Olivet Boys & Girls Club of Reading & Berks County will be hosting its’ 5th Annual Leaders & Legends Dinner on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the DoubleTree Hotel beginning at 5:30 pm.
The event honors volunteers who have made an impact on Olivet youth and their families. This year, Olivet Boys & Girls Club will be honoring Pat and Bernie Donahue as Champions of Youth, and Berks Community Action Program as the Partner for Great Futures.
In addition to their volunteer tenure with Olivet Boys & Girls Club, both Pat and Bernie are very actively involved throughout the community. Bernie volunteers with the American Hellenic Education Progressive Association, Gust C. Kraras Chapter #61 which focuses on scholarships for students, and is also an active volunteer with Blankets of Hope. He is also a past board member of Hawk Mountain Council, BSA. Pat teaches Sunday School at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. She is a past member of the American Women’s Business Association and was a past board member of the Friends Board of Directors of Reading Health Systems, and the St. Xenia Philoptochos Society which supports many children foundations. She is also the originator of the local Parents with Young Children Organization at her church. During her tenure as a board member at Olivet Boys & Girls Club, Pat served as Secretary/Treasurer and also chaired the Strategic Plan Committee.
Berks Community Action Program (BCAP) is a non-profit organization serving over 2,500 individuals and families each year, providing services to low-income families and individuals including financial assistance, workforce development, family education, mentoring services, mortgage assistance and other services. BCAP has been a longstanding partner of Olivet Boys & Girls Club and has consistently supported the organization and collaborated on various projects, programs, and initiatives to benefit youth in the local community.
“Olivet Boys & Girls Club is incredibly excited to honor Pat and Bernie Donahue and BCAP at this very special event. It is because of the support of dedicated individuals and organizations that Olivet continues to serve as a safe haven for thousands of youth on an annual basis.”
Chris winters, President and CEO, Olivet Boys & Girls Club
“On behalf of the Board and the Olivet organization, I extend my deepest appreciation to Pat and Bernie as well as BCAP for their continued dedication to the Olivet mission. I look forward to the opportunity to shine a spotlight on these amazing individuals and organization and acknowledge the positive impact they are making in the local community.”
Rachel Kuhn, Board Chairwoman, Olivet Boys & Girls Club
This year’s event will feature Master of Ceremonies, Christ Kraras, and guest speaker, Ross Tucker, former NFL player, and current broadcaster, motivational speaker, and entrepreneur. Proceeds from the event, and the Fund A Need auction led by Dick Henry, will support the Send a Kid to Camp campaign. Each summer, more than 1000 children throughout Reading and Berks County attend summer camp at the seven Clubs, which includes recreational opportunities at Blue Mountain Camp in Hamburg and the Clinton Street Pool in addition to programming where kids enjoy arts and crafts, theater, dance, and much more. No child is turned away from attending camp because of financial restrictions.
Every day, Olivet Boys & Girls Club is dedicated to creating brighter futures for youth in Reading and Berks County. To purchase your tickets today for this very special event, please visit the Olivet website at this link: https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E346563&id=12
or contact Camille Faust at Camille.faust@olivetbgc.org or by calling 610-373-1314.
