The Angel Fund (For Older Adults)
The Angel Fund (For Older Adults) offers financial assistance to older adults age 65 and above who are experiencing an extraordinary situation in which a modest intervention can create significant, positive impact. Eligible beneficiaries must be residents of Berks County.
Grant requests may not exceed $500.
Applications may be submitted by a social worker, caseworker, medical professional or court official on behalf of the applicant. If an individual applies directly, the request must be verified by one of these professionals. Funding decisions are typically made within 14 days of receiving both the application and the required referral.
Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide grants for the cure and study of diabetes, cancer, and heart disease.
Education for the Empowerment of Women Fund
Education for the Empowerment of Women Fund supports women who benefitted from Safe Berks whose intent is to get their GED or a post high school education.
George Y. and Helen A. DeTurck Fund
The purpose of the George Y. and Helen A. DeTurck Fund is to provide support to financially needy children to assist them in increasing the possibility of pursuing a post-secondary education. This may include, but is not limited to, financial assistance during high school, post-secondary education application fees, or scholarships.
If you have questions about this fund, please email us at scholarships@bccf.org or call the foundation at 610-685-2223.
Friends of the City of Reading Police Department Fund
The purpose of the fund is to make distributions to maintain and enhance the City of Reading Police Department. Distributions must be approved by the department’s Chief of Police or his/her designee.
Questions about this fund? Email Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer, at cindym@bccf.org or call the foundation at 610-685-2223.
First Responders First Fund
This fund supports the costs associated with mental health treatment for first responders in the City of Reading.
Applicants must be currently employed by the City of Reading as firefighters, police, or EMS.
If you have questions about this fund, contact Health & Human Services Program Officer, Cindy Milian, at cindym@bccf.org
Russell S. Bickel Family Fund
The Russell S. Bickel Family Fund provides grants to improve the quality of communication between health care providers and their patients in Berks County and to improve access to palliative or hospice care.
PLEASE NOTE: As of 1/5/2026, the application process for this fund has changed. See below for details:
The Russell S. Bickel Family Fund of Berks County Community Foundation invites proposals from organizations, schools, nonprofits, and local businesses for innovative, community-based projects that create opportunities to open the conversation about death and dying. This funding opportunity seeks to support initiatives that foster dialogue, education, and reflection around this important topic in ways that are accessible, engaging, and culturally sensitive.
This grant opportunity is designed to encourage creative approaches to exploring death and dying in community settings. Projects may include, but are not limited to:
- Speaker series or lecture events
- Seminars or workshops
- Community storytelling or oral history projects
- Educational campaigns
This funding is not available for individuals. Funding will not be provided for doula training or grief support groups. Preference will be given to innovative and community-based projects.
To be considered for funding, organizations must fill out a Letter of Intent (LOI) form. LOIs will typically be reviewed within 30 days of submission.
If the project meets the fund’s mission, the Community Foundation will invite the organization to submit an application. Applications will be reviewed typically within 14 days of submission.
LOIs and applications are accepted on a rolling basis as long as funding is available.
If you have questions about this fund, contact Health & Human Services Program Officer, Cindy Milian, at cindym@bccf.org
Cathy and Doug Weaver Fund
The Cathy and Doug Weaver Fund supports animal welfare, the environment, and/or health and human services in Berks County. Grants are awarded annually in those areas of focus. There is no application for this fund. If you have questions about this fund, please email Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer of Berks County Community Foundation, at cindym@bccf.org.
The Angel Fund
The Angel Fund will provide financial support directly to or on behalf of individuals in an extraordinary situation where a nominal amount of intervention is likely to yield life changing outcomes. If you have questions about this fund, please email Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer of Berks County Community Foundation, at cindym@bccf.org.
Berks County Transition Coordinating Council Mary Mazzoni Scholarship
The Berks County Transition Coordinating Council (BCTCC) Mary Mazzoni Scholarship supports graduating high school seniors with disabilities as they transition from school to postsecondary education and training. Students will be recognized for their determination, resilience, and commitment to pursuing a career path that aligns with their skills and aspirations.
Applicants must be high school seniors in Berks County with a documented disability.
Questions about this fund? Email us at scholarships@bccf.org or call the foundation at 610-685-2223.
