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NEW! Albert Boscov Discusses Downtown Revitalization and the Foundation Building
Design Begins on Headquarters and Community Conference Center
The building will be constructed at the corner of Third and Court streets in downtown Reading and will feature much-needed meeting space for community groups. 
METROPOLITAN EDISON
COMPANY SUSTAINABLE
ENERGY FUND
SPECIAL REPORT on Educational Attainment Levels in Berks County
The Community Foundation commissioned a study of educational attainment levels in Berks County. The report was released at a Chamber breakfast on June 6th at the Sheraton. Click here to download the study.
SPECIAL REPORT on the Health
Status of Berks County Residents
Click here to see the first-ever report on the health status of Berks County residents....
The Community Foundation holds a variety of special events each spring and fall.
ANNUAL MEETING
Join us on Monday, November 10 for our annual report to the community This year's featured speaker is Willard Daggett, an expert in education , who will discuss the skills Berks County's children need to succeed in the world today. Watch for your invitation in September.
Gordon Hoodak Lauer's Park Elementary School Principal Gordon Hoodak Receives Thun Award
Gordon Hoodak was honored for a lifetime of philanthropy in honor of his work at Lauer's Park Elementary School in Reading. Click here to learn more and see a video about Gordon's life.
Grants
Available from Royals Charities Fund
The Reading Royals Hockey Team of the ECHL has selected the Community Foundation to administer Royals Charities, which raises money for underprivileged youth and nonprofit organizations. Click here to apply for a grant from the Royals Charities Fund.
Western Berks Free Medical Clinic Receives $100,000 Grant
The free clinic, which is housed in a local church, will receive $10,000 a year for the next ten years. Click here to read more.
Youth Advisory Committee Raises More Than $50,000
The Community Foundation's YAC program teaches local teens about philanthropy through fundraising and grantmaking. Click here to read about their accomplishment.
Foundation Grants to Start Countywide
K-9 Unit
Grants from several funds at the Community Foundation will be used to create a Countywide K9 Unit. Click here to learn more.
GRANTS Available for Alzheimer's Caregivers
The Margaret B. Moeller Fund for Alzheimer's Home-Care Companions is currently accepting applications from Boyertown-area families who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Click here to learn more and apply online.
GRANTS Available from the Support Performing Artists Fund
The Support Performing Artists Fund provides grants for performing artists at critical points in their careers. Click here to learn more and download an application.
Jess's Sunshine Fund is currently accepting applications from Boyertown-area familes who are caring for a dependent child who suffers from a catastrophic illness. Click here to learn more and apply online.
GRANTS Available to Help Berks County Children
The Arthur O. and Clara M. Schlegel Fund makes grants to assist with the treatment of Berks County children who suffer from a physical disfigurement. Click here to learn more and download an application.
NEW! Become a Community Sponsor
Community Sponsors provide ongoing support for the Community Foundation's work. Click here to download a brochure to learn more.
Berks County Community Foundation - PO Box 212 - 501 Washington St., Suite 801 - Reading, PA 19603-0212
610.685.2223 - fax: 610.685.2240 - email: info@bccf.org
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