ELU Events

Our monthly events focus on volunteerism and personal/professional development. Join us!

Leadership United Social- Tuesday, April 23 @ 4:30-6:30 pm

Join us for a “Night to Unite” with the current classes and alumni of United Way’s Leadership Berks and Blueprint for Leadership programs. The event will be hosted at the Reading Public Museum. Learn more and register here

Spring Spruce Up at Oakbrook Community Garden- Saturday, April 27 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Let’s get our hands dirty and help the Oakbrook community! Volunteers are needed to prepare the garden for the planting season and also plant seeds. Kids 10 and up are welcome to join. Learn more and register here

Leading the Way- Wednesday, May 8 @ 5:00-7:30 pm

Connect and communicate with local leaders in an ELU Signature speed dating type event at the Reading Liederkranz. Following the conversations, all will be invited to continue connecting while enjoying refreshments and beverages.

Learn the “why” from the following United Way volunteers:

Caitlin Banta- President and CEO, Brentwood Industries, Inc.
Walter Banta- Vice President of Operations, Brentwood Industries, Inc.
Kim Hippert-Eversgerd- Vice President, Fulton Bank
Brad Stephenson- CEO, New Castle Lawn & Landscape Inc.

Learn more and register here

Hoofprints and Helping Hands at Shady Hallow- Saturday, May 18 @ 10:00 am-12:00 pm

Shady Hollow Assisted Riding, a United Way grant recipient, offers farm experiences with horses to help individuals overcome physical, social, cognitive, and emotional challenges. ELU members are needed to assist in a garden project to prepare the beds for the summer. Children ages 10 and up are welcome to participate. Learn more and register here

Sharing the Love Beyond Mother’s Day- Monday, May 20 @ 4:00-6:00 pm

Join us as we put a twist on our ELU Signature Mother’s Day event. We will come together at City Girl Juice Wyomissing to create 100 goodie-filled gift bags from items purchased by ELU members. Learn more and register here