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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...
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...