Solar array is now powering a Pennsylvania turkey farm
READING, PA (October 15, 2020) – A new solar array is powering a family-owned turkey farm in the area of Jonestown, Lebanon County, thanks [...]
October 2020
September 2020
The philanthropist you didn’t know
READING, PA (September 18, 2020) – Berks County lost an incredibly influential philanthropist this week. But he has been active behind the scenes, so [...]
Post-pandemic future for Berks County’s urban core looks bright
READING, PA (September 14, 2020) – In February of this year, the Community Foundation team was flying pretty high with expectations that our investments in the [...]
State agency matches 86 scholarships awarded by Berks County Community Foundation
READING, PA (September 10, 2020) – The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) recently matched $117,228 in scholarships awarded to 86 students by Berks County [...]
Funding available for Boyertown-area families with children who have medical issues
BOYERTOWN, PA (September 2, 2020) – Jess’s Sunshine Fund of Berks County Community Foundation is currently accepting grant applications from Boyertown-area families with dependent adult [...]
August 2020
Grant available for sustainable energy research and development project in Pennsylvania
READING, PA (August 28, 2020) – The Met-Ed / Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund has one grant of up to $340,000 available to support an applied [...]
Met Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund seeks nominees for the Advisory Board
The Met Ed/Penelec Sustainable Energy Fund is seeking nominees for the Advisory Board. Through the making of grants and program-related investments, the funds promote the [...]
First United Church of Christ Mission Fund awards $36,925 in grants
READING, PA (August 11, 2020) – The mission of the former First United Church of Christ in Reading continues. A charitable fund that the [...]
July 2020
Funding available for health care organizations and programs in Berks County and contiguous counties
READING, PA (July 27, 2020) – Funding is available for organizations and programs that benefit the health of residents of Berks County and the counties [...]
Gilmore | Henne Community Fund awards $3,250 in grants to local parks and playgrounds
READING, PA (July 20, 2020) – The Gilmore | Henne Community Fund of Berks County Community Foundation has awarded $3,250 in grants to repair [...]
Three grants totaling $72,577 awarded to sustainable energy projects
READING, PA (July 15, 2020) – The Met-Ed Sustainable Energy Fund of Berks County Community Foundation has awarded three grants totaling $72,577 to support the [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
June 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
May 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]