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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

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

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

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

Girl Talk 101: Empowering Girls with Disabilities

Imagine a place where young girls with disabilities come together, not just to talk but to build confidence, friendships, …

October 18, 2024

Cindy Millan, Health and Human Services Program Officer

Engaging Learners Outdoors: Nature Center Restoration at Fleetwood Schools

The Fleetwood Area School District’s Nature Center Restoration project is not just focused on creating a beautiful outdo …

October 16, 2024

Kim Sheffer, Lifelong Learning Program Officer

Important Update: Transition to ACH Payments for Grant Distributions

As part of our ongoing efforts to streamline our payment systems, we are excited to announce that Berks County Community F …

October 14, 2024

Sally Cox, Finance and Operations Administrator

Berks County Community Foundation Announces End of 3rd Quarter Grant Cycle

Reading, PA – October 9, 2024 – Berks County Community Foundation is pleased to announce the conclusion of its 3rd qua …

October 9, 2024

A Career Built by the People of Berks County

“I decided that my career was built by the people of Berks County. My memories were so fond of Reading High in the 19 …

September 27, 2024