The United Way blog is the best way to stay up-to-date on everything happening at United Way of Berks County, including success stories and results from the Berks COVID-19 Response Fund grants.
Giving Kids a Safe Haven Contributes to Their Future Success
Stability is one of the most important factors contributing to a child’s success in life. That’s why United Way of Berks County supports Olivet Boys & Girls Club, a local organization giving kids a safe haven and offering diverse programs for youth to learn life...
United Way Receives Transformative Gift from Philanthropist MacKenzie Scott
United Way of Berks County announced a $10 million gift from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott. This major grant marks the largest gift received in the organization’s 95-year history. “This is a tremendous honor, and we are humbled by Ms. Scott’s generosity,...
ELU Member Amanda Funk Reflects on 2020
Posted by: Amanda Funk, Emerging Leaders United member and Grants and Media Manager at Abilities in Motion It’s certainly been a year to remember! I’ve loved being an active member of Emerging Leaders United (ELU), especially during this pandemic. Being connected to a...
United Way and New Journey Community Outreach Help Those in Need
The past few years have been tough for Richard. Financial hardship is a major stress for him; he does not have enough money to buy food, clothing, or other basic necessities. He is in dire need, and it is difficult to imagine where he and others might be without the...
United Way Raises $10.5 Million in 2020 Campaign
In a year filled with challenges, the people of Berks County have proven that our LIVE UNITED spirit is second-to-none. Today we are pleased to announce that United Way has raised $10,502,825 for the 2020 annual Campaign. "These past eight months have been like no...
United Way and Catholic Charities Help Local Veterans
It is not uncommon for veterans to have trouble transitioning back to civilian life; the challenges can be overwhelming. That’s why United Way supports a program in partnership with Catholic Charities: Allentown Diocese (serving Berks County) to help veterans avoid...
Emerging Leaders United Members Find Innovative Ways to Volunteer
Last month, a group of volunteers met to make Halloween goodie bags and label donated books for United Way’s Ready.Set.READ! Program. They trickled in after work, coming from workplaces across the county: Penske Truck Leasing, UGI Energy Services, Tompkins VIST Bank,...
Family Guidance Center Makes Mental Health Care Accessible
COVID-19 has caused a steep increase in mental health problems. The isolation, uncertainty, and grief suddenly hurled into everyone’s lives have exacerbated symptoms in those with existing mental health conditions and sparked new problems in others. Therapy and proper...
COVID Grants in Action: Berks Counseling Center
While COVID brought challenges for all of us, imagine the additional complications the pandemic created for those coping with behavioral and mental health issues. Face-to-face sessions between individuals and their physicians and counselors can be challenging to...
COVID Grants in Action: Safe Berks
While many of us consider our home a refuge, not everyone’s home is a safe place. The isolation and distancing created by COVID can escalate the risks of domestic violence. Officials at Safe Berks, a United Way agency partner, believe domestic violence cases have been...