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A Word from Your New ELU Chairs
After years of involvement with Emerging Leaders United, Aaron and Jessica are excited to step into their roles as...
Teen Leaders Look to the Future with Read Alliance
In the afterschool hours of several elementary schools throughout Reading, PA, the Read Alliance Program is tackling...
Under Pressure: Nonprofits Navigate Rising Needs and Shrinking Resources
Uncertainty and instability - these are the realities facing Berks County as recent federal and state funding...
Building Brighter Futures: CDA Program Helps Early Educators Grow and Thrive
CDA stands for Child Development Associate, a nationally-recognized credential for early childhood educators. United...
ELU Member Spotlight: Olivia Massaro
After completing United Way’s training program, Leadership Berks, Olivia Massaro knew that she wanted to continue...
United Way Celebrates 2025 Campaign Success
THANK YOU, BERKS COUNTY! In an outstanding show of support, Berks Countians surpassed our $10.75 million goal to...
ELU Member Spotlight: Dalai Zambrano Galvis
Dalai Zambrano-Galvis represents what it means to be an emerging leader. After only two years in Berks County, she’s...
100 Years of a Commitment to Health
Nearly a century ago, Berks County faced a crisis: infant mortality rates were soaring, reaching a staggering 22...
A Legacy of Support for Working Families
For decades, United Way of Berks County has been committed to improving the lives of local families, with a strong...