2022-06-29T07:47:12-05:00 2021-12-31 232415973 HERBEINCOMPANY INC 2763 CENTURY BOULEVARD READING PA 19610 990 2021-01-01 231655375 UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY INC UNIT 6106854550 25 N 2ND STREET SUITE 101 READING PA 19601 TAMMY L WHITE PRESIDENT 6106854550 2022-06-29 1 TAMMY WHITE 999009999 LINDA S HIMEBACK CPA P00042618 6103781175 2022-06-29 3 AAL1 IAL1 2021 2022-09-23 18:48:47Z X TAMMY L WHITE 25 N 2ND STREET SUITE 101 READING PA 19601 26062096 0 X WWW.UWBERKS.ORG X 1963 PA INSPIRING COLLABORATION, VOLUNTEERISM AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY 38 38 29 1174 0 0 21426022 12544374 0 29978 440554 1677117 57533 20187 21924109 14271656 8133883 9802563 0 0 2215389 2301353 0 0 1402305 897811 1099681 11247083 13203597 10677026 1068059 36122078 37493734 2137010 2457808 33985068 35035926 X UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY IMPROVES LIVES BY INSPIRING COLLABORATION, VOLUNTEERISM AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO BUILD A STRONGER COMMUNITY. 1 0 11029407 9802563 29978 MORE THAN 150,000 CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND SENIORS BENEFITTED FROM VITAL HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS FUNDED BY UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY (UWBC) THROUGHOUT 2021. UWBC'S WORK AND INVESTMENTS FOCUS ON FOUR AREAS: EDUCATION, INCOME (FINANCIAL STABILITY), HEALTH AND SAFETY NET SERVICES.SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON SCH O.DURING 2021, UWBC INVESTED FUNDING IN OVER 80 PROGRAMS DELIVERED BY 35 AGENCY PARTNERS, AS WELL AS SUPPORTED COMMUNITY INITIATIVES AND PROVIDED VARIOUS ONE-TIME GRANTS. ALL PROGRAMS IN WHICH UWBC INVESTS ARE EVALUATED BY OUR COMMUNITY IMPACT CABINET, FOCUS AREA PANELS (FAP) AND ACCOUNTABILITY REVIEWERS, REPRESENTING OVER 50 VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM VARIOUS SECTORS. THESE VOLUNTEERS DEDICATE INVALUABLE TIME TO ENSURE UWBC DOLLARS ARE INVESTED IN HIGH-PRIORITY PROGRAMS THAT ADDRESS CRITICAL CURRENT COMMUNITY NEEDS, AS WELL AS PROGRAMS THAT ARE HIGH-PERFORMING CONSISTENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY DELIVERING A HIGH-QUALITY PROGRAM PRODUCING MEANINGFUL RESULTS FOR PARTICIPANTS. ANNUALLY, PROGRAMS RECEIVING UWBC INVESTMENTS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A REPORT THAT DETAILS HOW UWBC DOLLARS ARE SPENT TO SUPPORT PROGRAMMING, AND THE OUTCOMES ACHIEVED BY CLIENTS. THESE OUTCOMES PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN DETERMINING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF UWBC INVESTMENTS IN PROGRAMS. AS EFFECTS FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC CONTINUED INTO 2021, COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND AGENCIES FACED ONGOING CHALLENGES. SOME PROGRAMS WERE STILL LIMITED IN THE SERVICES THEY COULD PROVIDE DUE TO COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS. OTHERS CONTINUED TO SEE A LARGER DEMAND FOR SERVICES THAN PRIOR TO THE PANDEMIC, ESPECIALLY THOSE MEETING BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING FOOD ACCESS AND HOUSING. UWBC INVESTED IN THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS IN 2021:EDUCATION FOCUS AREAUNITED WAY BELIEVES THAT EVERYONE CAN PLAY A ROLE IN ENSURING THAT CHILDREN GROW UP TO BE PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS AND MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. THIS BEGINS WITH A GOOD EDUCATION THAT IS THE FOUNDATION FOR A CHILD'S SUCCESS IN WORK AND LIFE, ALONG WITH PROVIDING SUPPORTIVE PROGRAMMING THAT HELPS YOUTH DEVELOP NECESSARY SKILLS FOR THEIR FUTURES. TO MEET THIS GOAL, KEY ISSUES ADDRESSED BY UWBC AND ITS SUPPORTED PROGRAMS IN THIS FOCUS AREA INCLUDE EARLY CARE AND SCHOOL READINESS, SCHOOL SUCCESS, AND POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, SINCE THESE ISSUES ARE ALL INTERTWINED IN HELPING CHILDREN ACHIEVE THEIR POTENTIAL. COVID-19 CONTINUED TO IMPACT SOME PROGRAMS, LIMITING DELIVERY OR UTILIZING VIRTUAL PLATFORMS. MANY WERE ABLE TO RESUME IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING TO CONNECT WITH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES! THESE PROGRAMS IMPACTED OVER 18,000 CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN BERKS COUNTY IN 2021. EARLY CARE AND SCHOOL READINESS - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: CHILDREN REACH APPROPRIATE DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES. -- BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT, CHILDCARE: FAMILIES RECEIVE ACCESS TO KEYSTONE STAR RATED 3 OR 4 CHILDCARE FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH UWBC'S INVESTMENT. BCIU CHILDCARE PROVIDES QUALITY CHILDCARE SERVICES FOR CHILDREN AGES 13 MONTHS TO 12 YEARS OF AGE. BCIU'S DEVELOPMENTAL APPROACH FOCUSES ON OFFERING EXPOSURE TO ACTIVITIES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, MATH, LITERACY, MUSIC, CREATIVE ARTS, DRAMATIC PLAY, SOCIAL STUDIES, FINE AND GROSS MOTOR, COOKING, AND FIELD TRIPS FOR SCHOOL AGE STUDENTS. BCIU CHILDCARE SETTINGS INCLUDE SCHOOL AGE, PRESCHOOL, TODDLER AND INCLUSION OPPORTUNITIES. PLEASE NOTE BCIU MADE THE DIFFICULT DECISION TO SUNSET THEIR CHILDCARE SERVICES AS OF JUNE 30, 2021, AND UNITED WAY'S INVESTMENT ENDED AT THIS TIME.- COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE AND QUALITY EARLY LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT RESULT IN KINDERGARTEN READINESS. -- OPPORTUNITY HOUSE, CHILDCARE: THE SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER IS A COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY CHILDCARE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AGES 6 WEEKS TO 13 YEARS FOCUSING ON CREATIVITY, SOCIALIZATION, AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGH SELF-ESTEEM. ACTIVITIES ARE DESIGNED TO MEET THE NEEDS OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CHILD. MULTI-CULTURAL AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ARE OFFERED. --YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY, CHILDCARE: OFFERS A SCIENTIFICALLY-BASED, IMPLEMENTED EARLY CHILDHOOD CURRICULUM THAT ALIGNS WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA LEARNING STANDARDS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD. SINCE PLAY IS THE FOUNDATION FOR YOUNG CHILDREN'S LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENT, THE YMCA PROVIDES WELL-EQUIPPED AND CAREFULLY ARRANGED CLASSROOMS.- COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS GAIN KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP SKILLS TO ESTABLISH STRONG FAMILIES AND HELP CHILDREN REACH THEIR POTENTIAL. -- CENTRO HISPANO, ABRIENDO PUERTAS/OPENING DOORS PROGRAM: AN EVIDENCE-BASED, COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING PROGRAM, DEVELOPED BY AND FOR LATINO PARENTS WITH CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5; AIMS TO IMPROVE THE OUTCOMES OF THE NATION'S LATINO CHILDREN BY BUILDING THE CAPACITY AND CONFIDENCE OF PARENTS TO BE STRONG AND POWERFUL ADVOCATES IN THEIR CHILDREN'S LIVES. IN 2021, STAFF WENT THROUGH THE NATIONAL TRAINING TO TRANSITION TO VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING WHICH ELIMINATED BARRIERS FOR PARENTS TO PARTICIPATE, INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION. THIS PROGRAM ALSO ALIGNS WITH UWBC'S READY.SET.READ! INITIATIVE. -- YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY, BABY UNIVERSITY: OFFERED AS A 6-WEEK SESSION, EACH PARTICIPANT, A PARENT OR CAREGIVER WITH A CHILD FROM PRENATAL TO FIVE YEARS OLD, RECEIVES A WEEKLY HOME VISIT IN ADDITION TO THE WEEKLY CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATION ON EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EVIDENCE-BASED PARENTING CURRICULUM.SCHOOL SUCCESS - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: STUDENTS WILL ACHIEVE ACADEMIC SUCCESS BY IMPROVED ATTENDANCE AND/OR PROMOTION TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL. -- BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BERKS COUNTY, MENTORING PROGRAM SERVICES: THEIR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN FACING ADVERSITY WITH STRONG AND ENDURING, PROFESSIONALLY SUPPORTED 1-TO-1 RELATIONSHIPS THAT CHANGE THEIR LIVES FOR THE BETTER, FOREVER. THIS IS ACHIEVED THROUGH PROFESSIONALLY-DIRECTED MENTORING PROGRAMS UTILIZING CAREFULLY SCREENED AND TRAINED VOLUNTEERS, AND INCLUDES ONE-TO-ONE PROGRAM, COUL (THE CLUB OF UNMATCHED LITTLES) GROUP-MENTORING, TEEN PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES GROUP-MENTORING, AND SMART (STUDENTS & MENTORS ACHIEVING RESULTS TOGETHER), A SCHOOL-BASED PROGRAM.- COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: STUDENTS WILL PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES DURING THE SUMMER TO MAINTAIN READING SKILLS. -- BIRDSBORO COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTER, OUT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: THE SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN GRADES FIRST THROUGH SIXTH ALLOWS PARTICIPANTS TO PRACTICE AND LEARN NEW STRATEGIES THAT WILL ASSIST THEM IN MAINTAINING CURRENT READING LEVELS, OR INCREASE LEVELS, THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER MONTHS. -- OLIVET BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY, COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: OLIVET SUMMER CAMP PROGRAMS PICK UP WHEN THE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM ENDS, KEEPING YOUTH ENGAGED IN PROGRAMS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: BY PARTICIPATING IN DIVERSE, SAFE, AND EFFECTIVE OUT-OF-SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS, YOUTH WILL DEVELOP ACADEMIC, ARTISTIC, AND/OR LEADERSHIP SKILLS. -- BIRDSBORO COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTER, OUT OF SCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS: LITERACY PROGRAMS OFFERED AS PART OF THE AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBHOUSE, WHICH ENGAGES STUDENTS, GRADES 1-6. STAFF ASSIST STUDENTS WITH HOMEWORK AND READING SUPPORT. THE PROGRAM ALSO ENCOMPASSES SOCIAL ACTIVITIES. -- GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PA, OUTREACH TO AT-RISK GIRLS: GIRLS IN FUNDED INITIATIVES PROGRAMS PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY OUT-OF-SCHOOL-TIME THROUGH EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR GIRLS IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES IN THE CITY OF READING. GIRLS ATTEND WEEKLY MEETINGS AT CONVENIENT COMMUNITY LOCATIONS BOTH DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR AND IN THE SUMMER. -- HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, TRADITIONAL SCOUTING: THIS PROGRAM OPERATES WITHIN THE LOCAL NEIGHBORHOOD AT LOCATIONS PROVIDED BY PARTNERSHIPS THAT HAVE A CONTINUED INTEREST IN CITIZENSHIP TRAINING, PERSONAL FITNESS, AND CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT. ADULT VOLUNTEERS ADMINISTER THE PROGRAMS AT ALL LEVELS WITH SUPPORT FROM THE HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL. THE LEVEL OF YOUTH LEADERSHIP IS BASED UPON AGE APPROPRIATE ACTIVITIES. 11029407 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0 1 29 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 38 38 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 PA X X MONICA RUANO-WENRICH 6106854550 25 N 2ND STREET SUITE 101 READING PA 19601 JOANNE JUDGE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SCOTT REHR VICE CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 STEVEN FISHER SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHRISTINA WEEBER ASST. SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SARA AULESTIA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID CAPITANO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRUCE COLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PETER CONNORS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SANTINA CONNORS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KELLEY CROZIER MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL DUFF DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RICHARD EHST DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT FIRELY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT GOONAN DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TERRY GRASSLEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRADLEY HALL DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ALISA HARRIS DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JOSEPH HARTZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM HIPPERT-EVERSGERD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JASON HOERR DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT HOFFMASTER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL KRUT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR SUSAN LOONEY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR JOSEPH MACHAROLA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 JONI NAUGLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MISSY ORLANDO DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 RENDY ORTIZ DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 CRAIG PERROTY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SUE PERROTY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 FRANCIS POST DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBERT PRATT DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DANIEL SANSARY DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 SONYA SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 MAITE TENA DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 DAVID TURNER DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 PATRICK VELEKEI DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KAREN WANG MD DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 KIM WOERLE DIRECTOR 1.00 X 0 0 0 TAMMY L WHITE PRESIDENT 37.50 X 183003 0 18542 MONICA RUANO-WENRICH SR VP FINANCE & ADMIN 37.50 X 111219 0 18234 SHEILA TULLI VP RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT 37.50 X 87840 0 17611 JEAN MORROW SR VP LEADERSHIP UNITED 37.50 X 106728 0 11177 ASHLEY CHAMBERS SR VP COMMUNITY IMPACT 37.50 X 92100 0 11511 CHRIS SPANIER VP MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS 37.50 X 86177 0 17137 667067 0 94212 3 0 1 0 0 480685 12063689 336975 12544374 TRAINING FEES 611430 29978 29978 29978 1242838 1242838 12224719 11790440 434279 434279 434279 ADMINISTRATION FEES 561000 13635 13635 MISCELLANEOUS 900099 6552 6552 20187 14271656 50165 0 1677117 9802563 9802563 761279 336683 192468 232128 1130818 367223 261002 502593 269914 78590 63203 128121 139342 52452 32902 53988 20850 9736 4261 6853 79912 29847 19203 30862 292201 136443 59712 96046 131311 9959 5320 116032 63336 40047 7999 15290 157365 55066 39099 63200 22981 7988 5095 9898 197609 68748 49126 79735 12732 5261 3661 3810 19049 6668 4721 7660 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES 48801 5305 12276 31220 EQUIPMENT RENTAL & MAIN 39471 8510 10811 20150 UW SPONSORED MEETINGS 14063 8318 1026 4719 13203597 11029407 771885 1402305 11542961 7867582 6239600 5702159 5026994 21941 15294 31035 654639 128537 18887 526102 12280545 22278811 972483 1039701 25314 26403 36122078 37493734 436749 1311680 65917 36116 422411 0 1211933 1110012 2137010 2457808 X 15295663 14755639 18689405 20280287 33985068 35035926 36122078 37493734 X 1068059 183361 -200562 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 10883467 11084477 11144072 21426022 12544375 67082413 10883467 11084477 11144072 21426022 12544375 67082413 3524422 63557991 106905 188278 239570 321510 1242838 2099101 28761 27624 22904 57533 20187 157009 69338523 29978 0.91660 0.94900 X SCHEDULE A, PART II, LINE 10, EXPLANATION OF OTHER INCOME: ADMINISTRATION FEES - 2017 AMOUNT: $ 28,761. 2018 AMOUNT: $ 27,624. 2019 AMOUNT: $ 22,904. 2020 AMOUNT: $ 57,533. 2021 AMOUNT: $ 20,187. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 9104248 12647 1086706 363018 9840583 8074015 94680 1270441 334888 9104248 7071729 6346 1342741 346801 8074015 7503258 557141 -644916 343754 7071729 6578090 279034 952391 306257 7503258 0.22780 0.77220 1 0 20730 20730 335492 127941 207551 298417 596 297821 526102 DUE TO OTHER UNITED WAYS 304994 DUE TO DESIGNATED AFFILIATED AGENCIES 805018 1110012 X 13340251 183361 123900 -49118 258143 13082108 79912 1109636 1189548 14271656 12289393 123900 123900 12165493 79912 958192 1038104 13203597 PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT CONSISTS OF FOURTEEN DONOR-RESTRICTED SUB-FUNDS AND ONE BOARD-DESIGNATED SUB-FUND, ALL OF WHICH ARE TO BE HELD INDEFINITELY, WITH THE INCOME EXPENDABLE FOR OPERATIONS AS DIRECTED BY DONORS OR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. PART X, LINE 2: IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, THE ORGANIZATION ACCOUNTS FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS RELATIVE TO UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME, IF ANY, AS REQUIRED. PART XI, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: UNREALIZED GAINS/(LOSSES) ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST 67,218. TRANSFERS BETWEEN NET ASSET RESTRICTIONS -116,336. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATED CONTRIBUTIONS 1,109,636. PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: DONOR DESIGNATED ALLOCATIONS 958,192. 