In the afterschool hours of several elementary schools throughout Reading, PA, the Read Alliance Program is tackling...
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Under Pressure: Nonprofits Navigate Rising Needs and Shrinking Resources
Uncertainty and instability - these are the realities facing Berks County as recent federal and state funding...
Building Brighter Futures: CDA Program Helps Early Educators Grow and Thrive
CDA stands for Child Development Associate, a nationally-recognized credential for early childhood educators. United...
United Way Celebrates 2025 Campaign Success
THANK YOU, BERKS COUNTY! In an outstanding show of support, Berks Countians surpassed our $10.75 million goal to...
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...
100 Years of a Commitment to Health
Nearly a century ago, Berks County faced a crisis: infant mortality rates were soaring, reaching a staggering 22...
A Legacy of Support for Working Families
For decades, United Way of Berks County has been committed to improving the lives of local families, with a strong...
United Way and School Readiness: A Commitment That Spans Decades
In the 1960s, the Reading School District reported that nearly 39% of students were dropping out between seventh and...
United Way of Berks County: A Century of Mental Health Support
In the wake of World War II, service members returning home to Berks County found themselves struggling with their...
The Community and War Chest: A Legacy of Unity and Support in Berks County
As the United States entered World War II, the need to support both the war effort abroad and local citizens in need...
Emerging Leaders United Honored as 2024 Outstanding Volunteer Community Group
Emerging Leaders United (ELU) had the honor of attending the 18th Annual National Philanthropy Day celebration hosted...
United Way Surpasses $10.6 Million Goal in 2024 Campaign
THANK YOU, BERKS COUNTY! In an outstanding show of support, Berks Countians surpassed our $10.6 million goal to...












