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Opening New Doors: Doug’s Journey to Stability

For Doug Dimmig, education once felt like a luxury he couldn’t afford. His children have always been his priority. As...

The place we call home is far more than a building—it’s where we experience love, companionship, and where we feel...

Sometimes, meeting the right person is worth the wait. In 2020, LaCasha reached out to Big Brothers Big Sisters of...

After years of involvement with Emerging Leaders United, Aaron and Jessica are excited to step into their roles as...

In the afterschool hours of several elementary schools throughout Reading, PA, the Read Alliance Program is tackling...

Uncertainty and instability - these are the realities facing Berks County as recent federal and state funding...

CDA stands for Child Development Associate, a nationally-recognized credential for early childhood educators. United...

THANK YOU, BERKS COUNTY! In an outstanding show of support, Berks Countians surpassed our $10.75 million goal to...

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

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...