In the wake of World War II, service members returning home to Berks County found themselves struggling with their...
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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...
ELU Bettering Berks in 2024
Looking back on 2024, Emerging Leaders United (ELU) has made an incredible impact on Berks County. Over the course of...
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...
ELU Bettering Berks in August and September
ELU members participated in unique opportunities focused on Bettering Berks throughout August and September by:...
ELU Bettering Berks in June and July
Despite the heat, ELU members continued to serve Berks County through June and July. ELU members made an impact by:...
2024 Blueprint for Leadership and Leadership Berks Graduation
We recently celebrated the participants of two of our Leadership United programs, Blueprint for Leadership (BFL) and...
ELU Bettering Berks in April and May
ELU members participated in unique opportunities focused on Bettering Berks throughout April and May by: Attending...
ELU Bettering Berks in February and March
ELU members participated in unique opportunities focused on Bettering Berks throughout February and March. They...
United Way Surpasses $11 Million in 2023 Campaign
THANK YOU, BERKS COUNTY! In an outstanding show of support, Berks Countians surpassed our $11 million goal to...
A Gift Collection for Communities in Schools Students
Join us in spreading holiday cheer to students at Communities in Schools of Eastern PA (CIS), a United Way Agency...