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Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Awards $56,000 in Grants

Power Of The Purse In Berks County Fund Awards $56,000 In Grants

Reading, May 26, 2023 – The Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund of Berks County Community Foundation recently awarded …

May 31, 2023

Berks County Community Foundation
West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund Nears $1,000,000 in Donations

West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund Nears $1,000,000 In Donations

More than $995,000 has been donated or pledged to the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund since it was established on Satu …

May 12, 2023

Berks County Community Foundation
There’s Much to Celebrate in Public Education

There’s Much To Celebrate In Public Education

There’s talk sometimes that all is not right with the children, or in the case of a recent op-ed by Pennsylvania Senator …

May 10, 2023

Kim Sheffer, Lifelong Learning Program Officer
Grant Promotes Communication between Generations

Grant Promotes Communication Between Generations

Intergenerational dialogue is a great way for individuals to learn and understand each other. Besides, with our families, …

May 9, 2023

Monica Reyes, Vice President for Programs and Initiatives
Do you have a will? How about a charitable bequest?

Do You Have A Will? How About A Charitable Bequest?

For nearly three decades, I’ve had the joy of meeting with individuals and families as they write their wills – usuall …

May 1, 2023

Frances A. Aitken, CPA, Chief Operating Officer
Spending Policy Means Gifts Keep on Giving

Spending Policy Means Gifts Keep On Giving

Berks County Community Foundation is committed to responsible stewardship of the charitable assets entrusted to us by our …

May 1, 2023

Frances A. Aitken, CPA, Chief Operating Officer
Investment Philosophy Emphasizes Diversification, Long-Term Growth, and Low Costs

Investment Philosophy Emphasizes Diversification, Long-term Growth, And Low Costs

Berks County Community Foundation is committed to maximizing the long-term growth of our endowed funds in order to support …

May 1, 2023

Frances A. Aitken, CPA, Chief Operating Officer
West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund Grants Support Victims’ Families and Those Displaced From Their Homes

West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund Grants Support Victims’ Families And Those Displaced From Their Homes

UPDATE – More than $660,000 has been donated to the West Reading Disaster Recovery Fund since it was established on Saturd …

April 11, 2023

Kevin Murphy, President
Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund Awards Grants

Reading Pride Celebration Gives Back Fund Awards Grants

READING, PA (February 6, 2023) – Berks County Community Foundation and Reading Pride Celebration (RPC) recently distribu …

April 11, 2023

Kim Sheffer, Lifelong Learning Program Officer

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