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ELU Member Spotlight: Alap Shah
Alap Shah joined Emerging Leaders United (ELU) because he wanted to make a tangible impact on his community. "I wanted...
Daniel’s Journey of Recovery with Tower Health at Home and United Way
It was a night that Kathy Griess will never forget. Her husband, Daniel, came home from his evening shift as a BARTA...
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...
Empowering Abilities: Danielle’s Success Story with Threshold/Berks Personnel Network and United Way
Danielle is a vibrant and joyful 22-year-old who works hard to extend beyond her intellectual and developmental...
Edward’s Story with Meals on Wheels and United Way
At age 99, Edward is a proud WWII Navy Veteran who has received more than a dozen medals and commendations for saving...
Matt’s Journey to Independence with United Way and Mary’s Shelter
At 17, Matt’s world fell apart. His parents left him and his younger siblings; his siblings were able to be...
How Dylan Found Joy in Reading Thanks to United Way and Read Alliance
Meet Dylan, a first grader at Riverside Elementary. His family supported his participation in Read Alliance because he...
2024 Blueprint for Leadership and Leadership Berks Graduation
We recently celebrated the participants of two of our Leadership United programs, Blueprint for Leadership (BFL) and...
ELU Member Spotlight: Valeri Harteg
Valeri Harteg is a newer ELU member and shares how ELU has helped her reconnect to Berks County. Learn more about...