FOCUS AREAS

Standing United in 4 Focus Areas

Your Community Needs You

Are you ready to reach out to your neighbors? We’re here to improve the lives of every resident of Berks County with your help. 

Our team brings a comprehensive approach to tackling our community’s challenges by investing in and leading programs to empower youth, strengthen health, build stability and support in times of crisis.

Real Stories, Lasting Impact

Sonia (name changed) and her children had to flee their home because of domestic violence and leave all of their personal belongings behind.

Sonia found support and hope at Boyertown Area Multi Service, one of our agency partners. Through workforce, food pantry, and rental assistance programs, she was able to start over and move into a new apartment with her family.

This story is the heart behind United Way of Berks County and our model of giving—we work with supporters like you to invest in local partners across areas of need in the community. Individuals and families can then access more than one form of support through a coordinated network.

A young man in a blue shirt sits at a desk reading a book with a young student in a classroom.

Empower Youth

Helping youth from the earliest stages of education through high school to reach their potential with school readiness and mentorship programs.

A smiling young woman folding white linens on a long wooden table.

Build STABILITY

Creating pathways to financial security and independence through stable housing, job skills, and financial literacy.

A seated elderly woman accepts a multi-compartment food tray from a smiling woman, as an older man stands holding a brown paper bag in a living room.

Strengthen Health

Promoting wellbeing for individuals and families through preventative education, affordable medical care, and prescription access.

Invest in Health

A woman selects fresh celery and tomatoes from a wooden table to pack into a grocery bag in a pantry stocked with canned goods.

Support in Crisis

Providing immediate help when it’s needed most with emergency services for the community.

Deliver Essential Relief

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