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Matt’s Journey to Independence with United Way and Mary’s Shelter
At 17, Matt’s world fell apart. His parents left him and his younger siblings; his siblings were able to be...
How Dylan Found Joy in Reading Thanks to United Way and Read Alliance
Meet Dylan, a first grader at Riverside Elementary. His family supported his participation in Read Alliance because he...
ELU Member Spotlight: Valeri Harteg
Valeri Harteg is a newer ELU member and shares how ELU has helped her reconnect to Berks County. Learn more about...
ELU Bettering Berks in April and May
ELU members participated in unique opportunities focused on Bettering Berks throughout April and May by: Attending...
5 Things to Know About 211
United Way of Berks County helps thousands of people each year through 211211 is Berks County’s lifeline for help. In...
ELU Member Spotlight: Brad Schaefer
Brad Schaefer has been an active Emerging Leaders United (ELU) member since ELU's inception in 2015, and he serves on...
4 Tips for Tax Season from United Way
With tax season underway, it’s a good time to highlight the costliest mistakes that tax experts say we make in filing...
United Way Celebrates Raising $11 Million at 2022 Victory Celebration
THANK YOU, BERKS COUNTY! In an outstanding show of generosity, Berks Countians surpassed our $10.5 million goal to...
Top 5 Reasons to Use 211
United Way of Berks County helps thousands of people each year through 211 211 is Berks County’s lifeline for help. In...