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ELU Member Spotlight: Sidney Purnell
A lot of my community work has stemmed from my involvement with United Way. In 2018, I was fortunate to be chosen as a...
United Way Awards New Impact Grants
United Way is amplifying its community support by awarding two additional Impact Grants from the $10 million gift the...
Books for Bikes Tackles Summer Slide
Summer is a time for fun, but also a time for potential learning loss. Most children look forward to summer as a...
Why Should Teens Volunteer?
This past year we have experienced something unprecedented, and some may be looking for opportunities to help our...
Growing Stock Growing Generosity
How a Gift of Stock Can Be Win-Win If you own stock that’s increased in value since you purchased it (and you’ve owned...
Virtual Tutoring Helps Kids Become Better Readers
Becoming an Engaged Reader Carson’s excitement is unmistakable to his tutor, Chris Brennan, without even seeing his...
Meeting the Challenges of COVID and Domestic Violence
The dilemma created by COVID-19 for women experiencing domestic violence is unimaginable: remain at home with an...
Top 100 Coordinator Meeting Recap
Posted by Shirley Chapin, United Way Staff The United Way of Berks County team was excited to see many familiar faces...
United Way Announces New Grants and Strategies to Expand Community Support
United Way of Berks County volunteers and staff utilize their experience and partnerships to provide crucial resources...