We are thrilled to welcome to the 2024 Loaned Campaign Specialists to our team. The Loaned Campaign Specialists (or LCSs) are loaned to us by their companies for the duration of our annual campaign. Their job is to share the work of United Way with thousands of people over the next few months and raise the dollars that will make it possible to impact 190,000 local people next year. We are grateful to Alcon Research LLC, Brentwood Industries, Inc., East Penn Manufacturing Co., Penske Truck Leasing, Reading Truck and UGI Energy Services for providing Loaned Campaign Specialists this year. Joining them are a team of internal ambassadors at Carpenter Technology Corporation and two community volunteers, Mike Reese and Sandi Schlegel.
United Way of Berks County
Non-profit Organizations
Reading, Pennsylvania 1,472 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.
- Website
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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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Earlier this week, we organized another energizing volunteer experience for the team at Penske Transportation Solutions. This time, the team made 25 no-sew blankets to benefit LIFE House, which works with foster children and families in our community. Penske Logistics Penske Truck Leasing
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Our 2024-2025 class of Leadership Berks kicks off in just one month! This morning we hosted a lively welcome breakfast to help the members get acquainted and learn a little more about what to expect. We extend a special thank you to the Leadership Berks alumni who led the group discussions, and we look forward to seeing everyone at our opening retreat.
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Kids throughout Berks County need you! Become a Star Readers tutor and help struggling second grade readers improve their skills. It only takes one hour a week, and training is provided. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/eB6qWc_T
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Thank you to Berks Community Television for sharing Natalie's experience! If you would like to learn more about becoming a Star Readers tutor, visit: https://lnkd.in/eB6qWc_T
As a volunteer who provides students with extra support in reading, Natalie Brown finds the role of United Way of Berks County Ready.Set.READ! tutor a rewarding experience.
Brown Shares Her Volunteer Experience with United Way Ready.Set.READ! - BCTV
https://www.bctv.org
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Thank you to the team at American Crane and Equipment Corporation for purchasing school supplies and packing 250 backpacks for local kids.! The backpacks were distributed to eight agencies and schools by our early Loaned Campaign Specialists, Saundra and Marcus. We'd also like to give a special shout out to Stephanie Delibertis and Karen Norheim for organizing the activity. What a great way to start the school year!
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We're excited to announce our fully-revamped United Way of Berks County Swag Shop! Check out the wide range of items, order online with ease and have your purchases delivered straight to your home or workplace. Start shopping now: https://lnkd.in/e57cwG6X
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Boyertown 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, September 17, 2024 Time: 5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration & Light Refreshments 6:00 – 7:30 PM Community Conversation Place: Boyertown Community Library, 24 N. Reading Ave., Boyertown 19512 RSVP by September 11 Register here: https://lnkd.in/ezMSMp3E
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Our 2023-2024 Annual Report is now available! Check out a summary and access the full report on our website. https://lnkd.in/erzCjtzN
2023 Annual Report
https://www.uwberks.org
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Thank you to the local team of SFS Group for assembling and donating eight bikes to be given to clients at Family Promise of Berks County, Berks Latino Workforce Development Corporation (BLWDC) Tec Centro Berks, YMCA of Reading and Berks County and Connections Work. The bikes will provide their new owners with reliable transportation, allowing them to work and perform other day-to-day tasks.