THANK YOU, BERKS COUNTY!

In an outstanding show of support, Berks Countians surpassed our $10.6 million goal to contribute $10,782,333 to the 2024 Campaign.

Affectionately known as the Big 3, campaign chairs Mike Duff, Dharma Sivasamy and Kelly Fessler shared their appreciation at our Victory Celebration. “From day one of serving together as Campaign Chairs, we have felt tremendous support from everyone we have met and worked with. From United Way’s Board of of Directors, our Campaign Cabinet, Company Coordinators, corporate leaders and many others .. all are driven by a strong community spirit and the desire to improve people’s lives,” they said. “This community is simply the best! We are so grateful to each of you for caring so deeply about Berks County.”

“Your support extends to classrooms, senior centers, job training centers and food pantries,” United Way Board Chair Joni Naugle said to donors. “Together, we drive school success, financial stability and better opportunities for 190,000 Berks Countians. Thank you.”

All dollars raised in the 2024 Campaign will support health and human service needs in the coming year, impacting 190,000 local people.

Incentive Winners

In addition to learning the results of this year's campaign, some lucky donors also learned that they are winners of the 2024 Campaign incentives. The winners are:

  • Brand new Corolla Cross, courtesy of Kelly Auto Group, the Live United Partners and the Premier Sponsors: Jesse Palmer, Met-Ed, a FirstEnergy Company
  • $2,000 Travel Voucher, courtesy of AAA Travel: Tim Dietterick, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • One of two $500 Boscov's Gift Cards, courtesy of Boscov's Department Stores: Jorge Quinones and Henry Rodriguez, Carpenter Technology Corporation
  • $1,500 Gas Card, courtesy of Rhoads Energy: Mary Mcgeehan
  • 3-Minute Shopping Spree, courtesy of Redner's Fresh Market: Thomas Henefer, Stevens & Lee
  • A wheelbarrow full of "Berks Best", courtesy of Brentwood Industries: Kemian Flowers, Alcon Research, Ltd.
  • Lifestyle Item valued at $575, courtesy of Lasting Image, a TSC Company: Joshua Hill, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.
  • $500 Visa Gift Card, courtesy of Visions Federal Credit Union: Lavyrt Crafton, East Penn Manufacturing Co., Inc.