Join us for one of these fulfilling and meaningful upcoming events! Not a a member of Emerging Leaders United? Learn more and join here.
Give Back and Destress with Kula Kamala
Tuesday, May 12th, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
17 Basket Road, Reading PA 19606
Join us for an evening of service and relaxation! The staff at the Kula Kamala Foundation will be guiding us through breathwork, meditation, and other stress-reduction tools. We’ll also be working together to complete a mindful service project in support of their community gardens and other service initiatives. Bring a friend, and register today!
Making Mother’s Day Kits with Safe Berks
Saturday, May 16th, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
United Way Office, 25 N 2nd St Suite 101, Reading, PA 19601
We’re celebrating Mother’s Day all month long! We’ll be making self care kits for the mothers staying in the Safe Berks shelter. Our goal is to make 25 – 30 kits.
Big Cheese Set-Up
Friday, June 12th, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Penn State Berks Beaver Community Center
Join us as we set up for The Big Cheese! We’ll be assembling the tables, taping down extension cords, prepping food product, building food boxes, and much more! Lunch will be provided.
Can’t attend for the full four hours? That’s okay! Sign up and send details on your availability to madisons@uwberks.org.
Big Cheese Meal Packing
Friday, June 12th, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Penn State Berks Beaver Community Center
Sign-up to join the ELU table at Big Cheese! Please arrive at least 30 minutes early to sign in and prep for the event. If you’re able, please plan to stay and help pack up at the end of the night (9-9:30pm).
Summer Cookout with Big Brothers Big Sisters
Tuesday, June 23rd, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Big Brothers Big Sisters, 303 Windsor St, Reading, PA 19601
Join us for a fun night of volunteering in collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the COUL Kids (Club of Unmatched Littles).
We’ll be outside playing some fun games with the kiddos, and enjoying some hotdogs and burgers fresh off the grill!
Discover Local Authors at Queen’s Cafe
Thursday, June 25th, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Queen’s Cafe – 2609 Keiser Blvd, Reading PA 19610
Come spend an evening with local published authors of Berks County. We’ll be hearing from memoirists, poets, and more! After getting some insights into their writing journeys, you’ll have the opportunity to network and connect with the authors and other event participants. You’ll also get to enjoy the delicious food and beverage offerings of Queen’s Cafe!
We’ll also be hosting a book drive in tandem with this event! All books received will be donated to the Opportunity House OppShop. All proceeds from OppShop go directly toward the expenses of the Opportunity House homeless shelter.