American Cancer Society
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3893 Adler Place
Suite 170
Bethlehem, PA 18017 - 610-921-2329
- cancer.org
United Way Supported Services:
Funded programs designed to assist the patient, family and community at large. Cancer hotline 1-800-ACS-2345. Early detection, prevention education and patient services programs.
Berks County Intermediate Unit Child Care
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Rivers Chase Business Center
1111 Commons Boulevard
P. O. Box 16050
Reading, PA 19612 - 610-987-8437
- berksiu.org
United Way Supported Services:
Financial assistance for access to quality childcare for parents unable to afford private care and ineligible, or on the waiting list for government funding.
Birdsboro Community Memorial Center
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201 East Main Street
Birdsboro, PA 19508 - 610-582-2471
- bcmcbirdsboro.com
United Way Supported Services:
Out of school education programs for the youth of Birdsboro and vicinity to assist students with achieving academic success and grade-level proficiency.
Centro Hispano Daniel Torres
- 501 Washington Street, Third Floor
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-376-3748
- centrohispano.org
United Way Supported Services:
Bilingual and bicultural information and referral services to help members of the Latino community gain self-sufficiency. Parental education and support to improve children’s school readiness through “Abriendo Puertas”.
Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania
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90 George Street
Reading, PA 19605 - 610-289-0114
- easterseals.com/esep
United Way Supported Services:
Therapy programs, evaluations and other medical services for children with special needs to help them overcome obstacles to independence.
Friend, Inc. Community Services
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658D Noble Street
Kutztown, PA 19530 - 610-683-7790
- friendinc.org
United Way Supported Services:
Information and referral to community resources for people in the Kutztown area. Food pantry and emergency assistance with utilities and other financial needs.
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County, Inc.
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201 Washington Street
Suite 329-330
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-373-3439
- habitatberks.org
United Way Supported Services:
Assists working for families with moderate income achieve home ownership. HFHBC renovates existing homes. Homebuyers complete sweat equity hours at homes and participate in financial literacy and counseling.
Literacy Council of Reading-Berks
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35 South Dwight Street
West Lawn, PA 19609 - 610-670-9960
- lcrb.org
United Way Supported Services:
Adult basic literacy and English as a Second Language education program.
Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading and Berks County
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1161 Pershing Boulevard
Reading, PA 19611 - 610-373-1314
- olivetbgc.org
United Way Supported Services:
Comprehensive, outcome-driven, youth after-school and summer program focusing on education, good character and citizenship, and healthy lifestyles.
Safe Berks
- 255 Chestnut Street
Reading , PA 19602 - 610-373-1206
- safeberks.org
United Way Supported Services:
Crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, including a 24-hour hotline in English and Spanish. Emergency temporary shelter for victims of domestic violence and their children. Individual and group counseling related to sexual violence for adults and children.
The Salvation Army: Reading Corps
- 301 South Fifth Street
Reading, PA 19602 - 610-373-5208 x207
- salvationarmyreading.org
United Way Supported Services:
Emergency assistance programs to help with utility costs, rent costs, prescriptions, food, and clothing. Supportive Housing Program helps homeless and disabled individuals find permanent solutions to their homelessness. Educational programming for youth and adults through the Learning Center.
American Red Cross PA Rivers Chapter
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701 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601 - (610) 375-4759
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redcross.org/pa/reading
United Way Supported Services:
Disaster relief services providing immediate emergency needs. Transportation for local veterans to receive healthcare.
Berks Encore
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40 North Ninth Street
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-374-3195
- BerksEncore.org
United Way Supported Services:
Meals on Wheels for homebound individuals who are disabled or over age 60 and not able to shop or prepare meals for themselves due to chronic disease or medical conditions.
Boyertown Area Multi-Service
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200 West Spring Street
Boyertown, PA 19512 - 610-367-6957
- boyertownareamulti-service.org
United Way Supported Services:
Supportive services for older adults. Basic needs assistance to individuals and families in need.
Co-County Wellness Services
- 429 Walnut Street
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-375-6523
- CoCounty.org
United Way Supported Services:
Leadership and operational support for the community-wide initiative to prevent teen pregnancy, Berks Teens Matter.
Family Guidance Center
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1235 Penn Avenue
Suite 205-206
Wyomissing, PA 19610 - 610-374-4963
- familyguidancecenter.com
United Way Supported Services:
Evaluation, diagnosis, mental health, and drug and alcohol counseling provided on a sliding fee scale. Outreach to rural communities such as Kutztown and Hamburg.
Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania
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330 Manor Road
Miquon, PA 19444 - 2158-564-2030 x1036
- (215) 564-6953
- gsep.org
United Way Supported Services:
Outcomes-based programs for girls 5-17, in the City of Reading, to acquire and develop assets and skills for positive adolescence and future.