1 ALBRIGHT COLLEGE 1621 N 13TH STREET READING PA 19604 501(C)(3) 50000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: 13TH STREET EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP ALVERNIA UNIVERISTY 400 ST BERNARDINE STREET READING PA 19607 501(C)(3) 40000 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: OAKBROOK PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY 498 BELLEVUE AVENUE READING PA 19605 501(C)(3) 95050 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: HEALTH AMERICAN RED CROSS - PENNSYLVANIA RIVERS CHAPTER 3939 BROADWAY ALLENTOWN PA 18104 501(C)(3) 150524 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: DISASTER RESPONSE, VETERANS TRANSPORTATION; ONE-TIME GRANT: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BARRIO ALEGRIA 140 N 5TH STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 70000 0 ONE-TIME GRANTS: TIMEBANK WORK TRADING SYSTEM; OAKBROOK ART SESSIONS BERKS AREA YOUTH RECREATION INC 19 VERMONT ROAD SINKING SPRING PA 19608 501(C)(3) 23920 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: ENHANCE YOUTH PROGRAMMING; READY SET READ SUMMER LEARNING GRANT BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS PO BOX 7712 READING PA 19603 501(C)(3) 41378 0 PARTER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: HOMELESS PREVENTION BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER 1040 LIGGETT AVENUE READING PA 19611 501(C)(3) 32000 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: OAKBROOK COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST BERKS CONNECTIONSPRETRIAL SERVICES 19TH N 6TH STREET 4TH FLOOR READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 106700 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: RE-ENTRY PROGRAM BERKS CONNECTIONSPRETRIAL SERVICES 19TH N 6TH STREET 4TH FLOOR READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 55000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: REENTRY RESOURCE COORDINATOR BERKS COUNTY CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE CENTER 633 COURT STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 27038 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: PHYSICAL & SEXUAL ABUSE RESPONSE BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION 237 COURT STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 5500 0 SUBCONTRACTED GRANT: DEI CONSULTING BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT 111 COMMONS BOULEVARD READING PA 19612 501(C)(3) 63243 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CHILD CARE BERKS ENCORE 40 NORTH 9TH STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 143275 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: MEALS ON WHEELS BERKS ENCORE 40 NORTH 9TH STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 53600 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT BERKS ENCORE 40 NORTH 9TH STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 50000 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: CASE MANAGER - MEALS ON WHEELS BERKS LATINO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION 450 S 6TH STREET READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 100000 0 IMPACT GRANT: TECH CENTER PURCHASE & RENOVATIONS BIG BROTHERSBIG SISTERS OF BERKS COUNTY 303 WINDSOR STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 272620 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: BIG BROTHERS/SISTERS BIRDSBORO COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTER 201 EAST MAIN STREET BIRDSBORO PA 19508 501(C)(3) 65752 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: OUT OF SCHOOL PROGRAMMING; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT; ONE-TIME GRANT: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE INC 200 WEST SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN PA 19512 501(C)(3) 54478 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: BASIC NEEDS, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE INC 200 WEST SPRING STREET BOYERTOWN PA 19512 501(C)(3) 37050 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: SENIOR CENTER HVAC SYSTEM UPDGRADE; ONE-TIME GRANT: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CASA OF BERKS COUNTY 845 N PARK ROAD WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 28533 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: ADDITIONAL STAFFING CASA OF BERKS COUNTY 845 N PARK ROAD WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 30000 0 ONE TIME GRANT: COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE CATHOLIC CHARITIES DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN 400 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 100 READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 47698 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CASE MANAGEMENT/COUNSELING FOR VETERANS AND FAMILIES; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES INC 501 WASHINGTON STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 272632 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: SOCIAL SERVICES, OPENING DOORS; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT CLARE OF ASSISI HOUSE 325 S 12TH STREET READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 9000 0 RAPID RESPONSE GRANT: RESIDENTIAL REPAIRS CLARE OF ASSISI HOUSE 325 S 12TH STREET READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 50000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT CO-COUNTY WELLNESS SERVICES 429 WALNUT STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 155192 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: BERKS TEENS MATTER; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF EASTERN PA 2 WOODLAND ROAD WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 58047 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: EDUCATION; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF EASTERN PA 2 WOODLAND ROAD WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 26000 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: 10TH & PENN ELEMENTARY STUDENT SUPPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN 1520 HANOVER AVE ALLENTOWN PA 18109 501(C)(3) 23714 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CHILD CARE EASTER SEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 1501 LEHIGH STREET SUITE 201 ALLENTOWN PA 18103 501(C)(3) 370547 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: PEDIATRIC CLINICS, OUTPATIENT THERAPY, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION; MFFC; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING 1025 OLD WYOMISSING ROAD READING PA 19611 501(C)(3) 14465 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: CPR-FIRST AID TRAINING MATERIALS FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER 1235 PENN AVENUE SUITE 205-206 READING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 441535 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COUNSELING FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER 1235 PENN AVENUE SUITE 205-206 READING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 10000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT FAMILY PROMISE OF BERKS COUNTY 325 N 5TH STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 42752 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS; U-TURN; ONE-TIME GRANT: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FAMILY PROMISE OF BERKS COUNTY 325 N 5TH STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 10000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: RAPID REHOUSING FRIEND INC COMMUNITY SERVICES 658D NOBLE STREET KUTZTOWN PA 19530 501(C)(3) 174692 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTIONS; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT; ONE-TIME GRANT: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT GIRL SCOUTS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA 330 MANOR ROAD MIQUON PA 19444 501(C)(3) 132551 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: OUTREACH TO MINORITY & AT-RISK GIRLS GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH 30 LIBERTY STREET SHILLINGTON PA 19607 501(C)(3) 20000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: HVAC SYSTEM REPLACEMENT GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE 1234 PENN AVENUE WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 136310 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: INFORMATION/REFERRAL/ADVOCACY/SUPPORT GROUPS GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE 1234 PENN AVENUE WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 26000 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BERKS COUNTY 201 WASHINGTON STREET SUITES 329-330 READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 81596 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: HOMEOWNERSHIP FOR NEEDY FAMILIES; COVID 19 RESPONSE GRANT HANNAH'S HOPE MINISTRIES 736 UPLAND AVENUE READING PA 19607 501(C)(3) 12000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: COMMUNAL LIVING PROGRAM ENHANCEMENTS HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 5027 POTTSVILLE PIKE READING PA 19605 501(C)(3) 300319 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, URBAN SCOUTING HELPING HARVEST 117 MORGAN DRIVE READING PA 19608 501(C)(3) 71560 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS; FOOD DISTRIBUTION HELPING HARVEST 117 MORGAN DRIVE READING PA 19608 501(C)(3) 50000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: STAFFING; FOOD COSTS HELPING HARVEST 117 MORGAN DRIVE READING PA 19608 501(C)(3) 12600 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS HELPING HARVEST 117 MORGAN DRIVE READING PA 19608 501(C)(3) 450000 0 IMPACT GRANT: COLD STORAGE EXPANSION HCSC BLOOD CENTER MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER 1465 VALLEY CENTER PKWY BETHLEHEM PA 18017 501(C)(3) 36600 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: TRIMA ACCEL DEVICE PURCHASE HOPE RESCUE MISSION 645 N 6TH ST READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 50000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: CLIENT PROGRAMMING JEWISH FEDERATION OF READING PA 1100 BERKSHIRE BOULEVARD WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 76057 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: FOOD BANK,SUPPORTIVE SERVICES JOHN PAUL II CENTER 1092 WELSH ROAD SHILLINGTON PA 19607 501(C)(3) 20400 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: TECHNOLOGY NEEDS LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS 35 SOUTH DWIGHT STREET WEST LAWN PA 19609 501(C)(3) 126235 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: ENGLISH FORWARD; LITERACY TRAINING & ESL; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS 35 SOUTH DWIGHT STREET WEST LAWN PA 19609 501(C)(3) 21000 0 RAPID RESPONSE GRANT: ESL CLASSES MARY'S SHELTER 615 KENHORST BLVD READING PA 19611 501(C)(3) 30000 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: VESS PROGRAM MARY'S SHELTER 615 KENHORST BLVD READING PA 19611 501(C)(3) 93900 0 IMPACT GRANT: HOUSING PROGRAM RENOVATIONS & OPERATING COSTS MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES 501 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 401 READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 80431 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: LEGAL REPRESENTATION FOR BASIC NEEDS MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES 501 WASHINGTON STREET SUITE 401 READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 332420 0 IMPACT GRANT: BERKS COUNTY MEDIATION PREVENTION PROJECT STAFFING NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC 138 S 6TH STREET READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 41202 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: SOUP KITCHEN & FOOD PANTRY NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC 138 S 6TH STREET READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 16550 0 RAPID RESPONSE GRANT: FREEZER & DATABASE MGMT SOFTWARE NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH INC 138 S 6TH STREET READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 33500 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OLIVET BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF READING & BERKS COUNTY 1161 PERSHING BOULEVARD READING PA 19611 501(C)(3) 998167 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OLIVET BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF READING & BERKS COUNTY 1161 PERSHING BOULEVARD READING PA 19611 501(C)(3) 60000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: FOOD DISTRIBUTION; READY SET READ SUMMER LEARNING GRANT: SUMMER READING PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY HOUSE 430 NORTH SECOND STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 223480 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CHILD CARE, SHELTER PROGRAM OPPORTUNITY HOUSE 430 NORTH SECOND STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 60000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: STAFFING COSTS OPPORTUNITY HOUSE 430 NORTH SECOND STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 146161 0 IMPACT GRANT: LEARNING CENTER CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PENN STATE HEALTH - ST JOSEPH'S 2500 BERNVILLE RD BERN TOWNSHIP PA 19605 501(C)(3) 25000 0 ONE TIME GRANT: VEGGIE RX & HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS PENNSYLVANIA ADULT AND TEEN CHALLENGE 33 TEEN CHALLENGE ROAD REHRERSBURG PA 19550 501(C)(3) 16000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: TECHNOLOGY NEEDS PROSPECTUS BERCO 840 WILLIAM LANE READING PA 19604 501(C)(3) 50000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: PPE; STAFFING COSTS READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 10 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 1706 READING PA 19603 78444 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: ESL LANGUAGE CLASSES READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE 10 SOUTH SECOND STREET PO BOX 1706 READING PA 19603 10154 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: TECHNOLOGY NEEDS READING HOSPITALTOWER HEALTH 420 S 5TH AVENUE WEST READING PA 19611 501(C)(3) 55672 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: PRIMARY CARE/MENTAL HEALTH INTEGRATION READING HOSPITALTOWER HEALTH 420 S 5TH AVENUE WEST READING PA 19611 501(C)(3) 320694 0 IMPACT GRANT: STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM STAFFING READING PUBLIC LIBRARY 100 SOUTH FIFTH STREET READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 55000 0 READY SET READ SUMMER LEARNING GRANT: EARLY LITERACY; SUMMER READING PROGRAM READING SCHOOL DISTRICT 800 WASHINGTON STREET READING PA 19601 10000 0 READY SET READ SUMMER LEARNING GRANTS: SUMMER GRANT PROGRAMS SAFE BERKS 255 CHESTNUT ST READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 204759 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CRISIS SERVICES; COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: STAFFING COSTS; RESIDENT NEEDS; ONE-TIME GRANT: EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT SALVATION ARMY SERVICE EXTENSION UNITS 701 BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19123 501(C)(3) 48666 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: COMMUNITY WELFARE SALVATION ARMY SERVICE EXTENSION UNITS 701 BROAD STREET PHILADELPHIA PA 19123 501(C)(3) 10000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: STRATEGIC PLANNING PROJECT THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING 1010 CENTRE AVENUE READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 45322 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION THE LGBT CENTER OF GREATER READING 1501 N 13TH STREET READING PA 19604 501(C)(3) 50000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: PROGRAM AND ADMIN SUPPORT THE SALVATION ARMY OF READING PO BOX 1099 READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 268847 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: LEARNING CENTER, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING, FAMILY SERVICES THE SALVATION ARMY OF READING PO BOX 1099 READING PA 19602 501(C)(3) 24000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: FOOD AND ESSENTIAL ITEMS THRESHOLD REHABILITATION SERVICES INC 1000 LANCASTER AVENUE READING PA 19607 501(C)(3) 65642 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: EMPLOYMENT SERVICES TOWER HEALTH AT HOME BERKS 1170 BERKSHIRE BOULEVARD WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 338191 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: SKILLED NURSING & RELATED SERVICES TOWER HEALTH AT HOME BERKS 1170 BERKSHIRE BOULEVARD WYOMISSING PA 19610 501(C)(3) 31200 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: VISITING NURSES PPE UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES 1251 N FRONT STREET READING PA 19601 501(C)(3) 50000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: STAFFING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING UNITED LABOR COUNCIL OF READING & BERKS COUNTY 65 FURNACE STREET ROBESONIA PA 19551 501(C)(3) 105744 0 PROGRAM FUNDING INVESTMENTS UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY 630 JANET AVENUE LANCASTER PA 17601 501(C)(3) 65000 0 SUBCONTRACTED GRANTS: 211 CALL CENTER UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY 630 JANET AVENUE LANCASTER PA 17601 501(C)(3) 120000 0 IMPACT GRANT: PA 211 EAST CALL CENTER STAFFING UNITED WAY OF PENNSYLVANIA 20 ERFORD ROAD SUITE 215 LEMOYNE PA 17043 501(C)(3) 25000 0 ONE-TIME GRANT: NEW PHONE SYSTEM - PA 211 WESTERN BERKS FREE MEDICAL CLINIC INC 480 BIG SPRING ROAD ROBESONIA PA 19551 501(C)(3) 10000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY 631 WASHINGTON STREET READING PA 19603 501(C)(3) 500132 0 PARTNER AGENCY INVESTMENTS: CHILD CARE/HEALTHY YOUTH, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING, BABY UNIVERSITY YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY 631 WASHINGTON STREET READING PA 19603 501(C)(3) 55000 0 COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT: VIRTUAL LEARNING NEEDS YOCUM INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION 3000 PENN AVE WYOMISSING PA 19609 501(C)(3) 50000 0 SUBCONTRACTED GRANTS: NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES 65 2 PART I, LINE 2: UNITED WAY JUDICIOUSLY DISTRIBUTES DOLLARS DONATED IN SUPPORT OF THE COMMUNITY'S HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES NEEDS, PRIMARILY TO AND THROUGH THE PARTNER AGENCIES. ALSO INCLUDED IS THE DAY-TO-DAY SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO THE PARTNER AGENCIES THROUGH SPECIAL AND ROUTINE AGENCY RELATIONS' ACTIVITIES. IN 2021, WE ALLOCATED FUNDS TO 41 AGENCY PARTNERS, SUPPORTING OVER 80 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. IN TOTAL, MORE THAN 150,000 BERKS COUNTIANS RECEIVED UNITED WAY-FUNDED SERVICES. UNITED WAY CONTINUES ITS EMPHASIS ON COMPLIANCE AND ACCOUNTABILITY PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATION OF UNITED WAY PARTNER PROGRAMS. