Growing Readers, which is managed by United Way as part of our Ready.Set.READ! initiative, is making a difference in...
Success Stories
United Way and Easterseals Provide Possibilities for Kids Like Harrison
With United Way of Berks County’s support, Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania provides possibilities and life-changing...
How United Way and Berks Tec Centro Help Job Seekers Overcome Barriers to Employment
Learning occupational skills. Forging a career path. Working towards self-sufficiency. This is the mission of Berks...
United Way Focused Grant Helps Berks Counseling Center Expand Youth Mental Health Services
With the pandemic sparking greater mental and emotional struggles for youth, United Way of Berks County awarded a...
United Way Supports Positive Connections
Four years ago, “Rusty was really down and out.” Explained Rusty’s mom, Nicole. He lost his dad and then he lost his...
Child Development Associate Profile-Araika Correa
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Program, a part of Ready.Set.READ! Growing Readers, is a 3-year program designed...
Child Development Associate Profile- Jordan Valentine
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Program, a part of Ready.Set.READ! Growing Readers, is a 3-year program...
Child Development Associate Profile- Mary Leon
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Program, a part of Ready.Set.READ! Growing Readers, is a 3-year program...
Street Medicine Program Improves Lives
United Way’s support of the Street Medicine Program (a program of Reading Hospital) is crucial in helping the homeless...
Virtual Tutoring Helps Kids Become Better Readers
Becoming an Engaged Reader Carson’s excitement is unmistakable to his tutor, Chris Brennan, without even seeing his...
Youth Mentors Find New Ways to Engage During COVID
Despite COVID, youth mentors have found new ways to connect to the children and youth served by Big Brothers Big...
Giving Kids a Safe Haven Contributes to Their Future Success
Stability is one of the most important factors contributing to a child’s success in life. That’s why United Way of...