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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...
Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering
Do you want to volunteer but don’t know where to start? Check out some of our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more!
How to Volunteer with Your Family
A blog by Shirley Chapin, United Way's Emerging Leaders United and Online Engagement Associate. Serving my community...
Ready.Set.READ! Partners with Read Alliance
Did you know only 40% of Berks County third graders are reading at grade level? Statistics like this one are why the...
Filing Taxes Is Easier Than Ever for Simple Returns with MyFreeTaxes.com
If you earned less than $73,000 last year, filing taxes is easier than ever when you use MyFreeTaxes.com. File for...
Street Medicine Program Improves Lives
United Way’s support of the Street Medicine Program (a program of Reading Hospital) is crucial in helping the homeless...
Why Should Teens Volunteer?
This past year we have experienced something unprecedented, and some may be looking for opportunities to help our...