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 TAMMY L WHITE PRESIDENT 183003 0 0 0 0 0 7921 0 10621 0 201545 0 0 0 X 37 336975 FAIR VALUE 0 1 0 FORM 990, PART III, LINE 2 MACKENZIE SCOTT GIFT AND IMPACT GRANT OPPORTUNITY- IN LATE 2020, UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY RECEIVED NOTICE THAT IT WOULD BE A RECIPIENT OF A $10 MILLION GIFT FROM MACKENZIE SCOTT. AN ADVISORY COMMITTEE OF VOLUNTEERS WAS ENGAGED TO ESTABLISH GUIDELINES FOR THE FUNDS. MACKENZIE SCOTT'S PURPOSE FOR MAKING THE GRANT GROUNDED THE COMMITTEE'S THINKING, AS WELL AS PRIORITIZED OUR APPROACH FOR CREATING SUSTAINABLE, POSITIVE CHANGE FOR THE GOOD OF PEOPLE AND COMMUNITY. THE OUTCOME WAS A FRAMEWORK CONSISTING OF THREE STRATEGIES: CONTINUE SUPPORT OF COVID RESPONSE GRANTS, IMPACT GRANTS AND FOCUSED GRANTS. THE IMPACT GRANT LAUNCHED IN EARLY 2021, AIMED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS/COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND CAPACITY TO SERVE BERKS COUNTY'S MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. SEVEN GRANTS WERE AWARDED TOTALING $1,563,461 TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES SUCH AS FOOD INSECURITY, YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, AND QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. THE GRANTS RANGED FROM $93,000-$450,000. AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE - AS PARENTS CONTINUED RETURNING TO THE WORKFORCE THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC, CHILDCARE IS AND WILL CONTINUE TO BE A GREAT NEED IN THE COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY HAD LONG PROVIDED ANNUAL FUNDING TO THE BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED OF AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE. WHEN THE BCIU DECIDED TO SUNSET THEIR CHILDCARE PROGRAMS IN JUNE 2021, THE PROGRAM FUNDED BY UNITED WAY ENDED AS WELL. A NEW PARTNERSHIP WAS ESTABLISHED WITH THE COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CHILDREN TO SUPPORT FAMILIES IN NEED OF AFFORDABLE CHILDCARE. PRIMARILY TARGETING WORKING FAMILIES, THE PROGRAM HELPS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE HIGH COST OF QUALITY CARE AND A FAMILY'S ABILITY TO PAY. THE PROGRAM ALSO HELPS TO MOVE FAMILIES OFF OF A NORMALLY LONG WAITING LIST OF OTHER SUBSIDY PROGRAMS DELIVERED BY THE PARTNER ORGANIZATION. THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING - THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING (CHOR) HAS BEEN A LONG-TIME UWBC AGENCY PARTNER WITH AN INVESTMENT SUPPORTING THEIR FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION PROGRAM. IN 2021, CHOR SHARED WITH UWBC THAT THIS ORGANIZATION IS IN A STRONG FINANCIAL POSITION. CHOR HAS VALUED THE PARTNERSHIP AND MANY YEARS OF SUPPORT FROM THE UNITED WAY. CHOR MADE THE DECISION TO SUPPORT THE GREATER GOOD OF THE COMMUNITY BY ENDING THEIR AGENCY PARTNER STATUS SO THOSE DOLLARS CAN BE USED TO SUPPORT OTHER COMMUNITY NEEDS. READING HOSPITAL/TOWER HEALTH- READING HOSPITAL/TOWER HEALTH PRIMARY CARE/MENTAL HEALTH INTEGRATION WAS PILOTED IN 2017 WITH THE SUPPORT FROM UWBC ANNUAL INVESTMENT. THIS PROGRAM INTEGRATES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS BY PROVIDING DEPRESSION SCREENINGS, WHICH INCREASES ACCESS TO IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY. INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS RECEIVE SERVICES BY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH STAFF AT THEIR PRIMARY CARE PHYSICIAN OFFICE TO IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION SUCCESSFULLY. BASED ON THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS, TOWER HEALTH SUPPORTED EXPANSION AND IS CONTINUING TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAM. UWBC'S INVESTMENT TO THIS PROGRAM ENDED JUNE 30, 2021. THESE INVESTMENT DOLLARS WERE MOVED TO SUPPORT THE READING HOSPITAL STREET MEDICINE BEGINNING JAN. 1, 2022. THIS PROGRAM RELIES SOLELY ON GRANTS AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT AND PROVIDES HEALTHCARE SERVICES TO ONE OF OUR MOST VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, HOMELESS MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY. LEADERSHIP UNITED PROGRAM - UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY ASSUMED THE MANAGEMENT OF LEADERSHIP BERKS, A PROGRAM WHOSE MISSION IS TO TRAIN AND DEVELOP INDIVIDUALS TO SERVE IN NONPROFIT LEADERSHIP ROLES WITHIN BERKS COUNTY. THE CURRICULUM IS DELIVERED BY BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY LEADERS, ALONG WITH CONTENT EXPERT INSTRUCTORS. THIS IS AN EXPERIENTIAL PROGRAM EXPANDING PERSONAL, PROFESSIONAL AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP SKILLS AND OPPORTUNITIES. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A -- HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, URBAN SCOUTING: SCOUTREACH IS THE HAWK MOUNTAIN COUNCIL'S COMMITMENT TO ENSURING ALL YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN SCOUTING, REGARDLESS OF THEIR CIRCUMSTANCES, NEIGHBORHOOD, CULTURAL OR ETHNIC BACKGROUND. SCOUTREACH IS THE SAME PROGRAM AS SCOUTING IN ANY OTHER AREA BUT IS TYPICALLY AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES AN ADDITIONAL EMPHASIS ON SPECIAL NEEDS OF PARTICIPANTS, SUCH AS PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, FINANCIAL ABILITY, ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY AND CULTURAL AND LANGUAGE DIFFERENCES. UWBC PROVIDED AN INCREASED INVESTMENT TO ASSIST WITH PILOTING THE NEW STEM SCOUTS WITHIN THE CITY OF READING. THIS VALUES-BASED PROGRAM FOCUSES ON SCHOOL SUCCESS AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. STEM SCOUTS EXPANDS BOY SCOUTING OPPORTUNITIES TO GIRLS. SCOUTS SPEND 90 MINUTES PER MEETING WORKING ON SELF-IMPROVEMENT, CRITICAL THINKING, AND HANDS ON EXPERIMENTATION FOCUSING ON TOPICS SUCH AS PHYSICS OF LIGHT, PROPERTIES OF MATTER, MAGNETISM, PROPERTIES OF SOUND, ROBOTICS, ARCHAEOLOGY, AND SPACE. -- OLIVET BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY, COMPREHENSIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR KIDS ATTEND THEIR CLUBS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY AND PARTICIPATE IN MANY ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS THAT ENRICH THEIR LIVES AND HELP MAKE THEM SUCCESSFUL STUDENTS, ATHLETES, AND CITIZENS. MEMBERS AGES 6-12 PARTICIPATE FROM 2:30-6 P.M. MEMBERS 13 AND OLDER UTILIZE THE CLUBS FROM 6-9 P.M. THESE PROGRAMS INCLUDE TUTORING, ARTS AND CRAFTS, SPORTS AND RECREATION, COMPUTER AND TECHNOLOGY, LEADERSHIP AND CHARACTER BUILDING, COLLEGE ACCESS AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT, AND VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS. EDUCATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. -- COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS (CIS), INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORT: THE CIS MODEL OF INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORT OPERATES THROUGH THE COORDINATION AND DELIVERY OF SCHOOL-WIDE SUPPORTS, GROUP-LEVEL SUPPORTS, AND INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTS FOCUSING ON IMPROVING ATTENDANCE, BEHAVIOR, AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE. AT THE READING INTERMEDIATE HIGH SCHOOL, CIS IS WORKING TO ESTABLISH AND STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOL DISTRICT STAFF, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. LITERACY - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: STUDENTS IMPROVE MEANING-BASED LITERACY SKILLS. MEANING-BASED SKILLS INCLUDE ORAL LANGUAGE (VOCABULARY AND WORD KNOWLEDGE), TEXT CHARACTERISTICS, UNDERSTANDING OF PURPOSE, INTEREST, MOTIVATION AND RELEVANT BACKGROUND KNOWLEDGE. READY.SET.READ! THIRD GRADE READING PROFICIENCY IS A KEY INDICATOR OF FUTURE SUCCESS, YET RECENT PSSA SCORES SHOW THAT A HIGH PERCENT OF THIRD GRADERS IN BERKS COUNTY FALL SHORT OF BEING PROFICIENT. LAUNCHING IN 2012, READY.SET.READ! (RSR) IS A COLLABORATION AMONG UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY, THE EDUCATIONAL AND BUSINESS COMMUNITIES, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TO IMPROVE READING PROFICIENCY FOR STUDENTS BY THE END OF THIRD GRADE. THE COLLECTIVE WORK FOCUSES ON FOUR KEY STRATEGIES: IMPLEMENT SCHOOL-READINESS ACTIVITIES FOR PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN TO SUPPORT LANGUAGE AND PRE-LITERACY DEVELOPMENT IN YOUNG CHILDREN, CONNECT TUTORS WITH EARLY GRADE STUDENTS NEEDING SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTION, ENGAGE PARENTS TO PROMOTE LITERACY AND MOBILIZE THE COMMUNITY AROUND THIS WORK. RSR 2021 PROGRAM OVERVIEW: - HISTORICALLY, STAR READERS HAS PROVIDED TUTORING TO 35 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS IN 14 SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND SERVED OVER 300 STUDENTS IN FIRST AND SECOND GRADE. THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR WAS CHALLENGING DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC WHICH TEMPORARILY PUT A PAUSE TO FACE TO FACE TUTORING IN ALL SCHOOLS. VELLO, A VIRTUAL METHOD OF TUTORING, WAS INTRODUCED TO ALL PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND ONLY ONE DISTRICT VOLUNTEERED TO RUN VIRTUAL TUTORING IN THEIR SCHOOL. THERE WAS A TOTAL OF 13 SECOND GRADE STUDENTS FROM SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT WHO RECEIVED TUTORING IN THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR. - GROWING READERS: LATINO-OWNED CHILDCARE CENTERS IN THE CITY OF READING RECEIVE COACHING AND MENTORING SERVICES ALONG WITH CURRICULUM SUPPORT TO ENHANCE LITERACY DEVELOPMENT FOR THEIR STUDENTS. GROWING READERS ALSO OFFERS A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM TO ASSIST CHILDCARE TEACHERS IN OBTAINING THEIR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CREDENTIAL (CDA) THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. IN 2021, 6 CANDIDATES COMPLETED THE EDUCATION PORTION OF THE PROGRAM WITH 5 CDAS EARNED. UWBC WORKED WITH CANDIDATES FROM 3 CENTERS. COACHING AND MODELING WAS DELIVERED IN 2 CENTERS (LITTLE GENIUS DAY CARE AND DARILYN'S DAY CARE). TRAINING WAS SLOW GOING DUE TO CONTINUED PANDEMIC RESTRICTIONS, PROTOCOLS, FAMILY/STAFF EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 AND CENTER CLOSURES. THERE WERE 75 CHILDREN SERVED FOR GROWING READERS, RESULTING FROM PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF THE TEACHERS. - REACH OUT AND READ INCORPORATES EARLY LITERACY INTO PEDIATRIC PRACTICES, PROVIDING PARENTS TOOLS TO HELP PREPARE THEIR CHILDREN TO LEARN AND READ. A TOTAL OF 740 BOOKS WERE DISTRIBUTED TO PARTNER PEDIATRIC PRACTICES TO CHILDREN, AGES BIRTH THROUGH FIVE YEARS OLD, AT THEIR ANNUAL CHECKUP. - SUMMER LEARNING GRANTS 2021: THIS COMPETITIVE GRANT WAS OPENED TO RSR PARTNER SCHOOLS, SUMMER LEARNING COALITION MEMBERS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SERVING BERKS COUNTY TITLE 1 STUDENTS. THE GRANT WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE UP TO $5,000 IN SUPPORT OF SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMMING UP TO AND INCLUDING 3RD GRADERS IN 2021. TEN SUMMER PROGRAMS RECEIVED GRANTS FOR $5,000 TOTALING $50,000. - BOOKS FOR BIKES IS A SUMMER READING PROGRAM FACILITATED BY UWBC IN THE OAKBROOK HOMES COMMUNITY OF READING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, CUSTOMERS BANK, READING HOUSING AUTHORITY, READING SCHOOL DISTRICT, ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY, AND YMCA READING BRANCH. IN ITS SIXTH YEAR, OVER 200 CHILDREN SPENT AN AVERAGE OF 78 HOURS EACH ENGAGED IN LITERACY ACTIVITIES OVER A 4-10 WEEK PERIOD (PROGRAMS DIFFERED IN LENGTH) IN SUMMER 2021. OF THESE CHILDREN, 195 RECEIVED NEW BIKES AND HELMETS, COURTESY OF CUSTOMERS BANK, FOR ATTAINING AT LEAST 75% PARTICIPATION RATE IN THE BOOKS FOR BIKES PROGRAM. - YOCUM INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION RECEIVED A $25,000 INVESTMENT FROM UWBC TO THE SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES, A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM OF STORYTELLING AND CREATIVE DRAMA THAT IS CURRICULUM-BASED AND DEVELOPS CHILDREN'S CRITICAL AND CULTURAL LITERACY, VOCABULARY, WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. IT IS RECOGNIZED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S OFFICE OF IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION AS AN EFFECTIVE MODEL FOR INTEGRATING THE ARTS WITH STANDARDS-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS. YOCUM DELIVERED THEIR WEEKLY PROGRAM VIRTUALLY TO ONE 3RD GRADE CLASSROOM AT 16TH & HAAK IN READING SCHOOL DISTRICT FEBRUARY THROUGH MAY 2021. TWELVE CHILDREN WERE ABLE TO PARTICIPATE. - READING PUBLIC LIBRARY (RPL) RECEIVED A $25,000 INVESTMENT TO CONTINUE TO SUPPORT FAMILY LITERACY WITH A DEDICATED BILINGUAL FAMILY LITERACY OUTREACH WORKER WHO PROVIDED LIBRARY PROGRAMS OUTSIDE THE WALLS TO CHILDCARE CENTERS, PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, AND AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC, MANY OF THE FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAM MOVED VIRTUAL FOR MUCH OF THE YEAR. THE LIBRARY CREATED "GO PACKS" FOR FAMILIES WHICH INCLUDED AN ACTIVITY, CRAFT, OR STEM EXPERIMENT ALONG WITH AN AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOK. VIRTUAL LIBRARY TOURS, STORY TIMES, AND PARENTING CLASSES ROUNDED OUT THE LITERACY COMPONENT. IN-PERSON OUTREACH DID RESUME IN 2021 WITH VISITS TO CHILDCARE CENTERS AND PARTNER AGENCIES AS THEY BEGAN TO WELCOME BACK VISITORS. THROUGH ALL OUTREACH EFFORTS, IN-PERSON AND VIRTUAL, OVER 15,000 INDIVIDUALS WERE SERVED. FINANCIAL STABILITY UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO EFFORTS THAT HELP INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES ACCESS STABLE HOUSING, GAIN JOB SKILLS AND BUILD FINANCIAL LITERACY SO THEY HAVE INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES TO ACHIEVE LONG-TERM FINANCIAL STABILITY, BENEFITTING 1,180 BERKS RESIDENTS IN 2021. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH FUNDING PROGRAMS WITH OUR AGENCY PARTNERS, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING SPECIAL GRANTS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, HELPING PEOPLE TO ATTAIN FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE IN DIFFERENT WAYS. THESE SERVICES ARE VITAL AS WE CONTINUE TO RECOVER FROM COVID-19 AND ASSIST PEOPLE REGAIN EMPLOYMENT. AFFORDABLE HOUSING - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING. -- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BERKS COUNTY, INC., HOME CONSTRUCTION/RENOVATION FOR LOW INCOME FAMILIES: HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BUILDS, RENOVATES, AND REPAIRS HOME USING VOLUNTEER LABOR AND DONATIONS TO PROVIDE SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES. RECIPIENTS OF HOMES INVEST THEIR OWN LABOR, CALLED "SWEAT EQUITY", INTO THE BUILDING/RENOVATION, AND PURCHASE THE HOME THROUGH AN AFFORDABLE FINANCING PROGRAM. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO TRANSITIONAL OR PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING. -- THE SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING: SUPPORTIVE HOUSING PROGRAM OFFERS PERMANENT HOUSING TO CHRONICALLY HOMELESS AND DISABLED ADULTS AND FAMILIES. THE PROGRAM INCLUDES RENTAL ASSISTANCE, LANDLORD RELATIONS, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, MONITORING OF BOTH FISCAL (BUDGET) AND PHYSICAL/MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, CONNECTION WITH THE SALVATION ARMY'S FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM, AND OTHER COMMUNITY PROGRAMS. SKILLED CASEWORKERS DEVELOP AND MONITOR A 12-POINT ENCOURAGEMENT PLAN FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY. -- YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING: INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS IN BERKS COUNTY HAVE A SAFE AND SECURE PLACE TO STAY. THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAMS PROVIDE INTENSIVE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES AND SUPPORTIVE RESOURCE CONNECTIONS IN AN EFFORT TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE THE ROOT CAUSES OF HOMELESSNESS, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY, MENTAL HEALTH, AND OTHER SOCIAL SERVICE NEEDS. EMPLOYMENT/JOB SKILLS - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS PARTICIPATE IN JOB PREPAREDNESS AND SOFT SKILLS TRAINING, AND RECEIVE SUPPORT TO BETTER CONNECT THEM WITH, AND HELP MAINTAIN, EMPLOYMENT. -- THRESHOLD REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC., BERKS PERSONNEL NETWORK: PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND EMPOWER PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT IN THE COMMUNITY. THE SERVICES ARE INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED TO MEET EACH PERSON'S AREAS OF NEED. ACTIVITIES MAY INCLUDE CAREER EXPLORATION, RESUME AND EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION SUPPORT, JOB INTERVIEW SUPPORT, ADVOCACY, TRANSPORTATION TRAINING, JOB DEVELOPMENT AND PLACEMENT, ON-THE-JOB TRAINING, SERVICE COORDINATION, AND FOLLOW-UP SUPPORT. -- BERKS CONNECTIONS PRETRIAL SERVICES, PRISONER REENTRY SERVICES: INMATES AT THE BERKS COUNTY JAIL ARE ASSESSED UTILIZING A NATIONALLY-VALIDATED RISK-NEEDS TOOL AND SCREENED FOR POST-RELEASE NEEDS. INMATES WHO QUALIFY ARE TRANSFERRED TO THE BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY REENTRY CENTER (CRC). ALL RESIDENTS ARE ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER AND RECEIVE AN INDIVIDUALIZED TRANSITION PLAN. SECURING STABLE, SUSTAINABLE EMPLOYMENT IS A GOAL THAT BCPS SPENDS THE MOST TIME WORKING ON WITH CLIENTS POST-RELEASE. REENTRANTS REVIEW LESSONS LEARNED FROM EMPLOYMENT GROUPS AT THE CRC AND ARE PROVIDED WITH ONGOING COACHING AND SUPPORT TO AID IN OBTAINING AND MAINTAINING EMPLOYMENT. CLIENTS RECEIVE DIRECT ASSISTANCE THROUGH JOB LEADS, INTERVIEWING SKILLS PRACTICE, RESUME UPDATES AND SUPPORT UTILIZING THE COMPUTER BASED LEARNING CENTER (CBLC) FOR COMPLETING APPLICATIONS, AND CHECKING EMAIL FOR CORRESPONDENCE FROM POTENTIAL EMPLOYERS. - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS IMPROVE LITERACY AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS. -- LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS, LITERACY TRAINING AND ESL: ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING MATCHES ADULTS WITH A TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTOR TO WORK ON THE BASIC SKILLS NEEDED TO GET OR RETAIN A JOB, OR ENTER POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION. ESL CLASSES AND ENGLISH-LANGUAGE CIVICS CLASS ARE CONDUCTED WEEKLY, RANGING FROM THE BEGINNING LEVEL TO HIGH ADVANCED LEVEL. CLASSES HELP ADULTS LEARN TO SPEAK, READ AND WRITE