Do you want to give back this holiday season, but don’t know how? United Way’s Holiday Volunteer Guide has more than...
2022 United Way Holiday Volunteer Guide
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Top 5 Reasons to Use 211
United Way of Berks County helps thousands of people each year through 211 211 is Berks County’s lifeline for help. In...
United Way Support of Early Learning Leads to Student Success
Lynnette Hernandez has entrusted the YMCA with the care of her children for nearly 20 years. Her daughter, Briana,...
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.
Characteristics of a Healthy Community
Every day, United Way staff and volunteers work to make Berks County a better place for everyone. We concentrate our efforts in ways that benefit the entire community, making it stronger and healthier. But, what does it mean to have a strong, healthy community?
Looking Back on 2019 with Emerging Leaders United
ELU members participated in a whopping 53 opportunities in 2019. Let’s a take a look at some of our favorite events.