Power Up Our Community
Supporting 80+ Programs and Services Across Berks County
United Way brings people together, so no one faces life’s challenges alone and everyone has the opportunity to build a stable future.
By investing in trusted local partners and leading initiatives to empower youth, strengthen health, build stability, and support in times of crisis, we help families get through today and thrive tomorrow.
Join us and support the 2026 Fromm United Way Campaign
This year, every dollar goes further. New pledges will be matched at 100%. Pledge increases will be matched at 50%
How can you participate?
- Make a pledge to United Way through the personal link in your email
- Vote for your favorite member of the leadership team to kiss a donkey
- Donate food to our food pantry collection drive
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Scroll to learn more about why we partner with United Way to change lives right here in Berks County.
Our Goal
TOGETHER, WE IMPACT FOUR KEY AREAS FOUNDATIONAL TO A GOOD LIFE
Empower Youth
Your support helps youth reach their potential through school readiness and mentorship programs that span from early learning to high school.
Strengthen Health
Your contributions help neighbors connect with programs providing physical and mental health support.
Build Stability
Your support helps create employment and self-sufficiency pathways for individuals and families, leading to a stronger community for all.
Support in Crisis
Your generosity helps us to provide immediate relief for those facing crisis, from housing and utilities to our 24/7 211 helpline.
Your Gift Will Change Lives
Programs
People Helped
Dollars Invested Last Year
Each year, United Way’s investments touch lives in every corner of Berks County. This map brings to life the number of residents helped in each school district last year, from rural and suburban locations to the City of Reading. United Way helps everywhere, thanks to donors like you.
The Stories Behind the Impact
Worth the Wait: Jacob’s Mentorship Story
Sometimes, meeting the right person is worth the wait. In 2020, LaCasha reached out to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Berks County to find a “Big” (mentor) for her “Little” (mentee) 8-year-old son, Jacob. Like many single moms, the most important thing for her was to...
Daniel’s Journey of Recovery with Tower Health at Home and United Way
It was a night that Kathy Griess will never forget. Her husband, Daniel, came home from his evening shift as a BARTA bus driver and went to sleep. When she went to wake him, his speech was incomprehensible. She called 911, and her then 74-year old husband was admitted...
Responding to Crisis: American Red Cross Impacts Berks County
Last July, a massive storm system hit Berks County with 5” to 8” inches of rain causing flash flooding in multiple areas. American Red Cross PA Rivers Chapter, a United Way agency partner, jumped into action by providing shelter for residents of a Reading apartment...