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Supporting Earth Day in City Park

Supporting Earth Day In City Park

Every year, Earth Day is celebrated across the globe with tree plantings, festivals, and various volunteer activities that …

April 24, 2024

Emily Smedley, Environment and Energy Program Officer
Berks County Students Take on Mental Health Together 

Berks County Students Take On Mental Health Together 

Over 100 students from the Berks County school districts came together on April 8th, 2024 at Muhlenberg High School for a …

April 15, 2024

Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer
Building Partnerships to Preserve Houses of Worship in Berks County 

Building Partnerships To Preserve Houses Of Worship In Berks County 

Berks County is home to hundreds of houses of worship in both the urban and rural areas, many built throughout the 1700s a …

March 28, 2024

Emily Smedley, Environment and Energy Program Officer
Celebrating Community Impact 

Celebrating Community Impact 

On February 28th, Berks County Community Foundation held a Winter Get Together. Over 30 professional advisors attended the …

March 12, 2024

Franki A. Aitken, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer
A Community Conversation on the Future of Wellness 

A Community Conversation On The Future Of Wellness 

In March 2023, the Berks County Commissioners released a study about public health in our community. The study was conduc …

February 21, 2024

Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer
A Quick Guide to Our Scholarship Application Process

A Quick Guide To Our Scholarship Application Process

The generosity of our donors allowed us to award $610,000 in scholarships in 2023. Each scholarship has specific eligibili …

February 16, 2024

Kim Sheffer, Lifelong Learning Program Officer
Creating Legacy: How Can You Create Change in the Community?

Creating Legacy: How Can You Create Change In The Community?

For nearly 30 years, Berks County Community Foundation has helped individuals, families, organizations, and businesses ach …

February 16, 2024

Molly McCullough Robbins, Vice President for Philanthropic Services
Addressing the Pressing Mental Health Needs of Youth with VOiCEup Berks 

Addressing The Pressing Mental Health Needs Of Youth With Voiceup Berks 

VOiCEup Berks has developed the Youth Mental Health Education Initiative, which addresses the need for accessible mental h …

January 24, 2024

Cindy Milian, Health and Human Services Program Officer
Molly McCullough Robbins Named Vice President for Philanthropic Services

Molly Mccullough Robbins Named Vice President For Philanthropic Services

READING (January 19, 2024) — Reading, PA – Berks County Community Foundation is proud to announce the addition of a new …

January 19, 2024

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