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ELU in Action: January-March
ELU members kicked off the New Year with our Painting and Pizza with Literacy Council of Reading event. The Literacy...
United Way Awards 2022 Venture Grants
Berks County continues to face significant challenges by a world forever changed by the pandemic. COVID increased...
Major Funding Allows Helping Harvest Project to Expand Fresh Food Distribution
Hunger needs continue to climb, challenging Helping Harvest to meet higher demand while also providing fresh foods to...
United Way Awards 2021 LIVE UNITED Grants
United Way LIVE UNITED Grants provide support to local grassroots and community-based organizations for creative...
United Way Awards New Impact Grants
United Way is amplifying its community support by awarding two additional Impact Grants from the $10 million gift the...
Top 100 Coordinator Meeting Recap
Posted by Shirley Chapin, United Way Staff The United Way of Berks County team was excited to see many familiar faces...
United Way Announces New Grants and Strategies to Expand Community Support
United Way of Berks County volunteers and staff utilize their experience and partnerships to provide crucial resources...
Ready.Set.READ! Announces Summer Learning Grant Opportunities
Press Release March 8, 2021 - Ready.Set.READ! - - a community initiative focused on improving early grade reading...
United Way Receives Transformative Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
United Way of Berks County announced a $10 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This major...
United Way Raises $10.5 Million in 2020 Campaign
In a year filled with challenges, the people of Berks County have proven that our LIVE UNITED spirit is...