Join us for one of these fulfilling and meaningful upcoming events! Not a a member of Emerging Leaders United? Learn more and join here.
Warm Meal Wednesday at The LGBT Center
Wednesday, February 11th , 5 – 8 p.m.
LGBT Center, 640 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
We’ll be joining the LGBT Center for their February Warm Meal Wednesday! We will be serving the meal and sharing community with their clients.
We are asking participating ELU members to bring dessert items to share with the clients following the meal, such as cookies, cupcakes, and brownies.
Spreading Kindness at New Journey Community Outreach
Saturday, February 21st, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
New Journey Community Outreach, 138 S 6th St, Reading, PA 19602
Join us as we spend time giving back to New Journey Community Outreach! We’ll be prepping lunch for the following week, organizing clothing donations, and more.
Food Distribution at the RACC Mobile Market
Saturday March 14th 9:45am – 1pm
Parking lot at the intersection of Chestnut and South 2nd Street, Reading PA 19601
We will be joining Helping Harvest at their monthly mobile market food distribution 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 and 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.
First-Time Homebuyer Info Session
Thursday March 19th 6 – 8pm
United Way of Berks County Office, 25 N 2nd Street, Suite 101, Reading PA 19601
Buying the right home isn’t easy, especially if it’s your first time… What should I expect during the homebuying process? Is my credit good enough to buy a home? Should I get a 15-year or a 30-year mortgage? These questions and MORE will be answered at our first ever First-Time Homebuyer Info Session!
We’re bringing in local real estate experts Chris Marrella, Meredith Marrella and Jacques Jacobson to answer your questions.
Leading the Way: Women in Leadership
Friday March 27th 7:30am – 9am
United Way of Berks County Office, 25 N 2nd Street, Suite 101, Reading PA 19601
In celebration is International Women’s Month, we’re excited to offer this exciting event designed to highlight the trailblazing women in Berks County. Attendees will have the opportunity to chat with each of our featured guests in a small group. These established women will be sharing their unique leadership journeys: Dr. Susan Looney, President at Reading Area Community College, Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz, PA State Representative and Sabrena Elmarzouky, Owner of Queen’s Cafe