Success Stories

Responding to Crisis: American Red Cross Impacts Berks County

Last July, a massive storm system hit Berks County with 5” to 8” inches of rain causing flash flooding in multiple...

Danielle is a vibrant and joyful 22-year-old who works hard to extend beyond her intellectual and developmental...

At age 99, Edward is a proud WWII Navy Veteran who has received more than a dozen medals and commendations for saving...

At 17, Matt’s world fell apart. His parents left him and his younger siblings; his siblings were able to be...

Meet Dylan, a first grader at Riverside Elementary. His family supported his participation in Read Alliance because he...

Growing Readers, a program of United Way’s Ready.Set.READ!, focuses on kindergarten readiness by providing support and...

Growing Readers, which is managed by United Way as part of our Ready.Set.READ! initiative, is making a difference in...

With United Way of Berks County’s support, Easterseals Eastern Pennsylvania provides possibilities and life-changing...

Learning occupational skills. Forging a career path. Working towards self-sufficiency. This is the mission of Berks...

With the pandemic sparking greater mental and emotional struggles for youth, United Way of Berks County awarded a...

Four years ago, “Rusty was really down and out.” Explained Rusty’s mom, Nicole. He lost his dad and then he lost his...

The Child Development Associate (CDA) program, a part of Ready.Set.READ!'s Growing Readers, is designed to enhance...