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United Way of Berks County Community Impact
Welcome to the United Way of Berks County video gallery. Every story is an opportunity to take a peek behind the scenes of the real change taking place across Berks.
We invite you to experience the help, hope, and opportunity your support brings to our friends and neighbors.
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FEATURED VIDEO STORIES
🎥 Take a deeper look into the lives transformed by your support. This Youtube video gallery shows our community programs in action across Berks County.
United Way Campaign Stories and Incentives
2026 Campaign Video (full version)
Meet four of our neighbors whose lives were transformed through United Way-supported programs, showing how your generosity helps create opportunities, hope, and lasting change.
Support in Crisis: Jackie’s Story
With support from the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness, United Way, and generous donors, Jackie overcame homelessness to build a stable, thriving future, demonstrating how your support provides the foundation for lasting success.
Support in Crisis: Dreylin and Demeechy’s Story
With support from Mary’s Shelter and United Way donors, twins Dreylin and Demeechy found stability during a time of homelessness, empowering them to pursue college and brighter futures..
Video de la Campaña United Way 2026
Conozca a Jackie, cuya trayectoria desde la falta de hogar hasta la esperanza demuestra el impacto transformador de donantes como usted y el poder de la comunidad para hacer posible un futuro más brillante.
Build Stability: Doug’s Story
With support from the Literacy Council and United Way donors, Doug earned his GED and associate’s degree, and is building a brighter future for himself and his family.
2026 Campaign Incentives
Give back and you could win big! When you give to the 2026 United Way Campaign, you may be eligible to win one of these incredible prizes from local companies.
Incentivos de la campaña 2026
¡Contribuye y podrías ganar a lo grande! Al donar a la Campaña United Way 2026, podrías ser elegible para ganar uno de estos increíbles premios de empresas locales.
Empowering Youth
Abby’s Story
Abby went from falling behind to reading above her grade level and loving every word. Thanks to your support, United Way’s Read Alliance program connects kids like Abby with teen tutors.
Karen, Coda and Oliver’s Story
Coda and Oliver went from battling developmental and behavioral issues to confidently expressing themselves. Thanks to your support, United Way supports programs like YMCA childcare so children can thrive.
Dailyn and Railyn’s Stories
Meet Dailyn and Railyn, two Reading High School Read Alliance teens who are helping elementary students become better readers while strengthening their own skills, earning money and looking forward to the future.
Strengthen Health
Benny’s Story
Benny went from his first physical therapy session at 21 months to jumping for the first time at five years old with support from Easterseals and services made possible through United Way.
Build stability
Araika’s Story
With support from United Way, Araika earned her Child Development Associate credential and found the confidence to continue her education for herself, her family and the kids she teaches.
United Way at Work
100 Years of United Way: 1925-2025
Join us as we give you a glimpse of 100 years serving Berks County yesterday, today, and into the future.
Read Alliance Overview
In partnership with Read Alliance, first grade students are paired with teen tutors three days a week to focus on building reading and literacy skills.
Read Alliance: Teen Leaders and Tutors
Teen Leaders and Teen Tutors Share their experiences with Read Alliance as they gain their first paid work experience and make an impact tutoring first graders.
United Way and Workforce Development
United Way invests in workforce development programs to create employment pathways for individuals. United Way and Berks Latino Workforce Development Corporation, also known as Tec Centro Berks, are partnering to help individuals take on new career opportunities and build financial stability.
Emerging Leaders United (ELU)
Emerging Leaders United members share their inspiring journey of connecting with like-minded young professionals, making a tangible impact in the community, and growing as leaders through meaningful volunteer opportunities and engaging events.
Get Connected with 211
211 is a free information and referral service that connects individuals to the services they need like housing and utilities assistance, child care and more.
Community in motion
WHAT STORY WILL YOU TELL?
Every donation from supporters like you is strategically invested in 80+ local programs to give our community hope for today and thriving for tomorrow.
By giving to United Way, you’re paving the way for more stories of lives changed.
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