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5 Things to Know About 211
United Way of Berks County helps thousands of people each year through 211211 is Berks County’s lifeline for help. In...
How Does United Way Help ALICE Households in Berks?
ALICE: Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed Throughout Berks County, thousands of people are employed but...
ELU Member Amanda Funk Reflects on 2020
Posted by: Amanda Funk, Emerging Leaders United member and Grants and Media Manager at Abilities in Motion It’s...
Emerging Leaders United Members Find Innovative Ways to Volunteer
Last month, a group of volunteers met to make Halloween goodie bags and label donated books for United Way’s...
Time Bank Connects People in Berks
The adage “time is money” is put into action with the recently formed Time Bank, an initiative managed by Barrio...
How Does Volunteering Benefit Employees and Companies?
Emerging Leaders United is a passionate group of individuals looking to make a difference in Berks County. Here are three reasons to join!
211 Gives People a Toolkit of Knowledge
RING! After answering the phone, the frail voice of an elderly woman comes over the receiver. She says that she lives...
I’VE DONATED TO UNITED WAY: HOW ELSE CAN I HELP?
At United Way of Berks County, we appreciate those who are able to support our organization through a financial...
Emerging Leaders United – Q&A with Mary Neiman
Emerging Leaders United member Mary Neiman shares her ELU experience in the first of a series of Q&As featuring a variety of ELU members.
Three Ways to Help Your Community
Do you have a desire to give back? You don’t have to work with national or global organizations to make a difference. The best way to make an impact starts in your own community! Here are some easy ideas to get you started.