ELU Day of Caring Project at Hope Rescue Mission- Wednesday, September 11 @ 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
United Way of Berks County’s Day of Caring gathers hundreds of volunteers annually for local service projects, fostering community spirit and volunteerism. We are thrilled to partner with Hope Rescue Mission to assist them in painting their chapel. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers. Learn more and register here
NEW SPEAKER ADDED! ELU Signature Event: Leading the Way- Wednesday, September 18 @ 5:00- 7:30 pm
We are thrilled to provide another opportunity where ELU members can connect and communicate with local leaders through our signature speed dating type event at the Reading Liederkranz. Following the conversations, all will be invited to continue connecting while enjoying refreshments and beverages.
Learn the “why” from the following community leaders:
- Michael Duff – Vice President of Community Engagement, Penske Transportation Solutions and 2024 United Way Campaign Chair
- Kelly Fessler – Senior Accounting Manager, Penske Transportation Solutions and 2024 United Way Campaign Chair
- Dharma Sivasamy – Director Sales, Salesforce & Vehicle Supply Systems,Penske Transportation Solutions and 2024 United Way Campaign Chair
- Michael Rivera – Commissioner of Berks County
- Zylkia Rivera – Team Leader of the Zylkia Rivera Team
- NEW SPEAKER: Lucine Sihelnik- President & CEO, Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITY: Get Involved in a Special Survey Aimed at Advancing Early Childhood Education in Northeast Reading
United Way of Berks County’s Day of Caring gathers hundreds of volunteers annually for local service projects, fostering community spirit and volunteerism. We are thrilled to partner with Hope Rescue Mission to assist them in painting their chapel. Lunch will be provided to all volunteers.
United Way has been improving Reading’s early education since 2022. The goal is to create meaningful experiences in Early Childhood Education (ECE), English as a Second Language (ESL), and After School Programming (ASA), particularly in Northeast Reading. Volunteers, especially those fluent in Spanish, are needed to survey the community’s aspirations.
Volunteers must attend a training session and can sign up for one or both volunteer dates, with all sessions held at the Northeast Branch of the Reading Public Library. Please complete registration by September 16.
Training Sessions:
Tuesday, October 1, 1pm-3pm
Wednesday, October 2, 4pm-6pm
Volunteer Dates:
Thursday, October 10, 1pm-5pm
Saturday, October 12, 12pm-5pm