ELU Events

Join us for one of these fulfilling and meaningful upcoming events! Not a a member of Emerging Leaders United? Learn more and join here.

ELU Day of Caring at RACC Mobile Market

Saturday, September 12th, 10:15 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Parking lot at the intersection of Chestnut and South 2nd Street, Reading PA 19602

We will be joining Helping Harvest at their monthly mobile market food distribution! This one is being held near RACC.

Volunteers are expected to assist the Mobile Market Manager set up and disassemble an assembly line for the distribution. This consists of tables, cones, as well as placing food items from pallets onto tables. Volunteers must be comfortable lifting up to 15lbs, walking, and standing comfortably. Volunteers will be responsible for 1 – 5 food items and ensuring each family receives the correct number of food items.

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Taco Tuesday at Opportunity House

Tuesday, September 29th, 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Opportunity House, 430 N 2nd St, Reading, PA 19601

We’ll be serving a meal to the clients at Opportunity House! Volunteers should arrive at 5:30pm to help make and prep the meal. Dinner is served at 6:30pm.

We’ll be making tacos, and we ask participating ELU members to bring ingredients to make the meal, and dessert items. We will be serving about 75 people! Stick around after dinner for a tour of the Opportunity House emergency shelter and their other facilities!

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Game Night at Providence House

Thursday, October 8th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Providence House Senior Apartments, 800 Court St, Reading, PA 19601

Join is for a relaxing game night with the seniors living in the Providence House Senior Apartments! If you have any board games or card games you’d like to play, please bring them along.

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First-Time Homebuyer Info Session, Round 2!

Wednesday, October 14th , 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
United Way of Berks County Office, 25 N 2nd Street, Suite 101, Reading PA 19601

Did you miss our previous First-Time Homebuyer Info Session? We’re bringing you another opportunity to learn from local Realtors as they walk us through the homebuying process… How does the homebuying process actually work? How much house can I afford? How much do I really need for down payment and closing costs? These questions and MORE will be answered!

We’re excited to welcome Chris and Meredith back to facilitate!

Chris Marrella, REALTOR® at Keller Williams Platinum Realty
Meredith Marrella, REALTOR® at Keller Williams Platinum Realty

Light refreshments will be served. You won’t want to miss it… Spaces are limited, so sign up today!

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