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In the Business of Giving Back

In the Business of Giving Back

John Scholl. The Early YearsJohn Scholl was born on August 24,1947, at St. Joe’s Hospital on 13th Street in Reading, th …

December 12, 2024

Berks County Community Foundation, 2024 Annual Report article
Embracing a New Chapter: A Retiree's Journey Back to School

Embracing a New Chapter: A Retiree’s Journey Back to School

Retirement often signifies a time of reflection and a well-deserved break from decades of hard work. But for some, like Lo …

December 10, 2024

Berks County Community Foundation, 2024 Annual Report article
A Community’s Gift: How Jess’s Sunshine Fund Helped a Mother in Need 

A Community’s Gift: How Jess’s Sunshine Fund Helped a Mother in Need 

In Boyertown, Pennsylvania, a story of resilience, love, and community support unfolds through the lives of Stephanie and …

December 9, 2024

Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer
Recap: Berks County Community Foundation Annual Event on Local Journalism with Jim Brady

Recap: Berks County Community Foundation Annual Event on Local Journalism with Jim Brady

On November 6, Berks County Community Foundation held its Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Reading. Mor …

November 20, 2024

Erica Caceres, Communication Manager
The Literacy Council's Path of Empowering Individuals to Break Barriers

The Literacy Council’s Path of Empowering Individuals to Break Barriers

A new initiative is changing lives one word at a time. In March of 2024, the Literacy Council of Reading­ Berks launched …

November 18, 2024

Berks County Community Foundation, 2024 Annual Report article
Long-time Customer Inspires Business Owner to Give  

Long-time Customer Inspires Business Owner to Give  

A beer distributor might not be the first business you would expect to make regular contributions to Berks County Communit …

November 14, 2024

Molly McCullough Robbins, Vice President for Philanthropic Services
2024 Annual Report: A Year of Reflection  

2024 Annual Report: A Year of Reflection  

In Fiscal Year 2024, Berks County Community Foundation distributed $5.4 million in grants and scholarships to support the …

November 13, 2024

Erica Caceres, Communication Manager
Opus One Receives Support from the Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund

Opus One Receives Support from the Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund

With the support of Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund of Berks County Community Foundation, Opus One brought a uni …

November 11, 2024

Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer
Supporting Local Journalism: A Crucial Investment in Berks County’s Democracy and Future

Supporting Local Journalism: A Crucial Investment in Berks County’s Democracy and Future

Last week, Spotlight PA published a story about the Oley Valley School Board that probably left some elected officials on …

November 7, 2024

Kevin Murphy, President

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