ENGLISH, AND PREPARE THEM FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS. THEY ALSO OFFER CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION CLASSES, A WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM, HIGH SCHOOL EQUIVALENCY CERTIFICATION CLASSES, AND MORE. -- LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS, ENGLISH FORWARD: INCREASES ACCESS TO ESL CLASSES IN BERKS COUNTY AND IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF ESL INSTRUCTION IN ADULT CLASSROOMS THROUGH INSTRUCTOR TRAINING AND SUPPORT, CLASSROOM RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. ONCE INSTRUCTORS COMPLETE THE 11-HOUR INSTRUCTOR TRAINING, THEY CAN BEGIN THEIR OWN ESL PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL PROVIDES CONTINUED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INSTRUCTORS TO ENSURE THE QUALITY OF ADULT INSTRUCTION ACROSS ALL ESL PROGRAMS. -- READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE, BILINGUAL ESL PROGRAM : SINCE 2008, UNITED WAY HAS PROVIDED A YEARLY GRANT TO READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE TO OFFER ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) CLASSES FOR PEOPLE WITH THE MOST BASIC ENGLISH LANGUAGE SKILLS, OR NONE AT ALL, AND PROVIDE THEM WITH A MORE FLEXIBLE AND CUSTOMIZED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. IN 2021, 136 PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. PERSONAL FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP BASIC FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT SKILLS. -- BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS, HOMELESS PREVENTION -- BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE, INC., BASIC NEEDS -- FRIEND, INC. COMMUNITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTIONS -- GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE, ADVOCACY & SUPPORT GROUPS -- HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BERKS COUNTY, HOME OWNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES -- THE SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING FINANCIAL STABILITY CASE MANAGEMENT - INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. -- BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS, HOMELESS PREVENTION -- BERKS CONNECTIONS PRETRIAL SERVICES, PRISONER REENTRY SERVICES -- LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS, LITERACY TRAINING AND ESL -- THE SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, PERMANENT SUPPORTIVE HOUSING -- YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY, TRANSITIONAL HOUSING HEALTH FOCUS AREA HEALTH IMPACTS EVERY ASPECT OF A PERSON'S LIFE. GOOD HEALTH ALLOWS CHILDREN TO LEARN BETTER AND ADULTS TO LIVE MORE PRODUCTIVE, FULLER LIVES. THROUGH FUNDING PROGRAMS WITH OUR AGENCY PARTNERS AND OUR INVOLVEMENT IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS, UWBC IS CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR OPTIMAL HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE. PROGRAMS UNITED WAY SUPPORTS ADDRESS BOTH THE PREVENTIVE ASPECT OF PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING INTERVENTIONAL NEEDS AND IMPACTED 13,000 BERKS RESIDENTS IN 2021. MENTAL HEALTH - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PROBLEMS RECEIVE SERVICES THAT IMPROVE THEIR ABILITY TO FUNCTION. -- FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER, COUNSELING: ASSISTS PERSONS IN IMPROVING THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE, QUALITY COUNSELING SERVICES. THEY UTILIZE QUALIFIED, CREDENTIALED, COMPETENT STAFF TRAINED IN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE APPROACHES. -- GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE, ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT GROUPS: ASSIST INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS ADULTS, WITH MENTAL ILLNESS TO DEVELOP STRATEGIES AND ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE SERVICES THEY NEED. -- READING HOSPITAL/TOWER HEALTH, PRIMARY CARE/MENTAL HEALTH INTEGRATION: THIS PROGRAM INTEGRATES BEHAVIORAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE SETTINGS, WHICH WILL INCREASE ACCESS AND IMPROVE EARLY DETECTION, TREATMENT, AND RECOVERY. -- SAFEBERKS, COUNSELING: SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO VICTIMS AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT, AS WELL AS FOR THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, AND "SIGNIFICANT OTHERS." SERVICES INCLUDE SAFETY PLANNING, GOAL-SETTING, OPTIONS COUNSELING, EDUCATION, AND REFERRALS TO ADDITIONAL SAFEBERKS AND COMMUNITY RESOURCES. HEALTH AND WELLNESS - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE ADVOCACY AND PREVENTATIVE AND MANAGED CARE FOR CHRONIC DISEASES AND HEALTH CONDITIONS. -- BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS: SINCE ITS INCEPTION, BAMS HAS PROVIDED CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS OVER AGE 60. A CASE MANAGER ASSESSES CLIENT'S NEEDS AND GUIDES THE FAMILY OR INDIVIDUAL TO SERVICES THAT ARE AVAILABLE, MAKING UNIQUE RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON THE SITUATION. - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS DEVELOP AND PRACTICE ACTIVE LIFESTYLES. -- EASTERSEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, THERAPEUTIC RECREATION: SEVERAL THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR THAT PROVIDE SOCIAL, FITNESS, COMMUNITY, LIFE SKILLS, AND OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FRIDAY EVENINGS, SATURDAYS, AND ALL WEEK LONG DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. IN ADDITION, THERE ARE A NUMBER OF EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN COMMUNITY-BASED SETTINGS. - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO HIGH-QUALITY, PATIENT-CENTERED HEALTH CARE. -- TOWER HEALTH AT HOME BERKS, SKILLED NURSING AND RELATED SERVICES: PATIENTS ARE REFERRED TO THIS PROGRAM BECAUSE THEY HAVE A MEDICAL CONDITION THAT MAY BE TREATED EFFECTIVELY IN THEIR HOME, RATHER THAN A HOSPITAL OR NURSING HOME SETTING. AS MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY HAS IMPROVED, MANY TREATMENTS AND RECOVERY SURGICAL PROCEDURES NOW TAKE PLACE IN THE HOME RATHER THAN IN HOSPITALS, NURSING HOMES, OR REHABILITATION FACILITIES. NURSES ESTABLISH A PLAN OF CARE THAT INCLUDES A VISIT-FREQUENCY PLAN AND OUTLINES THE TYPES OF CARE NEEDED. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOODS TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH. -- BERKS ENCORE, MEALS ON WHEELS: HOME-BOUND, ISOLATED SENIORS AGED 60+ AND HOME-BOUND DISABLED ADULTS UNDER THE AGE OF 60 RECEIVE A HOT, HOME-DELIVERED MEAL, FIVE DAYS A WEEK. THIS HOME DELIVERED MEAL SERVICE ENABLES THE HOME-BOUND SENIOR TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY AS LONG AS POSSIBLE AND RELIEVES THE ISOLATION AND LONELINESS THEY EXPERIENCE. SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND INDEPENDENT LIVING - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE EARLY ASSESSMENT AND INTERVENTION SERVICES. -- BERKS ENCORE, MEALS ON WHEELS - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS MAINTAIN INDEPENDENT LIVING IN THEIR RESIDENCE. -- EASTERSEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, OUTPATIENT THERAPY: AT THEIR CENTER IN READING, EASTERSEALS OFFERS PHYSICAL, OCCUPATIONAL AND SPEECH THERAPIES TO HELP CHILDREN OF ALL AGES DEVELOP NEW SKILLS AND IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL LEVEL OF FUNCTIONING. -- EASTERSEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, PEDIATRIC CLINICS: SPECIALTY MEDICAL CLINICS BRING THE SERVICES OF TOP-QUALITY MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SPECIALISTS TO BERKS COUNTY TO WORK WITH CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX MEDICAL NEEDS. EASTERSEALS PROVIDE SPECIALTY PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY, ORTHOPEDIC, ORTHOTIC, AND FEEDING CLINICS ALL UNDER ONE ROOF. CLINIC SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO CHARGE TO THE FAMILIES. HEALTH CASE MANAGEMENT - INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. -- BERKS TEENS MATTER (MANAGED BY CO-COUNTY WELLNESS SERVICES): UNITED WAY IS A FOUNDING PARTNER AND FUNDER IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BERKS TEENS MATTER, A NEW TEEN PREGNANCY PREVENTION INITIATIVE MANAGED BY CO-COUNTY WELLNESS SERVICES, TO MEASURABLY DECREASE TEEN PREGNANCY RATES THROUGHOUT BERKS COUNTY. -- BERKS ENCORE, MEALS ON WHEELS -- CO-COUNTY WELLNESS SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS -- EASTERSEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, OUTPATIENT THERAPY SERVICES -- EASTERSEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA, PEDIATRIC CLINICS -- SAFE BERKS, COUNSELING COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER: TO ASSIST IN MAKING HEALTH CARE EASIER TO OBTAIN FOR BERKS COUNTY RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNINSURED OR UNDERINSURED, UNITED WAY PARTNERED WITH LOCAL HOSPITALS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH THE BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER (BCHC), WHICH OPERATES OUR COMMUNITY'S TWO FEDERALLY QUALIFIED HEALTH CENTERS AND PROVIDES QUALITY, PRIMARY HEALTH CARE FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN, REGARDLESS OF ABILITY TO PAY. UNITED WAY'S ROLE IN THIS EFFORT INCLUDES PROVIDING STAFF TO SERVE ON THE ADVISORY COUNCIL TO THE BOARD, BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO IDENTIFY POTENTIAL CLIENTS, AND ASSISTING WITH MARKETING AND AWARENESS FOR THE CENTER. UWBC INVESTED $25,000 IN PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH FOR VEGGIE RX PROGRAM: WITH MORE FAST FOOD AND CORNER STORES THAN GROCERY OR MARKET OPTIONS, THE CITY OF READING IS CONSIDERED A "FOOD DESERT." IN A 2014 READING FOOD NEEDS ASSESSMENT, RESPONDENTS LISTED AFFORDABILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY AS BARRIERS AND 62 PERCENT CONSUMED VEGETABLES AND FRUIT LESS THAN FOUR TIMES A WEEK. RESULTS FROM TWO RECENT COMMUNITY HEALTH NEEDS ASSESSMENTS FOR BERKS COUNTY PRIORITIZE OBESITY AND CHRONIC ILLNESS AS AREAS OF GREATEST NEED. OVER 20 PERCENT OF ADULTS SUFFER FROM DIABETES, NEARLY 40 PERCENT HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, AND 35 PERCENT ARE CONSIDERED OBESE. (HTTP://WWW.THEFUTUREOFHEALTHCARE.ORG/ASSETS/COMMUNITY-HEALTH-NEEDS-ASSE SMENT.PDF). IN RESPONSE TO THESE COMMUNITY NEEDS, PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH IMPLEMENTED A PREVENTATIVE HEALTHCARE PROGRAM IN WHICH PHYSICIANS AT THEIR DOWNTOWN READING CAMPUS PRESCRIBE VOUCHERS FOR DISCOUNTED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES TO PATIENTS AT-RISK FOR, OR CURRENTLY FACING, FOOD INSECURITY AND/OR DIET-RELATED CHRONIC ILLNESSES. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITHIN THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND ADAPTING THE NATIONALLY USED, EVIDENCE-BASED VEGGIE RX MODEL, PATIENTS REDEEM VOUCHERS AT PARTICIPATING FARMER'S MARKETS, GROCERY STORES, AND BODEGAS. AUGMENTED WITH COOKING DEMONSTRATIONS AND NUTRITION EDUCATION, THIS PROGRAM IS CLOSELY MONITORED TO TRACK KEY PATIENT HEALTH INDICATORS, WHICH EVALUATE PROGRESS AND OVERALL PROGRAM EFFECTIVENESS. SINGLECARE DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION DRUG PROGRAM UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY HAS JOINED WITH 1,000 UNITED WAYS ACROSS THE NATION IN LOWERING THE COSTS OF PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION THROUGH ADMINISTERING SINGLECARE (PREVIOULSY FAMILYWIZE) PROGRAM. THE SINGLECARE DISCOUNT PRESCRIPTION CARD IS AVAILABLE FREE-OF-CHARGE TO ANYONE WHO NEEDS ASSISTANCE IN PAYING FOR PRESCRIPTIONS NOT COVERED BY AN INSURANCE PLAN. IN 2021, INDIVIDUALS WERE ASSISTED WITH A PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNT UTILIZING SINGLECARE, REPRESENTING $135,863 IN SAVINGS FOR PEOPLE ACROSS THE COUNTY. SAFETY-NET SERVICES PART OF UNITED WAY'S MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT THE BASIC NECESSITIES OF LIFE ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NEED. UNITED WAY'S PARTNERSHIPS AND FUNDED PROGRAMS PROVIDE A CRUCIAL SAFETY NET FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO QUICKLY ACCESS HELP AND RECEIVE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT TO HELP THEM HAVE A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE, BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE. MANY OF OUR FUNDED PROGRAMS ARE ALSO TAKING AN ADDED APPROACH TO PROVIDING EMERGENCY SERVICES THAT SIMPLY TAKE CARE OF THE CRISIS AT HAND FOR THEIR CLIENTS; PROGRAMS ARE NOW STARTING TO HELP ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES OF WHY A CLIENT NEEDS SAFETY NET SERVICES, TO HOPEFULLY AVOID THE CLIENT REQUIRING THESE TYPES OF SERVICES IN THE FUTURE. FAMILIES NEEDING CONTINUED SUPPORT WITH BASIC NEEDS IN 2021 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE FOLLOWING PROGRAMS SUPPORTED OVER 100,000 RESIDENTS IN BERKS COUNTY IN 2021. BASIC NEEDS - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS IN CRISIS HAVE THEIR BASIC NEEDS MET. -- AMERICAN RED CROSS TRI-COUNTY CHAPTER, DISASTER SERVICES: DISASTER CYCLE SERVICES PROVIDES IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BERKS COUNTY WHO HAVE BEEN AFFECTED BY NATURAL OR MAN-MADE DISASTERS. TRAINED RED CROSS VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF RESPOND TO DISASTER SITUATIONS AND PROVIDE FOR THE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY NEEDS OF SHELTER, FOOD, AND CLOTHING. ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING LOST MEDICATIONS AND EYEGLASSES IS ALSO PROVIDED. RED CROSS STAFF CONTINUES TO WORK LONGER TERM WITH CLIENTS THAT NEED HELP WITH RENT OR BEDDING OR REFERRALS FOR HOUSEHOLD FURNISHINGS. IN LARGER DISASTER SITUATIONS, THE RED CROSS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MASS CARE SHELTERING AND FEEDING OF DISPLACED RESIDENTS. RED CROSS ALSO PROVIDES MASS CARE FEEDINGS FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE PERSONNEL ON THE SCENE OF A DISASTER. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED IN RED CROSS DISASTER SERVICES. -- BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS (BCEH), HOMELESS PREVENTION: EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) PROGRAM PROVIDES FUNDING FOR RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE. IF A CLIENT IS UNABLE TO PAY THEIR PORTION OF THE BILL, A REQUEST IS MADE TO BCEH FOR UNITED WAY ASSISTANCE. THIS ALLOWS BCEH TO MAKE SURE THE ASSISTANCE GETS TO THE NEEDIEST, IN THE FASTEST AMOUNT OF TIME. A CHECK IS MADE OUT TO THE LANDLORD OR UTILITY COMPANY AFTER THE ESG CASE MANAGER HAS DETERMINED THE CLIENT NEED FOR AN OUTSIDE SOURCE OF MATCHING FUNDS. -- FAMILY PROMISE OF BERKS COUNTY, INC., U-TURN PROGRAM: SERVES UNACCOMPANIED, HOMELESS AND AT-RISK YOUTH AND PROVIDES ADVOCACY, CASE MANAGEMENT, SHELTER, AND PERMANENT HOUSING. THE DROP-IN CENTER OFFERS YOUTH A SAFE, HOME-LIKE PLACE TO SHOWER, COOK, DO LAUNDRY, ACCESS TO DEDICATED STAFF, COMPUTERS, PEER CONNECTIONS, RECEIVE NUTRITIOUS SNACKS, MEALS, TOILETRIES, AND MORE. IN 2021, 40 YOUTHS WERE PROVIDED SHELTER OR PREVENTED FROM EXPERIENCING AN EPISODE OF HOMELESSNESS. -- HELPING HARVEST, ACCESS TO FOOD: THE WEEKENDER PROGRAM WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP NOURISH LOW-INCOME, AT-RISK, ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS OVER THE WEEKEND A TIME WHEN THEY MAY OTHERWISE GO WITHOUT PROPER NOURISHMENT. CHILDHOOD POVERTY, AND AS A RESULT HUNGER, ARE UNFORTUNATELY GROWING PROBLEMS IN BERKS COUNTY. ACCORDING TO THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, FOOD AND NUTRITION DIVISION, APPROXIMATELY 50% OF BERKS COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS QUALIFY FOR FREE OR REDUCED LUNCHES; MEANING, THEIR FAMILY IS LIVING IN, OR CLOSE TO, POVERTY. -- JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, SUPPORTIVE SERVICES: SUPPORTIVE SERVICES PROGRAM HELPS CLIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES FACE VARIOUS CHALLENGES INCLUDING HEALTH, AGING, INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS, TRANSPORTATION, AND FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES. CLIENTS ARE EITHER SELF-REFERRED OR REFERRED TO BY NEIGHBORS, FAMILY MEMBERS, CLERGY, PROFESSIONALS IN THE COMMUNITY, AND THROUGH HOSPITAL OUTREACH VISITS. EACH CLIENT IS EVALUATED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE LEVEL OF SERVICE. -- JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE, FOOD PANTRY: TWO FOOD PANTRIES ARE OFFERED EACH MONTH. ONE IS HELD AT ANOTHER UWBC PARTNER, OLIVET'S PENDORA PARK LOCATION. THE SECOND IS HELD AT THE SEVENTH DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH IN HAMPDEN HEIGHTS. IN 2021, 2,875 PEOPLE WERE SERVED WITH THIS PROGRAM RECEIVING THE MOST BASIC NEED OF FOOD. