FOCUS AREA: BUILD STABILITY

Build Stability

Creating pathways to financial security and independence

Do you want to help Berks families move from simply surviving to thriving with financial freedom?

When you join with us, we’re able to build pathways to success for individuals and families across Berks County with financial education and employment opportunities.

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How We Help

Employment and Job Skills

Helping our neighbors build the workplace skills they need to build a sustainable income

Financial Management

Supporting families with training in financial literacy as they build budgeting and home ownership goals

Housing Stability

Equipping families transitioning out of homelessness with vital life skills and living expenses

A Story of Hope From Berks County

Fourteen years ago, Antion was facing a struggle with addiction and homelessness. He was able to find support at the New Journey Community Outreach, one of our agency partners. Antion gained access to food assistance, workforce support, and compassion from staff.

These resources empowered him to achieve financial stability, rebuild his life, and celebrate nine years of freedom from addiction. Today, he serves as a Program Assistant, helping others take the first steps toward recovery.

United Way Agency Partners and Supported Programs

Agency Partner	Supported Programs
Connections Work	Working Towards Change, a community-based outreach program focused on reducing recidivism and promoting successful return of people to their communities after incarceration.
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County, Inc.	Assists working families with moderate income achieve home ownership. HFHBC renovates existing homes. Home buyers complete sweat equity hours at homes and participate in financial literacy and counseling.
Literacy Council of Reading-Berks	Adult basic literacy and English as a Second Language education programs.
The Salvation Army: Reading Corps	Supportive Housing Program helps homeless and individuals with disabilities find permanent solutions to their homelessness.
Threshold Rehabilitation Services, Inc.	Employment training, placement and follow-up services through Berks Personnel Network for people with physical challenges.
YMCA of Reading & Berks County	Transitional housing programs for homeless men, women and children.