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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
2025 Campaign Recap - Thank you! In an outstanding show of support, Berks Countians surpassed our $10.75 million goal...
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...
United Way and School Readiness: A Commitment That Spans Decades
In the 1960s, the Reading School District reported that nearly 39% of students were dropping out between seventh and...
United Way of Berks County: A Century of Mental Health Support
In the wake of World War II, service members returning home to Berks County found themselves struggling with their...
The Community and War Chest: A Legacy of Unity and Support in Berks County
As the United States entered World War II, the need to support both the war effort abroad and local citizens in need...