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A -- MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES , LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO SECURE BASIC NEEDS: LOW-INCOME CLIENTS RECEIVE LEGAL COUNSEL AND ADVICE REGARDING THEIR PARTICULAR LEGAL SITUATION THROUGH MIDPENN'S READING OFFICE. MIDPENN WORKS WITH SAFEBERKS TO ENSURE THAT ALL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS HAVE ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM. THEY ARE A MEMBER OF BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS (BCEH), AND THROUGH THIS PARTNERSHIP, MIDPENN MAKES AND ACCEPTS REFERRALS ON BEHALF OF INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUIRE THEIR LEGAL SERVICES. -- NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH (NJCO) FOOD ACCESS PROGRAMS INCLUDE SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY SERVICES THAT FOCUS ON THE IMMEDIATE AND LONG-TERM HEALTH IMPLICATIONS OF RECEIVING A NUTRITIOUS DAILY MEAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERIES. NJCO IS THE LARGEST SOUP KITCHEN IN DOWNTOWN READING. NJCO CONTINUED TO SEE AN INCREASE IN NEED DUE TO COVID-19. PROGRAM DELIVERY CONTINUES WITH PRE-PACKAGING AND PROVIDING OUTDOOR GRAB AND GO MEALS; THEY SERVED ON AVERAGE 150-200 LUNCHES PER DAY AND THE WEEKLY FOOD PANTRY SERVES 100 - 130 HOUSEHOLDS EACH WEEK. -- OPPORTUNITY HOUSE, EMERGENCY SHELTER: PROVIDES EMERGENCY SHELTER HOUSING TO HOMELESS CHILDREN, WOMEN AND MEN, AS WELL AS, ON-SITE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES, AND CHILDCARE. BERKS COUNSELING SERVICES PROVIDES ON-SITE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH COUNSELING AND MEDICAL CARE IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER AT 2ND STREET. -- SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM: ASSIST CLIENTS TO RECEIVE EMERGENCY BASIC NEEDS, INCLUDING MONTHLY FOOD DISTRIBUTIONS, CLOTHING DISTRIBUTIONS, AND THROUGH CASE MANAGEMENT PROVIDED UTILITY ASSISTANCE, PRESCRIPTION DRUG ASSISTANCE, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, EDUCATION ABOUT COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATE REFERRALS. THEY ALSO OFFER A YEAR-ROUND FURNITURE BANK. -- SALVATION ARMY: SERVICE EXTENSION UNITS, COMMUNITY WELFARE: COVERING THE HAMBURG AREA, THEY PROVIDE IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO MEET A SHORT-TERM NEED. AS A SERVICE UNIT, THEY ARE A VOLUNTEER COMMITTEE IN A REGION WHERE THERE IS NO PROFESSIONAL SALVATION ARMY PERSONNEL. EXAMPLES OF SERVICE UNIT EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED INCLUDED GROCERIES, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, FUEL/UTILITIES, MEDICAL/DENTAL/EYE CARE, CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN, TEMPORARY SHELTER, AND SEASONAL ASSISTANCE. - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND/OR SEXUAL ASSAULT ARE ENSURED SAFETY AND SUPPORTIVE SERVICES. -- SAFEBERKS, CRISIS SERVICES: SUPPORTS THE SAFE HOUSE PROGRAM, AN EMERGENCY SHELTER TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT FOR UP TO 60 DAYS. ALL DAILY NECESSITIES OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, IN ADDITION TO SAFETY PLANNING, CASE MANAGEMENT AND CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND SEXUAL ASSAULT COUNSELING, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING, INCLUDING A READY TO READ PROGRAM, NUTRITION PROGRAMS, RECREATIONAL SUPPORTS ARE PROVIDED. CRISIS SERVICES INCLUDE THE EMERGENCY HOTLINE, WITH TEXTING NOW AVAILABLE 24/7/365 IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH. THE RAPID RESPONSE PROGRAM PROVIDES SUPPORT TO VICTIMS SEEKING EMERGENCY PROTECTION OR WHO ARE ACCESSING EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, BASIC CARE, OR RAPE EXAMS AT AREA EMERGENCY ROOMS AND CLINICS. - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS HAVE ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION. -- AMERICAN RED CROSS: BERKS COUNTY CHAPTER, VETERANS TRANSPORTATION: VETERANS RECEIVE SAFE AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE LEBANON VA MEDICAL CENTER TO REACH NECESSARY MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS. -- BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE, BASIC NEEDS (UNDER AGE 60 POPULATION) -- OPPORTUNITY HOUSE, EMERGENCY SHELTER -- SALVATION ARMY: SERVICE EXTENSION UNITS, COMMUNITY WELFARE SAFETY NET CASE MANAGEMENT - COMMUNITY-LEVEL OUTCOME: INDIVIDUALS RECEIVE CASE MANAGEMENT TO IMPROVE THEIR LIVES. -- BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE, BASIC NEEDS (UNDER AGE 60 POPULATION): CASE MANAGER MEETS WITH FAMILIES/INDIVIDUALS TO ASSESS CIRCUMSTANCES AND HELPS PROVIDE SUPPORT DURING A CRISIS SITUATION TO ADDRESS BASIC NEEDS SUCH AS FOOD, HEAT, RENT, PRESCRIPTIONS, AND TRANSPORTATION. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO GUIDE CLIENTS TO OTHER PROGRAMS AND SERVICES, INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR SITUATION. -- CASA OF BERKS COUNTY (COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE PROGRAM): CASA IS A NATIONAL PROGRAM THAT RECRUITS AND TRAINS VOLUNTEERS TO SERVE AS ADVOCATES FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN PLACED IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THERE ARE ON AVERAGE 600 CHILDREN IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM/RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITIES IN BERKS COUNTY. UWBC'S INVESTMENT INCLUDES OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, AS WELL AS, TO CONTINUE TO BUILD PROGRAM CAPACITY. IN 2021, CASA SERVED 110 CHILDREN WITH THE SUPPORT OF 50 VOLUNTEERS. -- CATHOLIC CHARITIES: DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN, CASE MANAGEMENT AND COUNSELING FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES: VETERANS ARE ASSESSED BY A CASE MANAGER TO DETERMINE THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS. A SERVICE PLAN IS CREATED TO IDENTIFY THE GOALS AND ACTION STEPS. THE CASE MANAGER WORKS WITH THE VETERAN TO ACCOMPLISH THESE GOALS, WHICH MAY INCLUDE JOB SEARCH, BUDGET COUNSELING AND GUIDANCE, REFERRAL TO BERKS COUNTY VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION FOR SPECIFIC ASSISTANCE/ENTITLEMENTS, ASSISTANCE WITH APPLICATIONS FOR SUBSIDIZED HOUSING, FOOD STAMPS, AND OTHER LOW-INCOME PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THE VETERAN MAY BE ELIGIBLE. -- CENTRO HISPANO DANIEL TORRES, INC., INFORMATION AND REFERRAL: THE MAJORITY OF CENTRO HISPANO'S CLIENTS ARE EITHER UNEMPLOYED OR UNDEREMPLOYED. THEY ARE SEEKING ASSISTANCE OR SERVICES TO HELP THEM IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THEM AND FOR THEIR FAMILIES. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL, INCLUDES CLIENT/SYSTEM ADVOCACY, TRANSLATION AND INTERPRETATION, AND ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT WITH COMPLETING DOCUMENTATION. CENTRO HISPANO ALSO PROVIDES SUPPORT WITH HELPING CLIENTS APPLY FOR BENEFITS THROUGH THE STATE'S COMPASS SYSTEM. -- CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING (CHOR) FOSTER CARE/ADOPTION PROGRAM PROVIDES A VARIETY OF SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO ARE INVOLVED IN THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM. CHILDREN WHO ARE UNABLE TO REMAIN SAFELY IN THE HOME OF PARENTS/CAREGIVERS REQUIRE TEMPORARY PLACEMENT. WHEN A CHILD ENTERS CHOR'S PROGRAM, THEY ARE ASSIGNED A CASE MANAGER, WHO ENSURES THEIR SAFETY, ADDRESSES PERMANENCY, AND THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. -- FAMILY PROMISE OF BERKS COUNTY, INC., U-TURN HELPS KEEP YOUTH OFF THE STREETS, AND THE PROGRAM'S CASE MANAGER HELPS YOUTH FOCUS ON ACHIEVING EDUCATIONAL, EMPLOYMENT AND HOUSING STABILIZATION GOALS. -- FRIEND, INC. COMMUNITY SERVICES, COMMUNITY RESOURCE CONNECTIONS: SERVING THE KUTZTOWN AREA, CLIENTS ARE REFERRED BY CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, OTHER AGENCIES OR NEIGHBORS. THE CASE MANAGER MEETS WITH THE CLIENT TO DETERMINE WHAT SERVICES ARE NEEDED AND WHAT THE CLIENT QUALIFIES FOR. IF THERE IS AN IMMEDIATE CRISIS, THE CASE MANAGER WILL WORK WITH THE CLIENT TO ADDRESS THE ISSUE. IT COULD INCLUDE EMERGENCY FOOD, ASSISTANCE WITH RENT, HEAT AND ELECTRIC. THE CLIENT IS REFERRED TO OTHER AGENCIES AND/OR CONNECTED TO OTHER SERVICES DEPENDING ON THEIR NEEDS. COMMUNITY COLLABORATION 211 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL THE 211 SERVICE PROVIDES PEOPLE WITH INFORMATION ABOUT ESSENTIAL HUMAN SERVICES. WHEN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC BEGAN IN MARCH 2020, 211 SAW SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN CALLS TOP NEEDS RELATED TO FOOD AND HOUSING/UTILITY ASSISTANCE. FAMILIES WERE ABLE TO IDENTIFY VIRTUAL LEARNING SUPPORTS. 211 CAN ASSIST FAMILIES WITH LOCATING CHILD CARE, FINDING QUALITY CARE FOR AGING PARENTS, OR JOB TRAINING PROGRAMS. 211 CENTERS ARE STAFFED BY TRAINED SPECIALISTS WHO ASSESS THE CALLERS' NEEDS AND REFER THEM TO THE HELP THEY SEEK. IN ADDITION, THE CALL CENTER SPECIALISTS, SEVERAL POSSESSING BILINGUAL SKILLS, FACILITATE CALLS AND QUESTIONS FROM THOSE INTERESTED IN VOLUNTEERING OR DONATING ITEMS, SUCH AS FOOD AND CLOTHING. 211 SERVES AS A VALUED COMMUNITY RESOURCE AND SERVES AS A VITAL CONNECTION FOR THOSE NEEDING HELP, AS WELL AS FOR THOSE WANTING TO GIVE HELP. ADDITIONALLY, 211 IS A USEFUL PLANNING TOOL SINCE IT PROVIDES REAL TIME INFORMATION ABOUT THE SCOPE OF ISSUES LOCAL PEOPLE ARE FACING. IN 2021, 13,858 CONTACTS -- CALLS/WEB VISITS/TEXTS/EMAILS WERE RECEIVED BY BERKS RESIDENTS. THIS WAS AN INCREASE OF 4,429 CONTACTS FROM 2020. TOP NEEDS REQUESTED WERE HOUSING ASSISTANCE (3,032), UTILITY ASSISTANCE (1,300), FOOD/MEALS (360) AND HEALTH CARE (360). TOP AGENCY REFERRALS INCLUDED: CATHOLIC CHARITIES, BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS, SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS, AND THE CITY OF READING, AS WELL AS OTHER LOCAL NONPROFITS AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS. 211 PHONE SERVICE IS AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. ONLINE SEARCH CAPABILITY OF THE PA 211 DATABASE IS ALSO AVAILABLE AT WWW.PA211EAST.ORG. ASSISTANCE THROUGH TEXTING IS AVAILABLE MONDAY-FRIDAY, 8AM TO 4PM; ONE CAN TEXT THEIR ZIP CODE TO 898211. IN ADDITION, UWBC PROVIDES VARIOUS ONE-TIME GRANTS TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS OFFERED BY BERKS COUNTY NONPROFITS. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A RAPID RESPONSE FUND GRANTS 2021 UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY HAS ESTABLISHED RAPID RESPONSE FUND GRANTS TO PROVIDE IMMEDIATE FUNDING FOR NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE EXPERIENCED AN UNANTICIPATED CHANGE IN FINANCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES THAT JEOPARDIZES A CRITICAL PROGRAM'S ABILITY TO BE EFFECTIVE, THEREBY CAUSING NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES TO CLIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY. ALTERNATIVELY, FUNDING MAY BE REQUESTED TO ADDRESS A SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED DEMAND FOR SERVICES THAT EXCEEDS THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPACITY TO MEET WITH CURRENT FINANCIAL RESOURCES. THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF AVAILABLE IS $15,000. RAPID RESPONSE GRANTS AWARDED THIS YEAR SUPPORTED AN ARRAY OF ORGANIZATIONS FOR A VARIETY OF INITIATIVES. A TOTAL OF 4 GRANTS WERE AWARDED TOTALING $46,550. - $9,000 TO CLARE OF ASSISI HOUSE TO SUPPORT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE HOT WATER HEATER FOR THE RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM. THE GRANT COVERED THE COSTS OF THE NEW 80-GALLON WATER HEATER, VENTILATION MATERIALS, CONDENSATION DRAIN INSTALLATION, GASOLINE INSTALLATION, GALVANIZED PIPES, LABOR, AND CITY OF READING PERMIT AND INSPECTION. - $21,000 TO LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION OF ESL CLASSES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE. DUE TO RACC'S BUDGET REDUCTIONS OF $21,000, THE LITERACY COUNCIL WOULD HAVE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THREE ESL CLASSES, WHICH ARE IN HIGH DEMAND IN OUR COMMUNITY. UNITED WAY RAPID RESPONSE GRANT ALLOWED THE LITERACY COUNCIL TO CONTINUE TO OFFER THIS VALUABLE RESOURCE. - $10,000 TO NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION COSTS OF A NEW WALK-IN FREEZER REPLACING A MALFUNCTIONING UNIT FOR FOOD STORAGE. NJCO IS THE LARGEST PUBLIC SOUP KITCHEN AND FOOD PANTRY IN READING, SERVING AN EXTREMELY VULNERABLE POPULATION EXPERIENCING FOOD AND CLOTHING INSECURITIES. A FUNCTIONING REFRIGERATION SYSTEM IS CRITICAL FOR THE DELIVERY OF THE FOOD PROGRAM SERVICES. - $6,550 TO NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH TO PURCHASE AND IMPLEMENT A MUCH-NEEDED DATABASE MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE. WITH LIMITED RESOURCES, AN ONGOING CHALLENGE FOR NCJO HAS BEEN COLLECTING AND ANALYZING DATA, SOMETHING UWBC REQUIRES AS PART OF AN AGENCY'S ANNUAL REPORTING. THIS INCLUDES COLLECTING DATA ON THOSE USING NJCO SERVICES, FREQUENCY, AS WELL AS, CLIENT DEMOGRAPHICS. COLLECTING DEMOGRAPHICS ON THOUSANDS OF CLIENTS HAS BEEN CHALLENGING. THE CURRENT MANUAL PROCESS LEAVES ROOM FOR ERROR, AND HAS BEEN LABOR INTENSIVE AND COSTLY. THE NEW SOFTWARE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE EFFICIENCY, REDUCE THE MARGIN OF ERROR WITH CALCULATIONS, ELIMINATE HOURS OF MANUAL WORK AND PROVIDE A SCALE FOR WEIGHING AND RECORDING FOOD DONATIONS. COMMUNITY IMPACT DISCRETIONARY FUNDS 2021 ONE-TIME INVESTMENTS UWBC PROVIDED 19 ONE-TIME INVESTMENTS TO VARIOUS AGENCIES WITHIN BERKS COUNTY TOTALING $493,623: - $5,000 TO THE 18TH WONDER IMPROVEMENT ASSOCIATION TO SUPPORT THE OAKBROOK COMMUNITY GARDEN. THE GRANT ASSISTED WITH PURCHASING MATERIALS TO BUILD THE BEDS, THE SOIL, HARDWARE AND SAFE AMENDMENTS REQUIRED FOR RAISED GARDEN BED FARMING, AS WELL AS WITH THE INSTALLATION OF RAIN COLLECTION BARRELS TO REDUCE WATER COSTS. THE GRANT ALSO ASSISTED WITH PROVIDING A FREE RAIN BARREL INSTALLATION WORKSHOP AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. - $40,000 TO SUPPORT ALVERNIA UNIVERSITY'S EXPANSION OF THE OAKBROOK COMMUNITY PHYSICAL THERAPY CLINIC IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER. THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT CLINICAL SUPPLIES EXPENSES, PATIENT EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, TRANSLATION SERVICES, AND DIRECT PHYSICAL THERAPY SERVICES IN YEARS 2022 AND 2023. - $50,000 TO SUPPORT BARRIO ALEGRA'S OAKBROOK LOCATED ART SESSIONS (OLAS). BARRIO WILL LAUNCH THE OLAS IN 2022 TO ENGAGE OAKBROOK TEENS AND FAMILIES PROVIDING POSITIVE OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH NEIGHBOR ENGAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT. IN ADDITION TO THE LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, OLAS WILL OFFER WEEKLY ONE-HOUR WORKSHOPS THAT WILL HELP STRENGTHEN AND BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH OAKBROOK NEIGHBORS WHILE CONNECTING THEM TO NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION INITIATIVES. - $20,000 TO THE BARRIO ALEGRIA TO SUPPORT TIMEBANK, A RECIPROCITY-BASED WORK TRADING SYSTEM IN WHICH HOURS ARE THE CURRENCY. DOLLARS WILL BE USED FOR DIRECT PERSONNEL EXPENSES, MARKETING, SUPPLIES, AND OVERHEAD. - $18,920 TO BERKS AREA YOUTH RECREATION TO SUPPORT STRATEGIC INITIATIVES TO REBUILD AND ENHANCE YOUTH PROGRAMMING. THE GRANT SUPPORTED OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, AND THEIR FAMILIES TO PARTICIPATE IN LEARNING EXPERIENCES THAT FOSTER A SENSE OF GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND REALIGN PROGRAMMING TO ADDRESS CURRENT CULTURE, HEALTH AND NEEDS OF YOUTH IN A COVID-IMPACTED COMMUNITY. - $32,000 TO BERKS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER TO SUPPORT THE OAKBROOK COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST. AS PART OF THE OAKBROOK COLLECTIVE IMPACT COUNCIL INITIATIVE, THE OAKBROOK COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST IS BECOMING ENGRAINED IN THE CULTURE OF THE RESIDENTS, IDENTIFYING THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS, AND COORDINATING COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO RESPOND TO WHAT OAKBROOK RESIDENTS HAVE IDENTIFIED AS THEIR CRITICAL ISSUES. - $27,038 TO THE BERKS COUNTY CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE CENTER. THE CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE CENTER BRINGS MEDICAL, EMOTIONAL, LEGAL, INVESTIGATIVE, AND VICTIM ADVOCACY SERVICES IN ONE CHILD-FRIENDLY LOCATION TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ARE NOT FURTHER VICTIMIZED BY THE SYSTEMS INTENDED TO PROTECT THEM. - $50,000 TO BERKS ENCORE TO SUPPORT A PART-TIME BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER OVER A THREE-YEAR PERIOD TO SUPPORT STATE-REQUIRED CONTACT WITH MEALS ON WHEELS CLIENTS. THE GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH HIRING A PART-TIME BILINGUAL CASE MANAGER TO ASSIST WITH THE STATE-REQUIRED PHONE CALL ASSESSMENTS, DATA COLLECTIONS EFFORTS, AND ALLEVIATE CARE MANAGERS WORKLOAD. - $30,000 TO SUPPORT CASA OF BERKS COUNTY TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND SUCCESS OF THE PROGRAM TO CONTINUE ADVOCATING FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN. FUNDING WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE TO BUILD PROGRAM CAPACITY AND SERVE MORE CHILDREN. THE UWBC INVESTMENT WILL ALLOW CASA TO SERVE OVER 100 CHILDREN IN 2022. - $26,000 TO COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF EASTERN PA TO SUPPORT THE INTEGRATED STUDENT SUPPORTS AT 10TH AND PENN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, READING SCHOOL DISTRICT. COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS IS PART OF A NATIONWIDE NETWORK DEDICATED TO ADDRESS NON-ACADEMIC BARRIERS THAT KEEP KIDS FROM SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOL AND IN LIFE. 10TH AND PENN ELEMENTARY WAS INCLUDED AND IDENTIFIED BY READING SCHOOL DISTRICT AS AN AREA OF HIGHLY DISADVANTAGED HOMES. THIS ONE TIME INVESTMENT WILL HELP SUPPORT THE FULL-TIME COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS (CIS) SITE COORDINATOR AT 10TH AND PENN, WHO IMPLEMENTS THE MODEL, PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT TO THE MOST AT RISK STUDENTS IN THE SCHOOL AND WORKS TOWARD A PLAN THAT ADDRESSES AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOUR PRIORITY AREAS. - $14,465 TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING TO SUPPORT RENT EXPENSES AND CPR/FIRST AID TRAINING MATERIALS. WITH THIS GRANT EMERGENCY MEDICAL TRAINING, A LOCAL AUTHORIZED AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION TRAINING CENTER, WILL CONTINUE TO TRAIN MEMBERS OF THE BERKS COMMUNITY TO MEET EMERGENCY HEALTH CARE NEEDS. TRAINING OVER 4,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY, WEEKLY CLASSES WILL CONTINUE IN EXETER TOWNSHIP FOCUSING ON CPR/FIRST AID, AS WELL AS, HOW TO USE AN AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR. - $26,000 TO SUPPORT GREATER READING MENTAL HEALTH ALLIANCE (GRMHA) GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM. THROUGH THE GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM, GRMHA IS LEGALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CARE OF SOMEONE WHO IS UNABLE TO MANAGE THEIR OWN AFFAIRS. IN ADDITION TO MONTHLY MEETINGS AND NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION, GRMHA IS AVAILABLE 24/7 FOR EMERGENCY SITUATIONS FOR GUARDIANSHIP CLIENTS. THE EXISTING GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM DOES NOT HAVE THE CAPACITY TO MEET CURRENT DEMAND FOR SERVICES. UNITED WAY'S GRANT OF $26,000 WILL SUPPORT THE FIRST-YEAR SALARY OF A PART-TIME GUARDIANSHIP EMPLOYEE. - $36,600 TO HCSC BLOOD CENTER, MILLER-KEYSTONE BLOOD CENTER (MKBC) TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF A TRIMA ACCEL AUTOMATED BLOOD COLLECTION SYSTEM. WITH THIS GRANT MKBC WILL PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL TRIMA ACCEL, A DEVICE THAT WILL ENABLE THE CENTER TO PRODUCE A BETTER-QUALITY BLOOD PRODUCT AND COLLECT CONVALESCENT PLASMA TO TREAT THOSE AFFECTED BY COVID-19, FOR THE READING COLLECTION CENTER. THE CRITICAL BLOOD SHORTAGE CONTINUES AND THE TRIMA WILL INCREASE PRODUCTIVITY AND DECREASE PRODUCT LOSS DUE TO QUALITY CONTROL ISSUES. THE TRIMA SEPARATES WHOLE BLOOD INTO ITS COMPONENTS: PLATELETS, PLASMA, AND RED BLOOD CELLS. FOR THE BLOOD DONOR, A TRIMA ACCEL HAS 25-40 PERCENT SHORTER PROCEDURE TIME, AND THE SINGLE-NEEDLE TECHNIQUE IMPROVES DONOR COMFORT AND EXPERIENCE. - $12,600 TO HELPING HARVEST TO ENGAGE TWEED-WEBER-DANKS, INC. IN THE ORGANIZATION'S STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS. TO BEST SERVE COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND CLIENTS WHO REQUIRE CRITICAL FOOD ASSISTANCE, IT IS NECESSARY TO ROUTINELY ANALYZE OPERATIONS AND SET STRATEGIC GOALS FOR THE FUTURE. WORKING ON THESE OBJECTIVES WITH AN EXPERIENCED CONSULTANT IN THE WINTER OF 2022 WILL HELP BETTER SERVE THOSE IN NEED IN THE MOST EFFICIENT CAPACITY. