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Community Impact Listserv

Join a Community Dialogue

In order to help facilitate our community’s ongoing conversation about the issues that Berks County faces today, United Way of Berks County has established the Community Impact Listserv. The purpose of this Listserv is to give community members an avenue to discuss current issues, to connect with others in finding ways to address them, to share information and learn about current research, meetings or events pertaining to these community issues. Join in the dialogue by signing up for the Listserv below.

Join the Community Impact Listserv

*Note: Before signing up, please read the Community Impact Listserv Mission Statement and Guidelines below. Signing up for the Listserv means you have read these guidelines and agree to abide by them.

Community Impact Listserv

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For additional information contact Jen O'Brien at 610.685.4586.

Listserv Guidelines

To ensure the best possible experience for all Listserv members, some basic guidelines have been established for participation in the Community Impact Listserv:

  • The Listserv is meant to address community issues, and should not be used to advertise a specific organization’s activities, unless the activity pertains to addressing a community-wide issue.
  • Acceptable postings include announcements of conferences/trainings, programs to address the needs of specific populations, etc.
  • The Listserv should not be used for any type of business or personal solicitation.
  • Personal information of any type should not be posted on the Listserv.
  • Harassing, threatening, or obscene language is not permitted on the Listserv.
  • Keep postings concise and to-the-point.
  • If a posting does not relate to the whole Listserv group, please send the message to the appropriate individuals only.
  • Do not post chain letters or bulk electronic emails as part of the Listserv.
  • If you will be out of the office for an extended period of time, please remove your name from the mailing list before activating an out-of-office auto reply message. You can put your name back on the mailing list upon your return.

Questions

For questions or concerns relating to the Community Impact Listserv, please contact Jennifer O’Brien at (610)685-4586 or Jennifero@uwberks.org.

 

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Community Impact Contacts

Pat Giles, Senior Vice President, Community Impact
610-685-4567
patgiles@uwberks.org

  

Stella Leonti, Director of Education
610-685-4566
stellal@uwberks.org

 

Jane Moyer, Early Care and Education Program Director
610-685-4577
janemoy@uwberks.org

 

Jen O'Brien, Community Impact Director
610-685-4586
jennifero@uwberks.org

 

Darby Wiekrykas, Volunteer Engagement Program Manager
610-685-4574
darbyw@uwberks.org 

 

 

UWBC Initiatives and Programs

United Way Initiatives and Programs

Berks Early Care and Education Council

FamilyWize Discount Drug Program

 

Community Collaborations

Berks Money in Your Pocket Coalition

 

Special Funded Programs

Greater Berks Food Bank

RACC English as a Second Language Program

Reading Housing Authority Wellness Program

Did You Know?

Berks County faces many challenges each day that impact the present and future quality of life for many of its residents. Did you know…………..

  • Record numbers of Berks County residents (over 60,000) are receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assiatance Program) benefits
  • Between 2009 and 2011, there was a 33% increase in the number of Berks County residents who received SNAP benefits.
  • Over 50% of the SNAP Recipients in Berks County are below the age of 20.
  • 14% of Berks County families with children under the age of 18 were living below the poverty level.
  • The City of Reading is ranked as one of the nation’s poorest cities, having the highest poverty rate in Pennsylvania and the sixth highest in the country. (among cities with a population above 65,000)
  • Almost 17% of the Berks County adult population did not possess a high school diploma.
  • The Reading School District estimates that 70% of children entering kindergarten lack one or more skills needed to be successful in school.
  • The City of Reading has one of the highest rates of births to teen mothers in the state of Pennsylvania.