Hawk Mountain Council: Boy Scouts of America
- 5027 Pottsville Pike
Reading, PA 19605 - 610-926-3406
- hmc-bsa.org
United Way Supported Services:
Character development, citizenship training, and personal fitness for boys 6-18 and young men and women 14-20.
MidPenn Legal Services
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501 Washington Street
Suite 401
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-376-8656
- midpenn.org
United Way Supported Services:
Legal representation for low-income clients to help them access basic needs.
Opportunity House
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430 North Second Street
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-374-4696
- opphouse.org
United Way Supported Services:
Emergency shelter services for men, women, children, and families. Child care at Second Street Learning Center provides early care and education services for infants, preschoolers and school-age children. Services to reduce trauma for child sexual abuse victims at the Children’s Alliance Center.
Berks Coalition to End Homelessness, Inc
- 831 Walnut Street
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-373-7222
- bceh.org
United Way Supported Services:
Emergency assistance with utility and rent costs to prevent homelessness.
The Salvation Army: Service Extension Unit
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701 South Fourth Street
Hamburg, PA 19526 - 610-562-8440
United Way Supported Services:
Crisis intervention, disaster services and emergency assistance to individuals and families in need in Northern Berks.
Tower Health At Home Berks
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1170 Berkshire Boulevard
Wyomissing, PA 19610 - 610-378-0481
- towerhealthathome.org/
United Way Supported Services:
Skilled nursing, social services, and physical, speech, and occupational therapy at home for persons not covered by insurance, Medicare, or unable to pay the full cost.
BCPS
- 19 North 6th Street
4th Floor
Reading, PA 19601 - (484) 260-3860
- berksconnections.org
United Way Supported Services:
Community-based outreach programs focused on reducing recidivism and promoting successful reentry of prisoners into the community.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Berks County
- 303 Windsor Street
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-373-5544
- bigsinberks.org
United Way Supported Services:
One-to-one or group mentoring programs for at-risk youth to improve their lives.
CATHOLIC CHARITIES, Diocese of Allentown
- 234 Grace Street
Reading, PA 19611 - (610) 376-7144
- catholiccharityAD.org
United Way Supported Services:
Case management and counseling services for veterans and their families.
Communities in Schools of Eastern PA
- 739 North 12th Street
Allentown, PA 18102 - 484-834-8830
- ciseasternpa.org
United Way Supported Services:
Integrated student support and services to improve attendance, behavior and academic performance for students in the Reading School District.
Family Promise of Berks County
- 325 North 5th Street
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-373-3323
- FamilyPromiseOfBerks.org
United Way Supported Services:
The U-Turn program serves homeless teens and young adults up to age 22 with advocacy, case management, shelter, permanent housing and a Drop-In Center.
Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance
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1234 Penn Avenue
Wyomissing, PA 19610 - 610-775-3000
- grmha.org
United Way Supported Services:
Advocacy to help individuals and families navigate the social service system and find mental health services. Information/referral services and support groups.
Jewish Family Service: A program of the Jewish Federation of Reading
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1100 Berkshire Boulevard
Wyomissing, PA 19610 - 610-921-0624
- readingjewishcommunity.org
United Way Supported Services:
Services to help individuals and families with food, transportation, case management, and information and referral services.
New Journey Community Outreach, Inc.
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138 South Sixth Street
Reading, PA 19602 - 610-375-2662
- njcoinc.org
United Way Supported Services:
NJCO operates the largest Soup Kitchen in downtown Reading and a weekly Food Pantry that focus on the immediate and long-term health implications of receiving a nutritious daily meal and supplemental groceries.
Primary Care/Mental Health Integration: A program of The Reading Hospital
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6th Avenue & Spruce Streets K Bldg
West Reading, PA 19611 - 484-628-4357
United Way Supported Services:
Primary Care/Mental Health Integration where individuals and families experiencing behavioral health problems receive services by Behavioral Health Staff at their Primary Care Physician office to improve their ability to function successfully.
The Children's Home of Reading
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1010 Centre Avenue
Reading, PA 19601 - 610-478-8266
- buildingkidslives.org
United Way Supported Services:
CHOR’s foster care and adoption program provides services to families involved in the child welfare system including training to become approved resource parents to provide temporary care for children in need.
Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc.
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1000 Lancaster Avenue
Reading, PA 19607 - 610-777-7691
- trsinc.org
United Way Supported Services:
Employment training, placement and follow-up services through Berks Personnel Network for people with physical challenges.
YMCA of Reading & Berks County
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631 Washington Street
Reading, PA 19603 - 610- 378-4701
- YMCA-BerksCounty.org
United Way Supported Services:
Day and evening child care services. Baby University provides parents, parents-to-be, and caregivers the knowledge and skills needed to establish strong families and help their children reach their potential. Transitional housing programs for homeless men, women, and children.