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - $25,000 TO PENN STATE HEALTH ST. JOSEPH TO CONTINUE SUPPORT OF VEGGIE RX AND HEALTHY FOOD ACCESS/SECURITY INITIATIVE. HAVING RECEIVED FORMAL APPROVAL FROM THE HOSPITAL'S INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD (IRB), FUNDING THROUGH THIS REQUEST WILL SUPPORT THE CONTINUATION AND EXPANSION OF THE VEGGIE RX 2.0 PROGRAM, WHICH INCLUDES EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, FOOD VOUCHERS, FOOD PANTRY DISTRIBUTIONS, AND THE WEEKLY BLUE MOUNTAIN ACADEMY FARMERS MARKET TO PATIENTS IN THE DIABETES PREVENTION PROGRAM (DPP) AND CENTERING PREGNANCY PROGRAM. - $25,000 TO THE READING PUBLIC LIBRARY TO SUPPORT EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMMING. THE LIBRARY PROGRAMS SUPPORT THE GOALS OF THE READY.SET.READ! STAR READERS PROGRAM, TO HELP INCREASE AN INTEREST IN READING AND DEVELOP VOCABULARY. SPECIFICALLY, THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT THE EARLY LITERACY COORDINATOR, AUTHOR VISITS, DRAMATIC PLAY STATIONS, STAFF TRAINING FOR EARLY LITERACY, PARENT WORKSHOPS WITH INCENTIVES, AND BOOKS TO GIVE AWAY. - $25,000 TO UNITED WAY OF PENNSYLVANIA TO LAUNCH A NEW AND MORE EFFICIENT PHONE SYSTEM FOR PA 211. TO ENHANCE THE PHONE INFRASTRUCTURE, AND THEREFORE INCREASE CALL RELIABILITY AND CUSTOMER SERVICE RESPONSIVENESS, THE UWBC INVESTMENT IS TO BE USED TO SUPPORT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH LICENSING, INSTALLATION, TRAINING, ETC. OF THE NEW PHONE SYSTEM, REVATION'S LINKLIVE. - $5,000 TO THE VILLAGE OF READING TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF THE VILLAGE YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT (VYVP). THE GRANT WILL COVER THE INITIAL 90-DAY STARTUP FUNDS NEEDED TO ESTABLISH AN OFFICE TO BE ABLE TO BEGIN TO DELIVER THE VILLAGE YOUTH VIOLENCE PREVENTION PROJECT DURING THE CASH FLOW LAG UNTIL FUNDS ARE RECEIVED THROUGH THE STATE CONTRACT. - $25,000 TO THE YOCUM INSTITUTE FOR ARTS EDUCATION TO SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES. THROUGH THE LECTIO PROCESS, NEIGHBORHOOD BRIDGES HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS A SUCCESSFUL "CHANGING BEHAVIOR PROGRAM" IMPROVING PSSA PERFORMANCE FOR 3RD GRADE STUDENTS IN THE READING SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND CONNECTS TO UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY'S READY.SET.READ! INITIATIVE. LIVE UNITED GRANTS 2021 LIVE UNITED GRANTS ARE ONE-TIME SMALL GRANTS, UP TO $5,000, PROVIDED TO GRASS-ROOTS OR COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS WORKING ON "GREAT IDEAS AND CREATIVE PROJECTS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER TO HELP IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR BERKS COUNTY RESIDENTS. THIS GRANT PROGRAM IS ESPECIALLY INTENDED FOR ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAY HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL SOURCES OF FUNDING. TOTAL GRANT AMOUNT FOR 2021 IS $27,500. - $5,000 TO BERKS BUSINESS EDUCATION COALITION (BBEC) TO STUDENTS INTERACTING WITH BUSINESS: INTERNSHIP PROGRAM. THE LIVE UNITED GRANT WILL PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR BBEC TO ASSIST THE 16 BERKS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT INCLUDE THE INTERNSHIP COMPONENT IN THEIR SENIOR YEAR CURRICULUM TO STRENGTHEN AND BROADEN THEIR PROGRAMS. THE ENDEAVOR WILL ALSO INTRODUCE THE INTERNSHIP CONCEPT TO THE TWO REMAINING SCHOOL DISTRICTS THAT CURRENTLY DO NOT OFFER THE INTERNSHIP COMPONENT. THE PURPOSE OF AN INTERNSHIP PLACEMENT IS FOR STUDENTS TO INVESTIGATE A POSSIBLE CAREER INTEREST WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL. THEY RECEIVE ACADEMIC CREDIT FOR THE EXPERIENCE AS THEY FULFILL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS. - $5,000 TO GIRLS ON THE RUN OF BERKS COUNTY 2022 CAMP GOTR PROGRAM. GIRLS ON THE RUN OF BERKS COUNTY (GOTR BERKS) IS A PHYSICAL ACTIVITY-BASED POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO ENHANCE GIRLS' SOCIAL, PSYCHOLOGICAL, AND PHYSICAL SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE LIFE EXPERIENCES. GOTR BERKS OFFERS A ONE-WEEK PROGRAM, CAMP GOTR FOR GIRLS IN GRADES 3-5 TO INCREASE OVERALL PROGRAM ACCESSIBILITY AND PROVIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-AGED GIRLS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILL DEVELOPMENT DURING SUMMER BREAK AND NON-SCHOOL TIMES. THE LIVE UNITED GRANT WILL HELP OFFSET COSTS FOR 2022 AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO GIRLS IN NEED OF THE SUPPORT. - $5,000 TO MENTORS FOR BERKS YOUTH TO LAUNCH A COLLEGE BOUND MENTORING PROGRAM. MENTORS FOR BERKS YOUTH GUIDES STUDENTS WITH POTENTIAL TOWARD POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS BY PROVIDING ONE-TO-ONE RELATIONSHIPS WITH ACCOMPLISHED, DEDICATED ADULTS. THE COLLEGE BOUND MENTORING WILL HELP FIRST GENERATION STUDENTS CHART THEIR FUTURE THROUGH POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND BEYOND. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO EXPAND THE HORIZONS OF LOW-INCOME STUDENTS, ENABLING THEM TO BETTER UNDERSTAND THEIR OPTIONS AND HELP THEM MAKE INFORMED POST-SECONDARY CHOICES. - $2,500 TO SCHWARZWALD UCC PRESCHOOL TO ASSIST WITH PURCHASING NEW PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW ONGOING LEARNING THROUGH OUTSIDE PLAY. SCHWARZWALD UCC PRESCHOOL PROVIDES A WARM, CARING AND STIMULATING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN, TWO TO FIVE YEARS OF AGE. THE PLAYGROUND PROVIDES HEALTHY ACTIVITIES FOR THE CHILDREN, ESPECIALLY HAVING ACCESS TO OUTSIDE SOCIAL PLAY DUE TO THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19. SOME OF OUR EQUIPMENT IS IN GREAT NEED OF UPGRADING AND ENHANCEMENT BECAUSE OF AGE (OVER 40 YEARS OLD) AND THE WEATHER ELEMENTS AND TO UPGRADE FOR SOCIAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE PRESCHOOLERS. TUITION IS HELD AT A LEVEL THAT IS AFFORDABLE FOR THE COMMUNITY FAMILIES, BUT IT CANNOT SUPPORT THE EXPENSE OF REPLACING THE SWING SET AND SEVERAL OTHER PIECES OF EQUIPMENT. THE LIVE UNITED GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH REPLACING THE DETERIORATING PIECES. - $5,000 TO WIDOKTADWEN CENTER FOR NATIVE KNOWLEDGE TO SUPPORT THE LAUNCH OF THE FIREKEEPERS YOUTH PROGRAM. THE WIDOKTADWEN CENTER FOR NATIVE KNOWLEDGE IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE VISIBILITY OF NATIVE AMERICANS IN BERKS COUNTY THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION, LEADERSHIP, AND ACTIVISM. CENSUS RESULTS IDENTIFY NATIVE AMERICANS AS A RAPIDLY GROWING POPULATION IN THE UNITED STATES. ACCORDING TO THE 2019 AMERICAN COMMUNITY SURVEY, BERKS COUNTY IS HOME TO APPROXIMATELY 8,114 AMERICAN INDIANS/ALASKA NATIVES AND ABOUT 543 NATIVE HAWAIIANS/OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDERS. AS A MINORITY GROUP, NO FORMAL STRUCTURE EXISTS IN THE COUNTY THAT SPECIFICALLY FOCUSES ON THE NEEDS OF THE NATIVE AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL REFORM RELATED TO TEACHING ABOUT NATIVE PEOPLES IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION. THE FIREKEEPERS YOUTH PROGRAM WILL OFFER ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH, AGES 12-18, WITHIN AN INDIGENOUS CONTEXT. THE PROGRAM TEACHES NATIVE YOUTH WHAT IT MEANS TO "KEEP THE FIRE" OF NATIVE CULTURES AND PEOPLE AND HOW TO LIVE "MNO BMADZEWEN," A GOOD LIFE, IN THE TRADITIONAL NATIVE AMERICAN WORLDVIEW. - $5,000 TO SUPPORT WOOD-TO-WONDERFUL INC. 2021-2022 READING IS TOYRIFIC PROGRAM. READING IS TOYRIFIC IS A LITERACY OUTREACH PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MUCH-NEEDED AGE-APPROPRIATE BOOKS AND RELATED MOTIVATIONAL WOODEN TOYS FOR THE YOUNGEST LEARNERS IN READING. FROM OCTOBER TO MAY, A BOOK WILL BE READ TO 13TH & UNION ELEMENTARY SCHOOL IN READING SCHOOL DISTRICT. THIS PROGRAM WAS PREVIOUSLY DELIVERED BY VOLUNTEERS, DUE TO COVID PROTOCOLS, THE CLASSROOM TEACHERS WILL INSTEAD READ THE BOOKS PROVIDED BY WOOD-TO-WONDERFUL THIS FALL. FOLLOWING THE SESSION, EACH CHILD WILL RECEIVE HIS OR HER PERSONAL COPY OF THE BOOK AND A RELATED WOODEN TOY TO KEEP. AT THE END OF THE 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR, EACH CHILD WILL HAVE A HOME LIBRARY AND A COLLECTION OF RELATED TOYS. SUMMER LEARNING GRANTS 2021 SUMMER LEARNING GRANTS WERE OPENED TO READY.SET.READ! (RSR) PARTNER SCHOOLS, SUMMER LEARNING COALITION MEMBERS, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS SERVING BERKS COUNTY TITLE 1 STUDENTS. THE GRANT WAS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE UP TO $5,000 IN SUPPORT OF 2021 SUMMER LEARNING PROGRAMMING FOR STUDENTS UP TO AND INCLUDING 3RD GRADE. SIXTEEN APPLICATIONS FOR $80,000 IN FUNDING REQUESTS WERE RECEIVED. FOLLOWING A THOROUGH REVIEW PROCESS, THE COMMITTEE APPROVED THE FOLLOWING 10 PROGRAMS FOR A TOTAL FUNDING OF $50,000: - $5,000 TO 10TH AND PENN ELEMENTARY, READING SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FEEL GOOD GARDENING - $5,000 TO BERKS AREA YOUTH RECREATION INC. FOR SUMMER READING RANGERS - $5,000 TO DANIEL BOONE AREA PRIMARY CENTER FOR SUMMER ACADEMIC CONNECTIONS ACADEMY - $5,000 TO MILLMONT ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, READING SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR READY.SET.READ! - $5,000 TO MT. PENN PRIMARY CENTER FOR SWIM INTO KINDERGARTEN - $5,000 TO OLIVET BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY FOR OLIVET SUMMER READING PROGRAM - $5,000 TO READING PUBLIC LIBRARY FOR SUMMERSTEAM@RPL - $5,000 TO SCHUYLKILL VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR SUMMER SCHOOL-TITLE 1 - $5,000 TO TEACHERS IN THE PARK FOR TIPS 2021 - $5,000 TO WILLOW CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL/FLEETWOOD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR FLEETWOOD TIGERS SUMMER LEARNING FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A BERKS COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND GRANTS AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY LAUNCHED ITS BERKS COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND IN MARCH OF 2020 TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE IMPACTS OF THE PANDEMIC. OVER $800,000 WAS DISTRIBUTED TO 44 ORGANIZATIONS REACHING AN ESTIMATED 280,000 IN BERKS COUNTY. NONPROFITS SERVING THE MOST-VULNERABLE IN THE COMMUNITY CONTINUED TO STRUGGLE IN 2021 WHETHER FROM INCREASED DEMAND ON SERVICES OR CONTINUED FINANCIAL SHORTFALLS. THE BERKS COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANTS WERE AVAILABLE TO PROVIDE FLEXIBLE RESOURCES TO HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS BERKS COUNTY. TO MEET THE CONTINUING AND EMERGING NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY, THE BERKS COVID-19 RESPONSE INTENDS TO FUND APPLICATIONS SEEKING TO ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING: - IMMEDIATE AND CRITICAL SERVICES IMPACTING THE BERKS COUNTY COMMUNITY - SUCH SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING INSTABILITY, FOOD INSECURITY, MENTAL HEALTH, ETC. ORGANIZATIONS MAY BE EXPERIENCING INCREASED DEMAND FOR SERVICES, OPERATIONAL DISTRESS, AND/OR INCREASED COSTS TO CONTINUE CURRENT SERVICES. - WHAT ARE WAYS YOUR ORGANIZATION IS WORKING TO ADDRESS THE IMMEDIATE AND LONGER-LASTING EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC ON YOUR ORGANIZATION AND/OR CLIENTS. ORGANIZATIONS ARE RESILIENT AND MAY HAVE IDENTIFIED STRATEGIES AND SOLUTIONS TO BRIDGE THIS CRISIS AND CONTINUING PROVIDING VITAL COMMUNITY SERVICES. SUCH EFFORTS COULD INCLUDE CAPACITY BUILDING, IMPROVING INTERNAL PROCESSES AND/OR SERVICE DELIVERY, EQUIPPING STAFF WITH APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY, STRATEGIC PLANNING, ETC. IN 2021, 24 COVID GRANTS TOTALING $804,887: - $50,000 TO OLIVET BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY TO SUPPORT OLIVET HUBS OF HOPE, A PROGRAM DESIGNED TO FIGHT FOOD AND HYGIENE INSECURITIES FOR YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES DUE TO CONTINUED IMPACTS OF COVID-19. HUBS OF HOPE NOW ENCOMPASSES SEVERAL OF OBGC EFFORTS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES INCLUDING THE FOOD DISTRIBUTION, HYGIENE PAX, AND A NEWER PROGRAM CALLED LUCI'S LIGHT; THAT SUPPORTS YOUTH WHO LOSE A PARENT OR GUARDIAN WITH MEALS, FOOD GIFT CARDS, AND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING FOR GRIEF AND LOSS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT, THE OBGC WILL BE ABLE TO EXTEND MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING TO ALL YOUTH PARTICIPANTS INCLUDING LUCI'S LIGHT AND THOSE EXPERIENCING COVID-19 RELATED TRAUMA. BCIU COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE IN PERSON AND VIA ZOOM FOR ONE-TO-ONE AND/OR GROUP COUNSELING SESSIONS. THE AGENCY HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH BLANKETS OF HOPE AND FECERA'S TO PROVIDE TWIN BED SETS TO YOUTH IN NEED. - $50,000 TO CLARE OF ASSISI HOUSE TO SUPPORT UNANTICIPATED OPERATIONAL EXPENSES RESULTING FROM COVID-19. DURING THE FIRST 5 MONTHS OF COVID (MARCH-JULY 2020), ALL RESIDENTS AND STAFF WERE UNDER LOCKDOWN RULES TO RESTRICT THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC IN AND OUT OF THE FACILITY. AS THE PANDEMIC CONTINUED THE ORGANIZATION WAS CHALLENGED BY A LACK OF VOLUNTEER SUPPORT; DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS AND PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCES THEY DID NOT FEEL COMFORTABLE WORKING ONSITE AT CLARE HOUSE. THE REDUCTION IN VOLUNTEERS REQUIRED THE ORGANIZATION TO INCREASE STAFFING HOURS. ADDITIONALLY, DUE TO COVID CLIENTS SPEND MORE TIME AT CLARE HOUSE WHICH HAS INCREASED PROGRAMMING COSTS FOR UTILITIES, FOOD, PERSONAL CARE, AND TRANSPORTATION. INCREASED STAFFING AND PROGRAMMING COSTS HAVE NEGATIVELY AND SIGNIFICANTLY IMPACTED THE OPERATING BUDGET. - $50,000 TO PROSPECTUS BERCO TO SUPPORT THE RETENTION OF DIRECT CARE STAFF THROUGH HAZARD PAY AND PROVISION OF NECESSARY PPE TO CONTINUE SAFE DELIVERY SERVICES IN THEIR RESIDENTIAL HOMES. THE SUPPORT FROM THE COVID-19 GRANT, WILL SUPPORT THE PURCHASE OF PPE ($34,000) - GLOVES, GOWNS, KN95 MASKS, AND CLEANING SUPPLIES. PROSPECTUS BERCO WOULD ALSO USE THE REMAINING FUNDING FOR HAZARD PAY FOR THE DIRECT CARE STAFF. - $12,000 TO HANNAH'S HOPE MINISTRIES TO MAKE ENHANCEMENTS TO THEIR COMMUNAL LIVING PROGRAM IN AN EFFORT TO MITIGATE THE SPREAD OF COVID-19. AS A DIRECT RESULT OF COVID-19, HHM HAS EXPERIENCED FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND A REDUCTION IN VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS. HANNAH'S HOPE CONTINUES TO FIND SHORT AND LONG-TERM SOLUTIONS TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF THE VIRUS WITH THREE PROPOSED ENHANCEMENTS LAMINATE FLOORING, DEDICATED TOWELS AND BEDDING, AND TOY STERILIZATION BINS. - $50,000 TO HOPE RESCUE MISSION TO SUPPORT CLIENT PROGRAMMING FOR FOOD SERVICES, TELEHEALTH AND VIRTUAL ACCESS TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES. THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT RENOVATING AN EXISTING STORAGE SPACE TO HOUSE THE TELEHEALTH KIOSK AND FLEX OFFICE SPACE FOR OUTSIDE AGENCIES TO SERVE CLIENTS OR FOR CLIENTS TO UTILIZE LAPTOPS/OTHER DEVICES FOR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS AS WELL AS PURCHASE ADDITIONAL LAPTOPS FOR OUR GUESTS TO USE FOR VIRTUAL APPOINTMENTS AND FOR CLIENT FOOD SERVICES. - $50,000 TO LGBT CENTER OF GREATER READING TO SUPPORT THE ADMINISTRATION OF THEIR PANDEMIC ISOLATION SUPPORT PROGRAM EXPERIENCING INCREASED DEMAND BUT FINANCIAL DISTRESS DUE TO THE IMPACTS OF COVID-19. THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT TWO PART TIME STAFF OF THE PANDEMIC ISOLATION SUPPORT PROGRAM. THE CENTER WILL ALSO USE THE GRANT TO CONTRACT FOR DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANCE TO HELP GUIDE SUSTAINABLE FUNDRAISING EFFORT, AS WELL AS HELP COVER EXPENSES RELATED TO RENTAL FOR ADDITIONAL SPACE, INSURANCE, PROGRAM SUPPLY COSTS, AND CLIENT TRANSPORTATION. - $48,600 TO BERKS ENCORE TO SUPPORT ENGAGEMENT OF A STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT AND INITIAL IMPLEMENTATION OF THE POST-COVID PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THE ORGANIZATION. BERKS ENCORE WILL ENGAGE A STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT. THROUGHOUT THE STRATEGIC PLANNING PROCESS, BERKS ENCORE ANTICIPATES THE FOLLOWING EXPENSES FOR THE COMPLETION OF THE PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION: DIGITAL PLATFORMS, PRINTING, AND MARKET RESEARCH/FOCUS GROUPS. - $28,533 TO CASA OF BERKS COUNTY FOR ADDITIONAL STAFFING TO FOCUS ON YOUTH AGES 15-23 TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN BERKS COUNTY THAT HAS ESCALATED BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE GRANT WILL ASSIST WITH HIRING A HALF-TIME PROGRAM COORDINATOR WHO WILL RECRUIT AND TRAIN VOLUNTEERS TO BE SKILLED ADVOCATES AND/OR MENTORS FOR 15 TEENS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 15-23 WHO ARE IN FOSTER CARE OR ONCE WERE IN FOSTER CARE IN BERKS COUNTY. FOSTERING FUTURES IS BEING LAUNCHED AS A PILOT PROGRAM TO DETERMINE ITS EFFECTIVENESS IN BERKS COUNTY. - $23,500 TO NEW JOURNEY COMMUNITY OUTREACH, INC. TO SUPPORT CAPACITY BUILDING, IMPROVING COVID SAFETY PRECAUTIONS, AND STRENGTHENING INTERNAL PROCESSES DUE TO THE INCREASE IN CLIENTS SERVED BECAUSE OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. NJCO HAS LONG NEEDED TO BUILD ITS STAFF CAPACITY BUT COVID HAS MADE THAT EVEN MORE CRITICAL. NOT ONLY HAS DEMAND INCREASED BUT SO HAS THE AMOUNT OF WORK; COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS AND THE INCREASED NUMBER OF CLIENTS REQUIRE MORE SETUP, SUPERVISION, AND TEARDOWN FOR LUNCHES AND DISTRIBUTIONS. VOLUNTEERS HAVE ALWAYS BEEN A CRITICAL COMPONENT OF NJCO AND COVID HAS DRASTICALLY AFFECTED THE NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS WILLING AND/OR ABLE TO ASSIST. A FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANT WILL GIVE THE FOOD PROGRAM COORDINATOR MORE TIME FOR PROGRAM STRUCTURE AND ANALYZING HOW TO REACH MORE BERKS RESIDENTS SAFELY AND EFFECTIVELY IN NEED. - $10,154 TO READING AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE IN SUPPORT OF ACCESSIBILITY TO TECHNOLOGY FOR COMMUNITY EDUCATION STUDENTS. THE LITERACY PROGRAMS CURRENTLY SERVE 402 STUDENTS AND PLANS TO ENROLL ANOTHER 100 FOR MAY 2021 CLASSES. