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ELU Member Spotlight: Dalai Zambrano Galvis

Dalai Zambrano-Galvis represents what it means to be an emerging leader. After only two years in Berks County, she’s...

The Child Development Associate (CDA) program, a part of Ready.Set.READ!'s Growing Readers, is designed to enhance...

Nearly a century ago, Berks County faced a crisis: infant mortality rates were soaring, reaching a staggering 22...

For decades, United Way of Berks County has been committed to improving the lives of local families, with a strong...

In the 1960s, the Reading School District reported that nearly 39% of students were dropping out between seventh and...

In the wake of World War II, service members returning home to Berks County found themselves struggling with their...

As the United States entered World War II, the need to support both the war effort abroad and local citizens in need...

Looking back on 2024, Emerging Leaders United (ELU) has made an incredible impact on Berks County. Over the course of...

Emerging Leaders United (ELU) had the honor of attending the 18th Annual National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted...

THANK YOU, BERKS COUNTY! In an outstanding show of support, Berks Countians surpassed our $10.6 million goal to...

ELU members participated in unique opportunities focused on Bettering Berks throughout August and September by:...

“It’s all about making a difference and seeing young minds learn and grow,” says Natalie Brown. As a volunteer who...