A new job. A new opportunity. Make an impact.
Congratulations on your new job!
We hope the challenges, responsibilities and relationships you experience and develop will be professionally and personally rewarding.
Not only does your new company care about its work family, it cares about our local community. That’s why over the years your co-workers have improved the lives of thousands of people in Berks County through hard work and generous giving to United Way. We invite you, too, to invest in your community and show your support.
Please complete the pledge form and return it to your Human Resources department.
United Way funds critical programs
United Way works closely with 33 agency partners and provides funding for a broad range of programs to Empower Youth, Build Stability, Strengthen Health and Support in Crisis.
Programming includes: youth development, after-school programming and mentoring, services for older adults, physical and mental health programs, disaster response and more.
United Way Leads Community Initiatives
United Way manages Ready. Set. READ! a community initiative designed to increase early grade reading proficiency and partners with the educational community, businesses, community organizations and volunteers.
The Volunteer Center: links people and groups with volunteer activities throughout Berks County.
211: Call 211 or text your zip code to 898211 and connect to a broad range of programs and services. A free bilingual service is available 24/7.
SingleCare Discount Prescription Drug Program (formerly FamilyWize): Helps reduce prescription drug costs. Get your free card now.
Leadership United turns passion into action
Through our Leadership United programs, you’ll gain skills and experience to serve in nonprofit leadership roles through hands-on training, volunteer opportunities, and clear pathways to serving on boards and committees across Berks County. It’s a gateway to personal development, career growth, and local networking.
Learn more about these dynamic and engaging programs:
- Blueprint for Leadership
- Emerging Leaders United
- Leadership Berks
United Way Helps 190,000 Berks Countians Each Year
Each year, in every corner of the county, more than 190,000 local children, families and seniors receive help from the United Way of Berks County, thanks to your support.
Please note: The numbers represent residents served in each school district in 2025. These totals are reported to United Way of Berks County by our agency/community partners and reflect our total investment in 2025 funded programs, initiatives and grants. It is possible that one person using multiple services may be reported as a beneficiary more than once. 1,406 individuals were reported as transient/homeless and are not represented on the map.
