Pumpkin spice is something nice for downtown
Heidi Williamson2021-11-01T15:06:17-04:00READING, PA (November 1, 2021) – It’s odd that I’d get excited about a coffee shop. I’ve never had a sip of coffee in my life. [...]
11 / 01
2021
09 / 28
2021
Former City of Reading official to join Berks County Community Foundation
Heidi Williamson2021-12-10T12:16:46-05:00READING, PA (September 28, 2021) – Berks County Community Foundation announced the appointment of Kevin Lugo as Program Officer, Energy and the Environment, effective immediately. Lugo is [...]
09 / 15
2021
Why We Required Our Employees to Get Vaccinated
Heidi Williamson2021-09-15T09:11:44-04:00READING, PA (September 15, 2021) – Berks County Community Foundation is run by the very best team in the world of philanthropy. Keeping those team members [...]
09 / 09
2021
Berks County Community Foundation announces COVID-19 mitigation strategy
Heidi Williamson2021-09-09T12:20:33-04:00READING, PA (September 9, 2021) – Berks County Community Foundation is taking steps to better ensure the safe reopening of its Community Conference Center [...]
09 / 03
2021
Leta is leaving us, and leaving a legacy
Heidi Williamson2022-07-19T13:24:42-04:00READING, PA (September 3, 2021) – The close of business today will mark the end of an era for Berks County Community Foundation. After [...]
08 / 25
2021
Community Foundation awards $312,494 to help nonprofits navigate pandemic
Heidi Williamson2021-11-10T11:38:15-05:00READING, PA (August 25, 2021) – This summer, Berks County Community Foundation awarded $312,494 in grants to local nonprofits through three special programs in [...]
08 / 24
2021
Two new members elected to board of Berks County Community Foundation
Heidi Williamson2021-08-24T11:32:15-04:00READING, PA (August 24, 2021) – Berks County Community Foundation welcomes two local business and community leaders to its board. Elected were: Michael J. Rowley, [...]
08 / 23
2021
Grants available for sustainable energy research and development project and for construction or renovation of a green building in Pennsylvania
Heidi Williamson2021-08-25T13:44:15-04:00READING, PA (August 23, 2021) – Applications are now available for grants from the Met-Ed / Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund through two distinct funding opportunities [...]
08 / 13
2021
State agency matches 62 scholarships awarded by Berks County Community Foundation
Heidi Williamson2021-08-13T11:11:22-04:00READING, PA (August 13, 2021) – The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) recently matched $102,751 in scholarships awarded to 62 students by Berks County [...]
08 / 09
2021
Solarflux FOCUS parabolic dish concentrator demonstrates 72% solar-to-thermal conversion efficiency
Heidi Williamson2021-08-25T16:28:41-04:00READING, PA (August 9, 2021) – Solarflux Energy Technologies, Inc. of Bern Township near Reading has announced the results of an independent report reviewing performance [...]
07 / 28
2021
Grants awarded for renewable and sustainable energy projects
Heidi Williamson2021-11-10T11:39:01-05:00READING, PA (July 28, 2021) – The Met-Ed Sustainable Energy Fund of Berks County Community Foundation has awarded $110,000* in grants to three renewable and [...]
07 / 20
2021
Berks County Tennis Fund awards $10,400 to three community organizations
Heidi Williamson2021-07-26T12:02:52-04:00READING, PA (July 20, 2021) – Two established summer tennis programs and one pilot summer tennis program have received $10,400 in total funding from the [...]
07 / 09
2021
The misunderstanding about fundraising that holds back nonprofits
Heidi Williamson2021-07-20T15:48:42-04:00READING, PA (July 9, 2021) – Consider for a moment two stories about Bobbi, who is a pretty astute businesswoman, or at least that’s her reputation. [...]
07 / 09
2021
Funding opportunities available for Boyertown area nonprofits and families
Heidi Williamson2021-10-28T12:08:37-04:00BOYERTOWN, PA (July 9, 2021) – Berks County Community Foundation has several funding opportunities available for nonprofits and families in the Boyertown area. Two programs [...]
07 / 08
2021
Albany Township Tomorrow Fund awards $3,600 to three community organizations
Heidi Williamson2021-07-26T12:03:02-04:00READING, PA (July 8, 2021) – Berks County Community Foundation has awarded $3,600 from the Albany Township Tomorrow Fund to three organizations for programs that [...]
06 / 15
2021
First United Church of Christ Mission Fund awards $40,245 in grants
Heidi Williamson2021-07-26T12:05:18-04:00READING, PA (June 15, 2021) – The mission of the former First United Church of Christ in Reading continues. A charitable fund that the church [...]
06 / 11
2021
Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants elects Community Foundation COO as its president
Heidi Williamson2021-06-11T12:47:44-04:00PHILADELPHIA, PA (June 11, 2021) – The Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants (PICPA) elected Berks County Community Foundation Chief Operating Officer Frances A. Aitken [...]
06 / 07
2021
$146,600 in grants awarded to improve health in Berks County; another round of funding for health programs is available
Heidi Williamson2021-07-26T12:05:55-04:00READING, PA (June 7, 2021) – Seven organizations have been awarded grants totaling $146,600 for programs that improve the health and well-being of residents in [...]
06 / 04
2021
Donor establishes Berks Nature Endowment Fund
Heidi Williamson2021-07-26T12:06:17-04:00READING, PA (June 4, 2021) – An anonymous donor has significantly increased the strength and capacity of Berks Nature by establishing the Berks Nature Endowment Fund [...]
05 / 25
2021
St. John’s UCC Reading Fund awards $12,700 in grants to help those in need
Heidi Williamson2021-07-26T12:06:46-04:00READING, PA (May 25, 2021) – The St. John’s UCC Reading Fund of Berks County Community Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $12,700 to programs [...]