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Help for Hard Times Guide

United Way Releases Guide to Help Those Dealing with Economy

United Way of Berks County has released the "Help for Hard Times Guide," a brochure aimed at helping those affected by the economy find the assistance and services they need to find their way back to financial stability.  Because many local people are finding themselves in need of help for the first time in their lives, this guide offers a step-by-step process of what to do when faced with a financial crisis.

The guide has been created as part of United Way of Berks County's HelpLink Network.  HelpLink is a group of a agencies with trained staff and volunteers who can help individuals find programs, benefits and other services that can assist them during difficult times.  More information on the HelpLink Network is available in the guide.

Download the brochure in English or in Spanish: 

                  Help for Hard Times Guide

                  Guía de Ayuda para los Tiempos Difíciles

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United Way's Mission

United Way of Berks County improves lives by inspiring collaboration, volunteerism and financial support to build a stronger community.

United Way's Vision

The United Way of Berks County will enhance the quality of life in our community by mobilizing the desire and capacity of people to care for one another.

United Way's Core Values

United Way of Berks County's role as a leader in the health and human services sector requires all persons involved with United Way of Berks County to assume responsibility of maintaining the public's trust.  To fulfill this obligation to the community and to ourselves, our Core Values provide the foundation on which we base our actions and decisions.  They are:

 

Integrity

Inclusiveness

Teamwork and Communication

Volunteerism

Impact

Community Leadership

 

Our Core Values are listed in detail in our Code of Ethics and Whistleblower Policy.  To learn more about our Core Values, click here.