Daniel’s Journey of Recovery with Tower Health at Home and United Way
It was a night that Kathy Griess will never forget. Her husband, Daniel, came home from his evening shift as a BARTA bus driver and went to sleep. When she went to wake him, his speech was incomprehensible. She called 911, and her then 74-year old husband was admitted...
Responding to Crisis: American Red Cross’ Impact in Berks County
Last July, a massive storm system hit Berks County with 5” to 8” inches of rain causing flash flooding in multiple areas. American Red Cross PA Rivers Chapter, a United Way agency partner, jumped into action by providing shelter for residents of a Reading apartment...
Empowering Abilities: Danielle’s Success Story with Threshold/Berks Personnel Network and United Way
Danielle is a vibrant and joyful 22-year-old who works hard to extend beyond her intellectual and developmental disability. With help from Threshold/Berks Personnel Network, supported by United Way of Berks County, she is able to work independently in a role she...
Edward’s Story with Meals on Wheels and United Way
At age 99, Edward is a proud WWII Navy Veteran who has received more than a dozen medals and commendations for saving his ship from sinking when it was attacked. Edward is an American hero; he is also a Meals on Wheels recipient, thanks to your support of the United...
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 with other family members. Matt was suddenly left on his own. After weeks of couch-surfing with different friends, he found Mary’s Shelter. Matt took...
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 struggled with reading; his reading skills were at a kindergarten level. Dylan was matched with Gio, his teen tutor. Together, they worked hard to...
The White House Day Care 2 Achieves Star 4 Rating
Growing Readers, a program of United Way’s Ready.Set.READ!, focuses on kindergarten readiness by providing support and resources through high quality childcare centers located in the City of Reading. By increasing the skills and retaining Early Childhood Educators,...
Katherine Muñoz- CDA to Associate Degree
Growing Readers, which is managed by United Way as part of our Ready.Set.READ! initiative, is making a difference in Berks County. The impact has also been seen in the City of Reading,especially when it comes to getting kids ready for kindergarten and improving...
United Way and Easterseals Provide Possibilities for Kids Like Harrison
With United Way of Berks County’s support, Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania provides possibilities and life-changing services for local children and families. Children like Harrison, a bright and friendly child, who has autism. Both of his parents work in the...
How United Way and Berks Tec Centro Help Job Seekers Overcome Barriers to Employment
Learning occupational skills. Forging a career path. Working towards self-sufficiency. This is the mission of Berks Latino Workforce Development Corporation, better known as Berks Tec Centro. United Way of Berks County champions this workforce development organization...