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT MANY OF THOSE STUDENTS WILL HAVE TECHNOLOGY NEEDS AS WELL. WITH SUPPORT FROM THE COVID-19 RESPONSE GRANT, RACC WOULD PURCHASE AN ADDITIONAL 30 SAMSUNG CHROMEBOOKS, 30 GOOGLE CHROME LICENSES, AND 1 ANYWHERE CART TO STORE AND CHARGE CHROMEBOOKS TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO BORROW DEVICES AS NEEDED FOR CLASS PARTICIPATION. - $20,000 TO GRACE EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH TO SUPPORT THE REPLACEMENT OF THE EXISTING HVAC SYSTEM WITH SUITABLE EQUIPMENT AND DUCTWORK IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL TO INCREASE THE AIRFLOW AND THE FILTRATION OF THE AIR IN THE SPACE. THE HVAC SYSTEM IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL WAS INADEQUATE TO DELIVER SUITABLE AIR EXCHANGES TO MEET THE CURRENT CDC GUIDELINES AND STERILIZE THE AIR WITH SUITABLE TECHNOLOGY. THE NEW SYSTEM WILL ALLOW ACCESS TO COMMUNITY OUTREACH EFFORTS AND USE BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE GRACE FOOD PANTRY WHICH PROVIDES FOOD FOR 75-100 FAMILIES EVERY MONTH, MEALS-ON-WHEELS DISTRIBUTION, AND SEVERAL YOUTH PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE OLIVET BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, BOY SCOUTS, AND GIRL SCOUTS, AND FOR MEETINGS AND SPECIAL EVENTS. MUSICAL GROUPS SUCH AS THE READING JUNIOR STRINGS AND READING PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA ALSO UTILIZE THE SPACE. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - $25,500 TO BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE, INC. TO SUPPORT THE UPGRADE OF THEIR SENIOR CENTER HVAC SYSTEM TO REDUCE HEALTH AND SAFETY CONCERNS BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC. BOYERTOWN AREA MULTI-SERVICE IS PLANNING FOR A FUTURE THAT INCLUDES A RETURN TO HOSTING CONGREGATE MEALS AND ONSITE SENIOR ACTIVITIES. TO DELIVER SERVICES SAFELY A NEW VENTILATION SYSTEM IS REQUIRED. A NEW SYSTEM WILL INCREASE THE DELIVERY OF CLEAN AIR AND DILUTE POTENTIAL CONTAMINANTS FOR THE HEALTH AND SAFETY OF THEIR SENIORS WHILE PROVIDING A TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT FOR SENIORS LACKING AIR CONDITIONING AT HOME DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS. - $14,000 TO SALVATION ARMY READING CORPS SUPPORTING THEIR STRATEGIC PLANNING PROJECT TO ASSESS THEIR CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES INCLUDING THE LONG-LASTING EFFECTS OF THE PANDEMIC ON THE ORGANIZATION OPERATIONS. - $5,000 TO TOWER HEALTH AT HOME BERKS TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT AS A RESULT OF THE CONTINUING PANDEMIC. AS PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES CONTINUE TO BE TAKEN TO PROTECT BOTH STAFF AND PATIENTS, THE TOWER HEALTH BUDGET FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE. THROUGH THIS REQUEST, TOWER HEALTH AT HOME WOULD SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING PPE EXPENSES: MASKS, NITRILE GLOVES, GOWNS, SANITIZER AND SHOE COVERS. - $16,000 TO PENNSYLVANIA ADULT & TEEN CHALLENGE TO SUPPORT TECHNOLOGY UPGRADES TO DELIVER THEIR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TELEHEALTH COUNSELING PROGRAM. PRIOR TO COVID-19, THE NATIONAL DRUG EPIDEMIC HAD CONTRIBUTED TO AN UNPRECEDENTED NUMBER OF DEATHS. IN 2021, INCREASING EVIDENCE SUGGESTS COVID-19 HAS WORSENED SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH SYMPTOMS ACROSS OUR NATION, ESPECIALLY AMONG VULNERABLE POPULATIONS. HOWEVER, WHILE THE NEED FOR SUPPORT IS GROWING, ACCESS TO SUPPORT IS DIMINISHING; ESPECIALLY FOR LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS AND THOSE EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS. THIS GRANT WILL ENABLE PAATC TO PURCHASE THE EQUIPMENT TO SET-UP 25 ADDITIONAL TELEHEALTH STATIONS INCREASING ACCESS TO COUNSELING. - $50,000 TO HELPING HARVEST TO SUPPORT THE CONTINUING COSTS OF INCREASED FOOD NEED AND TEMPORARY WAREHOUSE WORKERS DUE TO THE PANDEMIC. THE COVID PANDEMIC HAD A SEVERE IMPACT ON THE OPERATIONS OF HELPING HARVEST ON MANY LEVELS. AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC, AND ITS ECONOMIC FALLOUT, THEY SAW AN IMMEDIATE SPIKE IN THE DEMAND FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE. MOVING INTO 2021, HH IS STILL SEEING A HEIGHTENED LEVEL OF NEED FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE. THE FUNDS FROM THIS REQUEST WOULD BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT THE TWO BIGGEST EXPENSES RELATED TO COVID RELIEF EFFORTS: FOOD PURCHASES AND PERSONNEL (ESPECIALLY TEMPORARY WORKFORCE). - $50,000 TO YMCA OF READING & BERKS COUNTY TO SUPPORT THE Y EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT (YES) PROGRAM ADDRESSING VIRTUAL LEARNING NEEDS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL. THE NEED FOR ONGOING VIRTUAL LEARNING CENTERS AND SUMMER ACTIVITIES TO MITIGATE FURTHER LEARNING LOSS CONTINUES IN 2021. THE YMCA'S YES PROGRAM IS PARTICULAR NEEDED BECAUSE IT SUPPORTS MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS, AN AGE GROUP THAT WAS ALREADY UNDERSERVED BEFORE THE PANDEMIC AND NOW NEEDS SUPPORT MORE THAN EVER. THIS PROGRAM WILL ALLOW STUDENTS TO STAY SOCIAL, ACTIVE AND INVOLVED DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS IN A POSITIVE AND SAFE ENVIRONMENT. - $20,400 TO JOHN PAUL II CENTER TO SUPPORT THEIR MIGRATION FROM IN-HOUSE TO A CLOUD-BASED SERVER GREATLY ENHANCING THEIR INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL TECHNOLOGY CAPABILITIES. BERKS COVID RESPONSE GRANT FUNDS WOULD ALLOW JPII TO TRANSITION FROM AN IN-HOUSE SERVER TO A CLOUD-BASED SOLUTION. THE CURRENT SERVER IS A YEAR PAST ITS EXPECTED "LIFE EXPECTANCY," SO THE MOVE REDUCES THE CHANCE OF A SYSTEM FAILURE. WITH INCREASED RELIANCE ON REMOTE ACCESS, THIS UPGRADE ALLOWS THEM TO MEET THE NEEDS NOW AS A RESULT OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND INTO THE FUTURE. THIS TECHNOLOGY REPRESENTS THE SECOND STEP IN AN OVERALL PLAN TO IMPROVE ACCESS BOTH INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY. - $50,000 TO ALBRIGHT COLLEGE'S 13TH STREET EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP SUPPORTING STRUGGLING STUDENTS IN THE NORTHEAST READING RSD SCHOOLS. IN COLLABORATION WITH THE PRINCIPAL AT 12TH & MARION, THE ALBRIGHT AFTER SCHOOL HOMEWORK HELP TUTORING PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED IN RESPONSE TO THE PANDEMIC. USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM, HOMEWORK HELP MEETS WEEKDAYS FROM 3-4PM TO PROVIDE HELP WITH ASSIGNMENTS, OPPORTUNITIES FOR READING ONE-ON-ONE WITH STAR READER VOLUNTEERS, IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR FRIENDSHIP AND MENTORSHIP. ALBRIGHT PROFESSORS VOLUNTEER EXPERTISE AND PROVIDE EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES ON FUN FRIDAYS. IN FEBRUARY 2021, THE PARTNERSHIP HIRED TWO 12TH AND MARION TEACHERS TO HELP FACILITATE HOMEWORK HELP, MADE POSSIBLE DUE TO A SMALL CUSHION IN THE BUDGET FROM CAREFUL SPENDING AND STAFF TRANSITION. TEACHER FACILITATORS HAVE MADE A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON THE PARTNERSHIP'S ABILITY TO DELIVER TARGETED HELP TO STRUGGLING STUDENTS. TEACHERS ARE NOW HELPING TO FACILITATE IN TWO OTHER NORTHEAST SCHOOLS, 13TH & UNION AND NORTHEAST MIDDLE SCHOOL. AS READING STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL, THE TRUE IMPACT OF COVID-19 WILL START TO PRESENT. WITH DOLLARS FROM THE COVID-19 RESPONSE REQUEST, THE 13TH STREET EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP CAN CONTINUE DELIVERING THE SUPPORTIVE ACADEMIC SERVICES NOW THROUGH THE END OF 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. - $50,000 TO UNITED COMMUNITY SERVICES TO SUPPORT STAFFING AND STRATEGIC PLANNING AS THEY RECOVER FROM THE IMPACTS OF THE PANDEMIC. UCS IS ACCUSTOMED TO ADAPTING TO ADDRESSING THE CURRENT NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY. THE PANDEMIC HAS BROUGHT UCS TO A CROSSROADS. IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING STAFF SALARIES WITH THIS REQUEST, UCS ALSO SEEKS TO ENGAGE A STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANT TO TAKE THEM THROUGH THEIR PANDEMIC RECOVERY PLAN. THEY BELIEVE THIS FUNDING WILL ALLOW THEM FUNDING TO HIRE AN INDEPENDENT VOICE TO ASSESS THEIR STRENGTHS AND NEEDS AND HELP THEM TO DEVELOP A SUSTAINABILITY PLAN. - $10,000 TO WESTERN BERKS FREE MEDICAL CLINIC SUPPORTING OPERATING COSTS DUE TO LOST REVENUE AND INCREASED COSTS DUE TO COVID-19. DESPITE THE CHALLENGES OF THE PANDEMIC, WESTERN BERKS FREE MEDICAL CLINIC REMAINS TRUE TO ITS MISSION OF PROVIDING FREE MEDICAL CARE TO UNINSURED INDIVIDUALS IN THE COMMUNITY. THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT OPERATIONAL NEEDS SO THE ORGANIZATION CAN MAINTAIN THE ABILITY TO FURTHER ITS MISSION AND ADDRESS INCREASING EXPENSES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PHONE INTERPRETING SERVICES, CLEANING SERVICES, MEDICAL AND OFFICE SUPPLIES. WITHOUT THE FUNDING FOR THESE SERVICES AND SUPPLIES, THE CLINIC WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CONTINUE SERVING THE UNINSURED ADULTS OF BERKS COUNTY. - $21,200 TO TOWER HEALTH AT HOME BERKS TO SUPPORT ADDITIONAL MEASURES NEEDED TO PROTECT THEIR STAFF AND CARE FOR THEIR PATIENTS WHILE STILL NAVIGATING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE GRANT WILL SUPPORT COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH TELEHEALTH AT HOME SERVICES, HOMEBOUND COVID VACCINE ADMINISTRATION AND PPE NEEDS AS HEALTH CARE EXPERTS RECOMMEND THAT HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS HAVE A STOCKPILE OF AT LEAST A THREE-MONTH SUPPLY OF PPE, BUT PREFERABLY A SIX-MONTH STOCKPILE. - $50,000 TO OPPORTUNITY HOUSE IN SUPPORT OF A SOCIAL WORKER NEEDED TO ADDRESS PANDEMIC-CAUSED TRAUMA EXPERIENCED BY CHILDREN IN THE SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER. THE STAFF AT THE CENTER HAVE NOTICED AN INCREASE IN BEHAVIORAL ISSUES, ANXIETY, AND SIGNS OF DEPRESSION IN THE CHILDREN. THEIR OBSERVATIONS ARE SUPPORTED BY RESEARCH THAT SHOWS THAT THE CHILDREN'S LEARNING EXPERIENCES HAVE BEEN SEVERELY IMPACTED IN WHAT IS BEING DESCRIBED AS THE "LARGEST SIMULTANEOUS SHOCK TO ALL EDUCATIONS SYSTEMS IN OUR LIFETIMES." FURTHER COMPLICATING THE ISSUE IS THE FACT THAT COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES HAVE ALSO STRUGGLED TO MAINTAIN STAFFING AND PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FAMILIES AND CHILDREN IN NEED. CURRENTLY, THE TYPICAL WAIT PERIOD FOR A THERAPEUTIC SUPPORT STAFF (TSS) IS 6 TO 7 MONTHS. THE EVALUATION PROCESS FOR INDIVIDUAL EDUCATIONAL PLANS, NEEDED TO JUSTIFY FUNDING FOR THESE SERVICES, CURRENTLY HAS A WAITING TIME OF 3 MONTHS. THAT MEANS, A CHILD IN CRISIS MIGHT FACE UP TO A YEAR OF WAITING BEFORE HAVING SERVICES IN PLACE. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT HIRING A SOCIAL WORKER WHO WOULD BE TASKED WITH PROVIDING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WHO ARE IN CRISIS, BOTH ACTING AS A LIAISON TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES AS WELL AS PROVIDING STOP-GAP MEASURES, E.G., ONE-ON-ONE COUNSELING, UNTIL LONG-TERM SERVICES CAN BE IDENTIFIED AND SET IN PLACE. THIS WORKER WOULD ALSO PROVIDE SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CENTERED AROUND COPING SKILLS, SOCIALIZATION, AND BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THIS WORKER WOULD PROVIDE PARENTING EDUCATION. THIS POSITION IS IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES OF OPPORTUNITY HOUSE TO OFFER SAFETY, SECURITY, STABILITY, AND COMMUNITY. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A - $50,000 TO BERKS CONNECTIONS/PRETRIAL SERVICES IN SUPPORT OF A REENTRY RESOURCE COORDINATOR TO ADDRESS INCREASED NEEDS OF REENTRANTS DUE TO COVID-19. WITH THE GRANT, BCPS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PROVIDE REENTRANTS WITH INFORMATION, REFERRAL, AND ASSISTANCE TO ENROLLMENT EVEN IF THEY MAY NOT NECESSARILY QUALIFY FOR THE PROGRAM. BCPS WOULD PURSUE A FULL TIME REENTRY RESOURCE COORDINATOR (RRC) TO OPERATE A REENTRY RESOURCE CENTER THAT WOULD BE THE SINGLE POINT OF CONTRACT FOR REENTRANTS IN NEED. THE RRC WOULD PROVIDE RESOURCES TO WALK-INS. ONGOING OUTREACH TO BERKS COUNTY JAIL SYSTEM, PROBATION AND PAROLE AGENTS, AND SERVICE PROVIDERS WOULD ALSO BE PERFORMED BY RRC TO ASSURE THAT CLIENTS ARE AWARE OF THE SERVICES THAT THEY CAN BENEFIT FROM AT BCPS. BCPS ANTICIPATES SERVING 200 CLIENTS THROUGH THE RESOURCE CENTER OVER THE NEXT YEAR. IMPACT GRANTS 2021 AS A RESULT OF A GIFT FROM MACKENIZE SCOTT, UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY LAUNCHED IMPACT GRANTS IN EARLY 2021, AIMED TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS/COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS TO EXPAND PROGRAMMING AND CAPACITY TO SERVE BERKS COUNTY'S MOST VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES. SEVEN GRANTS WERE AWARDED TOTALING $1,563,461 TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY ISSUES SUCH AS FOOD INSECURITY, YOUTH HOMELESSNESS, AND QUALITY EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. THE GRANTS RANGED FROM $93,000-$450,000. - $93,900 TO MARY'S SHELTER FOR RENOVATIONS AND OPERATION COSTS RELATED TO STRONG, AN 18-MONTH TRANSITIONAL HOUSING PROGRAM FOR HOMELESS YOUTH. THE STRONG PROGRAM WILL TARGET YOUTH AGES 16-22 LIVING IN BERKS COUNTY, THAT ARE RUNAWAY, HOMELESS, OR AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. IT WILL PROVIDE HOMELESS YOUTH WITH 18-MONTHS OF ACCESS TO SERVICES AND SUPPORTIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS. THE PROGRAM WILL PROVIDE THIS VULNERABLE POPULATION WITH A STRATEGY TO MEET THEIR IMMEDIATE NEEDS AND PROVIDE A LONG-TERM SAFE HOUSING SOLUTION, WHILE THEY ARE DEVELOPING THE SKILLS NEEDED TO LIVE INDEPENDENTLY. MARY'S SHELTER WILL UTILIZE ITS EXISTING NETWORK OF PROVIDERS AND SUCCESSFUL GROUP HOME MODEL TO IMPLEMENT SERVICES. PARTICIPANTS, WILL COME THROUGH THE DROP-IN-CENTER, THE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SUPPORT SERVICES (YESS) PROGRAM OR WILL BE REFERRED BY A PARTNERING AGENCY. PAST REFERRALS HAVE COME FROM: BERKS COALITION TO END HOMELESSNESS (BCEH), BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT (BCIU) AND BERKS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, THE LGBT CENTER, FREEDOM AND RESTORATION FOR EVERYONE ENSLAVED (FREE), FAMILY PROMISE. - $100,000 IMPACT GRANT TO BERKS LATINO WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, INC. (BLWDC) TO SUPPORT THE PURCHASE AND RENOVATIONS OF A NEW BERKS TEC CENTRO LOCATION. THE MISSION OF BLWDC IS TO MOVE LATINOS WHO ARE UNDER-EDUCATED OR UNDER-EMPLOYED OUT OF POVERTY BY PROVIDING SELF-AWARENESS, EDUCATION, A PATHWAY FOR YOUTH, TRAINING AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, AND EMPOWERMENT TO CREATE ECONOMIC WEALTH AND OPPORTUNITIES IN BERKS. BLWDC IS ESTABLISHING A TECHNICAL CENTER THAT OFFERS OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING, ADULT LITERACY, AND CAREER SERVICES. BLWDC EXPECTS THERE WILL BE A RETURN ON INVESTMENT TO BOTH THE LOCAL BUSINESSES AND THE INCREASE IN WAGES WILL CONTRIBUTE TO NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION. CASE MANAGEMENT WILL ALSO BE A STRONG COMPONENT OF THEIR PROGRAMMING. FUNDING REQUESTED THROUGH THE IMPACT GRANT WILL BE APPLIED TOWARD THE PURCHASE AND FIT-OUT OF A BUILDING IN SOUTH READING THAT WILL ENABLE BLWDC TO ESTABLISH ITS TECHNOLOGY CENTER. IN THE UPCOMING YEAR BLWDC WILL EXPAND ITS OCCUPATIONAL TRAINING. - $332,420 TO EXPAND STAFFING FOR MIDPENN LEGAL SERVICES TO SUPPORT THE BERKS COUNTY MEDIATION PREVENTION PROJECT. MIDPENN LEGAL HAS SEEN AN INCREASE IN HOUSING CASES RELATED TO EVICTION AND MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE WITH 253 CASES OPENED DURING 2019-2020, AND FROM JULY 1, 2020 TO APRIL 2021, THEIR BERKS COUNTY ADVOCATES OPENED 301 HOUSING CASES FOR ISSUES RELATED TO EVICTION AND MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE. DESPITE THE VARIOUS MORATORIA, ASSISTANCE WITH EVICTION OR MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE MATTERS HAVE STILL BEEN A COMMUNITY NEED. IN RESPONSE TO THE INCREASED NEED FOR LANDLORD/TENANT MEDIATION THAT RESULTED IN 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, ATTORNEY DON SMITH ASSISTED WITH PILOTING A PROGRAM IN JUDGE BUTLER'S MAGISTERIAL DISTRICT JUSTICE COURT (MDJ). BERKS COUNTY MEDIATION PREVENTION PROJECT WILL EXPAND UPON THIS SUCCESSFUL PILOT BY HIRING AND TRAINING AN ADDITIONAL ATTORNEY AS WELL AS A NON-ATTORNEY ADVOCATE "NAVIGATOR." THE NEW ATTORNEY WILL MANAGE THE PROJECT BY WORKING WITH THE BERKS COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION TO RECRUIT VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROJECT. THE ATTORNEY WILL ALSO BE ONSITE DURING LANDLORD/TENANT COURT ALONG WITH ATTORNEY VOLUNTEERS TO MEDIATE BETWEEN TENANTS AND LANDLORDS. IF THE TENANT IS ELIGIBLE FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE, THE NAVIGATOR WILL HELP THE TENANT APPLY FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE. APPLYING FOR RENTAL ASSISTANCE CAN BE OVERWHELMING AS IT OFTEN REQUIRES TENANTS TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF BACK RENT AND UTILITIES OFTEN REQUIRING CONTACT WITH THIRD PARTIES INCLUDING UTILITY PROVIDERS. THE NAVIGATOR WILL ASSIST TENANTS TO OBTAIN THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION TO IMPROVE THEIR CHANCES OF OBTAINING THE NEEDED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. MIDPENN WILL THEN WORK WITH THE MDJ TO HAVE THE MATTER CONTINUED. - $320,694 TO SUSTAIN AND EXPAND STAFFING FOR READING HOSPITAL TOWER HEALTH'S STREET MEDICINE PROGRAM WHICH SERVES THE VULNERABLE HOMELESS POPULATION. