Video Gallery
United Way has developed a variety of brief videos to share our message in fun, thoughtful and engaging ways. To share any of these videos during a virtual campaign meeting, we recommend downloading them to your desktop and playing them from there. If you need assistance, please contact Jessica Heil.
Please note: to view a video with Closed Captions, click Play, then click or tap the CC button at the bottom of the YouTube window.
To view any of these videos and more on our YouTube channel, click here.
100 Years of United Way
United Way Campaign
Helping Abigail Thrive
When we first met Abigail Henry, she was a high school student who had benefited from United Way funded services at Easterseals Eastern PA. Today, she is a thriving adult working at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Reading. Watch Abigail’s story and learn how your support has made a difference.
La Historia de Dylan
Dylan tenía dificultades para leer en una escuela primaria local. Cuando se le asignó un tutor adolescente a través del programa Read Alliance de United Way, Dylan mejoró mucho sus habilidades lectoras y se convirtió en un lector más seguro.
2024 Campaign Incentives
When you give to United Way this year, you may be eligible to win fantastic prizes from local companies!
The Impact of Your Weekly Gift
A weekly gift to United Way has tremendous impact. Learn how your contribution makes a difference.
United Way at Work
Read Alliance Celebrations
First and second graders in the Read Alliance program had a lot to celebrate at the end of the 2023-2024 school year. Through hard work, the dedication of their teen tutors and a lot of fun, the children improved their reading skills and are looking forward to academic success in their futures.
UW and New Journey Community Outreach: Arianne’s Story
Together with New Journey Community Outreach (NJCO), we help fight hunger in Berks County. Arianne is just one of the many local people who received help from NJCO in a time of crisis.
UW y New Journey Community Outreach: La Historia de Arianne
Junto con New Journey Community Outreach (NJCO), ayudamos a combatir el hambre en el condado de Berks. Arianne es solo una de las muchas personas locales que recibieron ayuda de NJCO en tiempos de crisis.
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. Learn more about this innovative program.
Read Alliance: Teen Leaders and Tutors
Teen Leaders and Teen Tutors share their experiences with Read Alliance, a paid work experience which gives them valuable leadership and job skills, while the first graders they tutor achieve measurable reading progress.
United Way and Workforce Development
Our community and our economy rely on a dependable and skilled workforce. A good job is also key to financial stability. Through your support, 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.
My United Way Story: Cassandra
Discover the inspiring journey of Cassandra Weidner, who once relied on United Way services and now leads as the ELU Cabinet chair. In this heartfelt video, Cassandra shares how her path from receiving support to giving back has empowered her to contribute her time, talents, and treasures to the very organizations that helped shape her future.
My United Way Story: Tino
As a young man, Tino became a member of United Way agency partner, Olivet Boys & Girls Club, where he found a sense of belonging and learned valuable lessons that have served him throughout his life. This is his powerful story.
My United Way Story: Saundra
Saundra’s United Way story began when she had nowhere else to turn. In the years since she received help from United Way agency partner Safe Berks (called Berks Women in Crisis at the time), she has shared United Way’s message of help, hope and opportunity with thousands of people and many members of her very own family.
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.