The United Way blog is the best way to stay up-to-date on everything happening at United Way of Berks County, including success stories and results from the Berks COVID-19 Response Fund grants.
United Way Supports Positive Connections
Four years ago, “Rusty was really down and out.” Explained Rusty’s mom, Nicole. He lost his dad and then he lost his...
Making Summer Learning Fun
According to the research of National Summer Learning Association, the “summer slide” is what often happens to...
Child Development Associate Profile-Araika Correa
The Child Development Associate (CDA) program, a part of Ready.Set.READ!'s Growing Readers, is designed to enhance...
Child Development Associate Profile- Jordan Valentine
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Program, a part of Ready.Set.READ! Growing Readers, is a 3-year program...
Child Development Associate Profile- Mary Leon
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Program, a part of Ready.Set.READ! Growing Readers, is a 3-year program designed...
Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering
Do you want to volunteer but don’t know where to start? Check out some of our Frequently Asked Questions to learn more!
The Big Cheese 6: A “Gouda” Way to Help Tackle Hunger
As 500 volunteers in bright orange shirts streamed into the gym at Penn State Berks, a sense of excitement and...
Blueprint for Leadership and Leadership Berks Graduation
Earlier this month, United Way celebrated the participants of two of our leadership development programs, Blueprint...
ELU Member Spotlight: Brenton Haupt
Brenton Haupt is a Berks County native who has recently moved back to the area. He has wasted no time in getting...