Exeter area residents, we want to hear from you! We are holding a series of small group discussions with people throughout Berks County who would like to talk about their hopes for our community. Each Community Conversation is 90 minutes in length and is an opportunity for individuals to share aspirations for our community, the challenges you may face and what you believe might make a difference in strengthening our community. We look forward to learning from you. A strong community takes all of us, and it starts with U sharing your hopes, thoughts and comments as a part of this conversation. Together, we can make good things happen in our community. Date: Monday, August 12, 2024 Time: 5:00 – 5:30 PM Registration & Light Refreshments 5:30 – 7:00 PM Community Conversation Place: Exeter Community Library, 4569 Prestwick Drive, Reading, PA 19606 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eHJAVfRR by August 6
United Way of Berks County
Non-profit Organizations
Reading, Pennsylvania 1,444 followers
We're doing right, right here. Providing help, hope and opportunity to 190,000 Berks Countians. And it starts with U
About us
We're doing right, right here. Providing help, hope and opportunity to 190,000 Berks Countians. And it starts with U Our work is only possible with the great support demonstrated by the community, including over 1,400 volunteers and more than 9,000 contributors. We bring together businesses, community organizations, the educational community, labor and others to strengthen Berks County. By working with our 33 agency partners, nonprofits and trained volunteers we invest in strategies to create community change. By managing initiatives like 2-1-1 we connect people with community resources through a free, 24/7 Information & Referral service. We lead the community initiative Ready.Set.READ! to focus on early grade reading proficiency, and ultimately help kids achieve academic success and shape our community’s future.
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http://www.uwberks.org
External link for United Way of Berks County
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Reading, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1925
- Specialties
- Community, Education, Income, Health, Safety Net Services, LIVE UNITED, and Non profit
Locations
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Primary
25 N 2nd St
Suite 101
Reading, Pennsylvania 19601, US
Employees at United Way of Berks County
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Elizabeth Gallen Mastromarino CFP®
Managing Director, Van Reed Wealth Management, LLC
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Kristin Kramer Gehris
Community Impact Director, United Way of Berks County
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Marcie Murray
Associate's degree at Pace Institute
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Jean Morrow
Sr. Vice President Leadership United at United Way of Berks County
Updates
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We're still accepting applications for the 2024-2025 class of Leadership Berks! If you've been wondering what you could gain by participating in Leadership Berks, watch this brief video of recent program graduate Kyle Ziegler of UGI Energy Services sharing his personal experience. Visit https://lnkd.in/efzH6cak to apply or learn more
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Thank you to Tompkins Community Bank for inviting us to share their table at the Reading Fightin Phils this past weekend!
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It was another fantastic year at the Williams Golf Tournament in support of United Way! Thank you to Williams and to all of the sponsors, golfers and volunteers. We are so grateful for your support!
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Robesonia/Wernersville/Womelsdorf area residents, we want to hear from you! We are holding a series of small group discussions with people throughout Berks County who would like to talk about their hopes for our community. Each Community Conversation is 90 minutes in length and is an opportunity for individuals to share aspirations for our community, the challenges you may face and what you believe might make a difference in strengthening our community. We look forward to learning from you. A strong community takes all of us, and it starts with U sharing your hopes, thoughts and comments as a part of this conversation. Together, we can make good things happen in our community. Date: Thursday, August 1, 2024 Time: 5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration & Light Refreshments 6:00 – 7:30 PM Community Conversation Place: St. Paul's United Church of Christ 301 West Penn Avenue Robesonia, PA 19551 Register here: https://lnkd.in/gi5WmSBD
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Picture yourself as a graduate of Leadership Berks! We're currently accepting applications for the 2024-2025 class. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/efzH6cak
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If you've been wondering what you could gain by participating in Leadership Berks, watch this brief video of recent program graduate Jen Deck of Members 1st Federal Credit Union sharing her personal experience. Applications for the 2024-2025 Leadership Berks class are now open! Visit https://lnkd.in/efzH6cak to apply or learn more
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Calling all Berks County nonprofit organizations! We are currently accepting proposals for 2024-2025 Leadership Berks service projects. Learn more:
Leadership Berks Seeks 2024-25 Service Project Proposals - BCTV
https://www.bctv.org
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Thank you to PPL Foundation for helping to power our Blueprint for Leadership (BFL) program through a $5,000 grant to advance inclusiveness and increased representation and diversity within our community. United Way’s BFL program prepares individuals from under-represented groups for community leadership roles by participating in a series of sessions focused on leadership, communication skills and nonprofit board governance. United Way recently celebrated 14 BFL graduates, who will serve as some of our community’s next leaders. PPL Corporation #pplcares
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Kutztown area residents, we want to hear from you! We are holding a series of small group discussions with people throughout Berks County who would like to talk about their hopes for our community. Each Community Conversation is 90 minutes in length and is an opportunity for individuals to share aspirations for our community, the challenges you may face and what you believe might make a difference in strengthening our community. We look forward to learning from you. A strong community takes all of us, and it starts with U sharing your hopes, thoughts and comments as a part of this conversation. Together, we can make good things happen in our community. Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024 Time: 5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration & Light Refreshments 6:00 – 7:30 PM Community Conversation Place: Richmond Early Learning Center (YMCA) 14432 Kutztown Road Fleetwood, PA 19522 Register here by July 11: https://lnkd.in/gY6QnvJn