Obesity has become an epidemic in the United States. It is the second leading cause of preventable death. One in three Americans is affected by obesity. The Walk’s mission is to reduce disability, death and discrimination of those who. . . more

This committee meets to review the overall fiscal operations of the Corporation, including but not limited to budgets, employee compensation, major purchases, and other compensation. We also act as the Audit Committee with an indepth review of our audited. . . more

Some clients are no longer able to deal with the paperwork and accounting necessary in personal finances. A volunteer might help to balance a checkbook or explain an insurance form. At times clients are unable to write short letters due. . . more

Lead residents in light exercise routine. Residents follow along to your instructions and music. Easy to follow exercise routines are written out, and leaders are provided training. This simple, but highly effective exercise encourages residents 60+ in. . . more

Miller-Keystone Blood Center is pleased to announce the continuation of its very successful special event tradition with our 6th Annual "Flight for Life” signature fundraising event on Thursday, September 17, 2009. The Blood Center appreciates your past support, and hopes. . . more

Each month on the Third Thursday, we have our Food Distribution. We operate using the "Client Choice" concept which allows each individual family to choose their own food using the guidelines we create. The client families take a. . . more

Are you a morning person? We need volunteers to help package meals for homebound seniors Monday through Friday. Volunteers begin food packaging at 8:00am and are usually finished at 9:30. Volunteers can help one day per week. . . more

Food Pantry Friend Inc. currently operates the Northeastern Berks Food Pantry. They serve residents of northeastern Berks County which includes the boroughs of Kutztown, Lyons, Fleetwood, and Topton and the townships of Albany, Greenwich, Maxatawny, Maidencreek, Richmond, Ruscombmanor, Rockland, District and Longswamp. The. . . more

FUNdamentals seeks to instruct and educate at-risk and detained youth in the Berks County Youth Center in a variety of life skills encouraging responsibility, self-reliance and independence. Successful community reintegration and rebuilding/improving the family support system are also addressed. These. . . more

The Literacy Council has a need for fundraising assistants. Volunteers should be interested to one or more of the following:

* researching potential funders through traditional and online means * assist in writing and preparation of grants to potential funders * organize funding files * contact sponsors. . . more