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The Schuylkill River Trail: Why Local Trails Matter 

The Schuylkill River Trail: Why Local Trails Matter 

The Schuylkill River Trail: Why Local Trails Matter  There is something about fall that makes getting outside espe …

October 26, 2026

Emily Smedley, Environment and Energy Program Officer
Estate planning: More than just a will

Estate planning: More than just a will

National Estate Planning Awareness Week is October 19 through 25. This comes on the heels of August’s Make-A-Will Mo …

October 7, 2026

Molly McCullough Robbins, Vice President for Philanthropic Services
Sparking Change | Berks Youth are Raising their VOiCEs

Sparking Change | Berks Youth are Raising their VOiCEs

Listen to the latest episode of Sparking Change: The Official Podcast of Berks County Community Foundation, titled “Berks …

September 21, 2026

Jen Heydt, Communication Manager
Celebrating 100 Years of Vision, Leadership, and Community Impact 

Celebrating 100 Years of Vision, Leadership, and Community Impact 

Not everyone gets to see their parents turn 100 years old, but Berks County Community Foundation does.  This year, Ber …

September 9, 2026

Kevin K. Murphy, President and CEO
A Century of Music, Opportunity, and Community: Celebrating the Reading Musical Foundation's 100th Anniversary 

A Century of Music, Opportunity, and Community: Celebrating the Reading Musical Foundation’s 100th Anniversary 

Berks County Community Foundation is not the only grantmaking organization in the community and certainly not the oldest.& …

September 1, 2026

Kevin K. Murphy, President and CEO
Sparking Change | Solar in Berks County Schools

Sparking Change | Solar in Berks County Schools

Listen to the latest episode of Sparking Change: The Official Podcast of Berks County Community Foundation, titled “Solar …

August 20, 2026

Jen Heydt, Communication Manager
Who was Marian S. Snyder? The Berks Philanthropist Cared for Animals, Public Health, The Arts 

Who was Marian S. Snyder? The Berks Philanthropist Cared for Animals, Public Health, The Arts 

Since it was established in 2018, the Marian S. Snyder Fund of Berks County Community Foundation has made a …

August 19, 2026

Jen Heydt, Communication Manager
Community Foundations Can Ensure Your Generosity Outlives Institutional Change 

Community Foundations Can Ensure Your Generosity Outlives Institutional Change 

Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions occasionally change their mission or cease operations. Establish …

August 19, 2026

Molly McCullough Robbins, Vice President for Philanthropic Services
Berks County Community Foundation VP earns Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation

Berks County Community Foundation VP earns Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® designation

Molly McCullough Robbins, Vice President for Philanthropic Services at Berks County Community Foundation, earned the Chart …

August 17, 2026

Jen Heydt, Communication Manager

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