County with 5” to 8” inches of rain causing flash flooding in multiple areas. American Red Cross PA Rivers Chapter, a United Way agency partner, jumped into action by providing shelter for residents of a Reading apartment...

Danielle is a vibrant and joyful 22-year-old who works hard to extend beyond her intellectual and developmental disability. With help from Threshold/Berks Personnel Network, supported by United Way of Berks County, she is able to work independently in a role she...

At age 99, Edward is a proud WWII Navy Veteran who has received more than a dozen medals and commendations for saving his ship from sinking when it was attacked. Edward is an American hero; he is also a Meals on Wheels recipient, thanks to your support of the United...

  At 17, Matt’s world fell apart. His parents left him and his younger siblings; his siblings were able to be with other family members. Matt was suddenly left on his own. After weeks of couch-surfing with different friends, he found Mary’s Shelter.  Matt took...

Meet Dylan, a first grader at Riverside Elementary. His family supported his participation in Read Alliance because he struggled with reading; his reading skills were at a kindergarten level.  Dylan was matched with Gio, his teen tutor. Together, they worked hard to...