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Berks Public Libraries Prepare to Reopen, Begin Curbside Service

In response to the county’s transition to the “Yellow Phase” of the governor’s reopening plan, Berks County Public Libraries will begin offering curbside pick-up...

Special United Way Fund Raises $1 Million for Local Nonprofits

During the past few months, almost everything has changed, from how organizations operate; to our daily routines; to the way we connect with each...

Berks Libraries Get Creative with Virtual Programming

While public libraries in Berks may be closed due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, you can still find storytimes, science experiments, and even dance parties...

Albany Township Tomorrow Fund Awards $8,200 to Four Community Organizations

Berks County Community Foundation has awarded $8,200 from the Albany Township Tomorrow Fund to four organizations for programs or projects that will benefit the...
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Service Project by Local Middle and High School Students Aimed at Helping Girls

Period poverty refers to the common situation of being unable to afford products such as pads, tampons, or liners to manage menstrual bleeding. Instead...

Mertztown Train Station to be Restored by Longswamp Township Historical Society

Berks County Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $2,500 to the Longswamp Township Historical Society to help restore the historic Mertztown train station. The...

Abilities in Motion Finds Success with Nursing Home Transition

The latest numbers surrounding coronavirus deaths in Berks County are astounding, 3 out of 4 deaths are residents of nursing homes. As the numbers...

Opportunity House Awarded $26,200 Grant to Create Food Pantry

Berks County Community Foundation has awarded a grant of $26,200 to Opportunity House to renovate a loading dock to create a food pantry at...
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Construction Work Resumes for Habitat for Humanity of Berks County

The construction team at Habitat for Humanity of Berks County is ready to resume their work. Shut down by the governor’s orders in March,...

Berks County Community Foundation Awards Grants to K9 Units

Berks County Community Foundation has awarded $34,700 in grants to support K9 units at three law enforcement agencies in the region. The grants were...
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