The science is clear: Wear a mask
READING, PA (July 8, 2020) – When we first started to hear reports about COVID-19, we often heard of it referred to as “the novel [...]
07 / 08
2020
07 / 07
2020
Power of the Purse group awards largest round of grants in its history
READING, PA (July 7, 2020) – A group of Berks County women has made its largest ever annual round of grants to programs that help [...]
07 / 01
2020
New chair and new members elected to Berks County Community Foundation board
READING, PA (July 1, 2020) – Business strategy consultant Alfred J. Weber has been elected chair of the board of Berks County Community Foundation, which [...]
06 / 26
2020
Wacky Water Wednesday is the video we need
READING, PA (June 26, 2020) – Not a lot of things have brought a smile to my face over the past few weeks. There’s been no [...]
06 / 11
2020
Teen philanthropists award $15,000 to environmental programs in Berks County
READING, PA (June 11, 2020) – Three programs aimed at improving the environment in Berks County have been awarded $15,000 in grants from the Youth [...]
06 / 02
2020
We’re a welcoming community, but we need to talk
READING, PA (June 2, 2020) – There’s a lot to love about Berks County. But, above all, I love Berks County's diversity. I love its [...]
05 / 27
2020
Albany Township Tomorrow Fund awards $8,200 to four community organizations
READING, PA (May 27, 2020) – Berks County Community Foundation has awarded $8,200 from the Albany Township Tomorrow Fund to four organizations for programs or [...]
05 / 20
2020
Grant awarded to help save and restore Mertztown train station
READING, PA (May 20, 2020) – Berks County Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $2,500 to the Longswamp Township Historical Society to help restore [...]
05 / 14
2020
Grant of $26,200 awarded to Opportunity House to create a food pantry
READING, PA (May 14, 2020) – Berks County Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $26,200 to Opportunity House to renovate a loading dock to [...]
05 / 08
2020
Berks County Community Foundation awards grants to K9 units
READING, PA (May 8, 2020) – Berks County Community Foundation has awarded $34,700 in grants to support K9 units at three law enforcement agencies in [...]
04 / 20
2020
Community Foundation issues $307,800 in emergency grants to 59 Berks County organizations impacted by pandemic
READING, PA (April 20, 2020) – Berks County Community Foundation has released $307,800 in emergency grants to 59 Berks County nonprofit organizations to fill critical [...]
04 / 01
2020
COVID-19 Nonprofit Continuity Grants available for Berks County nonprofits
READING, PA (April 1, 2020) – Berks County Community Foundation has launched an emergency grant program to help Berks County nonprofits fill critical gaps in [...]
03 / 31
2020
We’ve launched an emergency grant program as a result of the pandemic
READING, PA (March 31, 2020) – This week, the Community Foundation launched an emergency grant program to help Berks County nonprofits fill critical gaps in [...]
03 / 21
2020
How can I help?
READING, PA (March 21, 2020) – It's a popular question these days. And the answer is surprisingly simple. The resources of our community are strained [...]
03 / 13
2020
Berks County Community Foundation engages emergency operations plan
READING, PA (March 13, 2020) – As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Berks County Community Foundation will temporarily close its community conference center at [...]
02 / 28
2020
Community Foundation awards $33,200 in grants to Governor Mifflin area initiatives
READING, PA (February 28, 2020) – Afterschool programs and hands-on science lessons for students, arts workshops for seniors, and a mobile food pantry for [...]
02 / 21
2020
Berks Vital Signs provides proof, not promotion
READING, PA (February 21, 2020) – One of the many projects Berks County Community Foundation supports is Berks Vital Signs. It’s our effort to provide objective, [...]
02 / 20
2020
You’re invited: Join me at the Knight Media Forum via Livestream Feb. 25 & 26
READING, PA (February 20, 2020) – Each year, the Knight Foundation provides a gathering space for leaders from journalism, technology, philanthropy, and civic organizations like [...]
02 / 19
2020
Grant of up to $26,200 available to renovate a Berks County nonprofit facility
READING, PA (February 19, 2020) – Berks County Community Foundation will award one grant of up to $26,200 to a nonprofit organization in Berks County [...]
02 / 18
2020
Progress continues for rebooted program to help foster children in Berks
READING, PA (February 18, 2020) – These are the children who are among the most distressed residents in Berks County: the ones who are in [...]