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC HAS PROVIDED CHALLENGES TO THE TRADITIONAL IN-PERSON MODEL TO SEE PATIENTS IN MOST CLINICAL ENVIRONMENTS. WHILE MOST PATIENTS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO RAPIDLY TRANSITION TO TELEMEDICINE CONTACTS WITH THEIR PHYSICIANS, THE HOMELESS POPULATION IS OFTEN FACED WITH OBSTACLES TO HEALTHCARE RESOURCES DURING EPIDEMICS. THE ABSENCE OF SMARTPHONES, WIRELESS ACCESS, LACK OF PRIVACY AND LOW HEALTH LITERACY ALL MAKE TYPICAL TELEMEDICINE SOLUTIONS LOGISTICALLY DIFFICULT FOR THIS POPULATION. IN RESPONSE, THE SM PROGRAM INTENDS TO OFFER TELEMEDICINE SERVICES VIA A KIOSK LOCATED AT HOPE RESCUE. THIS RESOURCE WILL SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASE ACCESS TO PRIMARY AND SPECIALTY CARE, AS WELL AS ROUTINE DISEASE FOLLOW-UP AND COUNSELING. - $146,161 TO OPPORTUNITY HOUSE'S SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO MAINTAIN THEIR STATUS AS THE ONLY KEYSTONE STAR 4 CHILDCARE PROVIDER AND PREPARE FOR CENTER EXPANSION. OPPORTUNITY HOUSE WILL MAKE THE NECESSARY CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS TO THE SECOND STREET LEARNING CENTER THAT ENABLES THEM TO BE MORE PREPARED FOR THE UPCOMING ENVIRONMENTAL RATING SCALE TO MAINTAIN THEIR KEYSTONE STAR 4 LEVEL. SUCH CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS INCLUDE REPLACEMENT OF HVAC SYSTEMS, PLUMBING, AND CLASSROOM UPDATES. ONCE RENOVATIONS ARE COMPLETED, ONGOING MAINTENANCE COSTS AND REPAIRS WILL BE INCLUDED AS PART OF OPPORTUNITY HOUSE'S ANNUAL BUDGET. THE AGENCY IS CURRENTLY EXPLORING OPTIONS TO CREATE/MAINTAIN A CAPITAL RESERVE FUND TO FINANCE FUTURE AGENCY RENOVATIONS. COMPLETING THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT ALSO ENABLES OPPORTUNITY HOUSE TO BEGIN A PROCESS OF DETERMINING FEASIBILITY FOR A SECOND LOCATION. - $120,000 TO ASSIST 211 OPERATED BY UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL FULL-TIME STAFF PERSON TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING DEMAND AT THE PA 211 EAST CALL CENTER AND ASSIST WITH DECREASING WAIT TIMES FOR CALLERS IN NEED OF HELP. OVER THE PAST YEAR, INCOMING INQUIRIES TO PA211 EAST HAVE INCREASED 14.46% WITH NO ACCOMPANYING INCREASE IN STAFFING. IN ADDITION, NEW INITIATIVES AND PROGRAMS INCREASED THE NUMBER OF HOUSING-RELATED CALLS, WHICH REQUIRE SPECIALLY-TRAINED STAFF AND ARE TYPICALLY OF A LONGER DURATION THAN INFORMATION & REFERRAL CALLS. THIS DYNAMIC DECREASED THE AMOUNT OF STAFF TIME AVAILABLE TO SUPPORT THE INCREASE IN DEMAND. AS A RESULT, WAIT TIMES AND ABANDON RATES INCREASED AND NEGATIVELY IMPACTED CUSTOMERS' EXPERIENCES. UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY IS REQUESTING A $120,000 IMPACT GRANT TO HIRE AN ADDITIONAL CALL CENTER SPECIALIST FOCUSED ON BERKS COUNTY. PA211 EAST AIMS TO IMPROVE THE CALLER'S EXPERIENCE AND DECREASE THE STRESS LEVELS OF CURRENT STAFF BY ADDING I&R STAFF TO DIFFUSE THE CALL VOLUME, WHICH WILL LEAD TO REDUCED WAIT TIMES, LOWER CALL ABANDON RATES, HIGHER CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AND IMPROVED OUTCOMES. PA211 EAST ALSO INTENDS TO OVERHAUL THEIR DELIVERY BY BETTER COORDINATING STAFF SHIFTS TO PROVIDE EXTENDED EVENING HOURS FOR CALL, TEXT, AND WEB CHAT OPTIONS. - $450,000 TO HELPING HARVEST TO SUPPORT EXPANSION OF COLD STORAGE IN THE WAREHOUSE TO PROVIDE HEALTHIER FOOD CHOICES AND TO MEET INCREASED FOOD INSECURITIES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE COVID PANDEMIC HAD A SEVERE IMPACT ON THE OPERATIONS OF HELPING HARVEST ON MANY LEVELS. AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC, AND ITS ECONOMIC FALLOUT, THE CONDITIONS CREATED AN IMMEDIATE SPIKE IN THE DEMAND FOR FOOD ASSISTANCE. BASED ON FORECASTS OF CONTINUING INCREASED DEMAND FOR FOOD DISTRIBUTION, THE BOARD/STAFF LEADERSHIP OF HELPING HARVEST DECIDED EXPANDING ON-SITE COLD STORAGE WAS A PRIORITY. FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A THE EXPANSION WILL PROVIDE TWO NEW COLD STORAGE UNITS, EACH WITH THE FLEXIBILITY TO SERVE AS A FREEZER OR A REFRIGERATOR - DEPENDING ON INVENTORY. THE TWO NEW UNITS WILL PROVIDE 250 ADDITIONAL PALLET SPOTS OF STORAGE - INCREASING CURRENT CAPACITY BY 50%. MOST IMPORTANTLY, THE EXPANSION WILL ALLOW STORAGE OF 250,000 MORE POUNDS OF HEALTHY, PERISHABLE FOODS TO DISTRIBUTE TO THE 200 PLUS CHARITABLE FOOD PROGRAMS SUPPORTED IN BERKS COUNTY TO BETTER NOURISH NEIGHBORS IN NEED. THIS REQUESTED FUNDING OF $450,000 FROM THE UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY WILL UNDERWRITE A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION (APPROXIMATELY 50%) OF THE CONSTRUCTION COSTS OF THE COLD STORAGE EXPANSION PROJECT. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS ARE RELATED: SANTINA AND PETER CONNORS SPOUSES SUE AND CRAIG PERROTY SPOUSES TWO MARRIED COUPLES MAINTAIN POSITIONS ON THE UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS SITUATION OCCURS BECAUSE IT IS A COMMON PRACTICE FOR A HUSBAND AND WIFE TEAM TO SERVE AS CO-CHAIRS OF THE ANNUAL FUND-RAISING CAMPAIGN, WHICH HAS BEEN A VERY SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR APPROACH WITH THE VOLUNTEERS. THE COUPLES REPRESENT PAST AND/OR CURRENT AND/OR FUTURE CAMPAIGN CO-CHAIRS. NO OTHER BOARD MEMBERS ARE RELATED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE AND REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVE A COPY OF THE FORM 990. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DISCLOSURE OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AN INTERESTED PARTY IS UNDER A CONTINUING OBLIGATION TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AS SOON AS IT IS KNOWN, OR REASONABLY SHOULD BE KNOWN. AN INTERESTED PARTY SHALL COMPLETE A QUESTIONNAIRE/DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, IN THE FORM ATTACHED, TO FULLY AND COMPLETELY DISCLOSE THE MATERIAL FACTS ABOUT ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED UPON HIS OR HER ASSOCIATION WITH UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY AND SHALL BE UPDATED ANNUALLY. AN ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE COMPLETED AT SUCH TIMES AS AN ACTUAL POTENTIAL CONFLICT ARISES. FOR BOARD MEMBERS, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT, WHO WILL REVIEW THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND PRESENT A SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS TO THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE. THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE SHALL REVIEW THE SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS PREPARED BY THE PRESIDENT AND PRESENT A REPORT TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. IN THE CASE OF MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE, THE INVESTMENT COMMITTEE AND THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT, WHO WILL REVIEW THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND PRESENT A SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. IN THE CASE OF STAFF, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS SHALL BE PRESENTED TO THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, WHO WILL REVIEW THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS AND PRESENT A SUMMARY OF THE FINDINGS TO THE PRESIDENT IN THE SPRING OF EACH YEAR. IN THE CASE OF THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, THE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE PRESIDENT. THE PRESIDENT SHALL PROVIDE HIS/HER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE PRESIDENT SHALL FILE THE VOLUNTEER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WITH THE OFFICIAL CORPORATE RECORDS OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY. THE SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION SHALL FILE THE STAFF DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS WITH OTHER EMPLOYEE RECORDS. GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR THE REVIEW OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WHENEVER THERE IS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS BETWEEN UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY AND AN INTERESTED PARTY, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UPON THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE, SHALL DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSE. THIS SHALL INCLUDE, BUT IS NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, INVOKING THE PROCEDURES DESCRIBED IN SECTION V BELOW, WITH RESPECT TO A SPECIFIC PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION. WHERE THE ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT INVOLVES AN EMPLOYEE OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT, THE PRESIDENT SHALL, IN THE FIRST INSTANCE, BE RESPONSIBLE FOR REVIEWING THE MATTER AND MAY TAKE APPROPRIATE ACTION AS NECESSARY TO PROTECT THE INTERESTS OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY. THE PRESIDENT SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE RESULTS OF ANY REVIEW AND ACTION SHALL BE REPORTED TO THE CHAIRMAN. WHEN REPORTED TO THE CHAIRMAN, THE CHAIRMAN, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, SHALL DETERMINE IF ANY FURTHER BOARD REVIEW OR ACTION IS REQUIRED. PROCEDURES FOR ADDRESSING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST SPECIFIC TRANSACTIONS WHERE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS BETWEEN THE INTERESTS OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY AND AN INTERESTED PARTY WITH RESPECT TO A SPECIFIC PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION, THE UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY SHALL REFRAIN FROM THE PROPOSED ACTION ON TRANSACTION UNTIL SUCH TIME AS THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION HAS BEEN APPROVED BY THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE FOLLOWING PROCEDURES MAY APPLY: AN INTERESTED PARTY WHO HAS AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO A PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION OF THE ORGANIZATION SHALL NOT PARTICIPATE, AND MAY BE EXCUSED FROM THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISION MAKING, WITH RESPECT TO SUCH ACTION OR TRANSACTION. UPON REQUEST BY THE BOARD, THE INTERESTED PARTY MAY ANSWER QUESTIONS OR PROVIDE MATERIAL OR FACTUAL INFORMATION ABOUT THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS MAY APPROVE THE PROPOSED ACTION OR TRANSACTION UPON FINDING THAT IT IS IN THE BEST INTERESTS OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY. THE BOARD SHALL CONSIDER WHETHER THE TERMS OF THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION ARE FAIR AND REASONABLE TO THE UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY AND WHETHER IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE, WITH REASONABLE EFFORT, TO FIND A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS ARRANGEMENT WITH A PARTNER OR ENTITY THAT IS NOT AN INTERESTED PARTY. APPROVAL BY THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SHALL BE BY VOTE OF A MAJORITY OF DIRECTORS IN ATTENDANCE AT A REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AN INTERESTED PARTY SHALL NEITHER BE COUNTED FOR PURPOSES OF DETERMINING WHETHER A QUORUM IS PRESENT NOR FOR THE PURPOSES OF DETERMINING WHAT CONSTITUTES A MAJORITY VOTE OF DIRECTORS IN ATTENDANCE. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING SHALL REFLECT THAT THE CONFLICT DISCLOSURE WAS MADE, THE VOTE TAKEN AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, THE ABSTENTION FROM VOTING AND PARTICIPATION BY THE INTERESTED PARTY. VIOLATIONS OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS REASON TO BELIEVE THAT AN INTERESTED PARTY HAS FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL INFORM THE PERSON OF THE BASIS FOR SUCH BELIEF AND AFFORD THE PERSON AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPLAIN THE ALLEGED FAILURE TO DISCLOSE. IF, AFTER HEARING THE RESPONSE OF THE INTERESTED PARTY AND MAKING SUCH FURTHER INVESTIGATION, AS MAY BE WARRANTED IN THE CIRCUMSTANCES, THE BOARD DETERMINES THAT THE INTERESTED PARTY HAS, IN FACT, FAILED TO DISCLOSE AN ACTUAL OR POSSIBLE CONFLICT OF INTEREST, IT SHALL TAKE APPROPRIATE CORRECTIVE ACTION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PROCEDURES: UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY'S PRIMARY OBJECTIVE IS TO PROVIDE A REASONABLE AND COMPETITIVE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION OPPORTUNITY CONSISTENT WITH COMPENSATION PRACTICES FOR INDIVIDUALS POSSESSING THE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO IMPROVE THE OVERALL PERFORMANCE OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION PHILOSOPHY IS DESIGNED TO: - ENCOURAGE THE ATTRACTION AND RETENTION OF A HIGH CALIBER EXECUTIVE - REINFORCE THE GOALS FOR THE ORGANIZATION BY SUPPORTING TEAMWORK AND COLLABORATION - ENSURE THAT PAY IS PERCEIVED TO BE FAIR AND EQUITABLE - BE FLEXIBLE TO REWARD INDIVIDUAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS AS WELL AS ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS - ENSURE THAT THE PROGRAM IS EASY TO EXPLAIN, UNDERSTAND AND ADMINISTER - BALANCE THE NEED TO BE COMPETITIVE WITH THE LIMITS OF AVAILABLE FINANCIAL RESOURCES THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD LEADS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN THE EVALUATION OF THE PRESIDENT'S PERFORMANCE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE PRESIDENT PRESENTS TO THE CHAIRPERSON INFORMATION ON THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION AND ITS PROGRESS TOWARD ACHIEVING THE GOALS OUTLINED IN THE STRATEGIC PLAN, THE FULFILLMENT OF HIS/HER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES AS OUTLINED IN THE POSITION DESCRIPTION, AND THE MANNER IN WHICH THE CHALLENGES OF THE ORGANIZATION HAVE BEEN ADDRESSED AND THE OPPORTUNITIES TAKEN. THE PRESIDENT ALSO DEFINES AND DISCUSSES CURRENT AND FUTURE ORGANIZATIONAL CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES. THIS INFORMATION IS SHARED WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. IN ADDITION TO THE ANNUAL REVIEW, A PRESIDENT'S EVALUATION SURVEY IS CONDUCTED SEMI-ANNUALLY WITH FULL BOARD PARTICIPATION, THE RESULTS OF WHICH ARE COMPILED AND ANALYZED BY A THIRD-PARTY PROVIDER HAVING NO VESTED INTEREST IN THE OUTCOME OF THIS PROCESS. A FORMAL REPORT IS PRESENTED BY THE PROVIDER FIRST TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR INITIAL DISCUSSION, THEN TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS PART OF AN EXECUTIVE SESSION. FOLLOWING THIS SESSION, THE CHAIRPERSON MEETS WITH THE PRESIDENT AND SHARES THE RESULTS OF THE GROUP EVALUATION AS WELL AS ANY GOALS OR SUGGESTIONS THE BOARD HAS RELATIVE TO THE INFORMATION PRESENTED AND THE FUTURE DIRECTION OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE BOARD COMMUNICATES THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT VERBALLY TO THE PRESIDENT AND THE INFORMATION IS CAPTURED THROUGH THE MINUTES OF THE EXECUTIVE SESSIONS FOR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE RESULTS OF THE ASSESSMENT ARE INCLUDED IN THE PRESIDENT'S PERSONNEL FILE. THE LEVEL AND FORM OF COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED FOLLOWING A REVIEW OF LOCAL COMPENSATION LEVELS OF CEO'S OF ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE, AS WELL AS THE COMPENSATION LEVELS OF CEO'S OF UNITED WAY ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND SCOPE. WHILE UNITED WAY FOCUSES ON OTHER UNITED WAYS AND NONPROFITS TO BENCHMARK COMPENSATION, THE ORGANIZATION UNDERSTANDS THAT THE MARKET FOR EXECUTIVE TALENT MAY BE BROADER THAN THE GROUP OF CHARITIES. MARKET INFORMATION FROM ADDITIONAL MARKET SEGMENTS AND PUBLISHED NOT-FOR-PROFIT COMPENSATION SURVEYS, MAY BE USED AS A SUPPLEMENT. THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL COMPENSATION IS COMMUNICATED BOTH VERBALLY AND IN WRITING TO THE PRESIDENT AND IS INCLUDED IN HIS/HER PERSONNEL FILE. KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION PROCEDURES: COMPENSATION PROCEDURES FOR KEY EMPLOYEES OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY FOLLOW THE ORGANIZATION'S SALARY AND ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM AND THE PERSONNEL POLICIES AS PROVIDED TO ALL STAFF. THE COMPETITIVENESS OF THE SALARY STRUCTURE AT UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY WILL BE ASSESSED PERIODICALLY, AS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT, BUT NOT MORE THAN EVERY THREE YEARS, BASED ON SURVEYS OF SALARIES PAID BY OTHER EMPLOYERS FOR SIMILAR WORK. AN OUTSIDE HUMAN RESOURCES FIRM NORMALLY DOES THE ASSESSMENT. IF THERE IS EVIDENCE OF A CHANGE IN GENERAL SALARY LEVELS, THE SALARY RANGES ARE ADJUSTED ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM'S OBJECTIVES, WITH THE APPROVAL OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (SEE BELOW). THESE ADJUSTMENTS DO NOT CHANGE THE GRADES TO WHICH POSITIONS ARE ASSIGNED AND DO NOT RESULT IN AUTOMATIC CHANGES IN INDIVIDUAL SALARIES. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, SITTING AS THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE, SHALL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE SALARY STRUCTURE. THE REVIEW AND APPROVAL NORMALLY FOLLOWS THE ASSESSMENT DONE BY AN OUTSIDE HUMAN RESOURCES FIRM TO DETERMINE WHETHER CHANGES HAVE OCCURRED IN THE GENERAL SALARY LEVELS. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WILL DETERMINE IF A REPORT ON THE ORGANIZATION'S COMPENSATION PLAN/SALARY STRUCTURE SHALL BE MADE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY'S POLICY IS THAT SALARY INCREASES ARE BASED ON MERIT AND SHOULD REFLECT AN EMPLOYEE'S CONTRIBUTION TO THE ORGANIZATION IN RELATION TO THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF HIS OR HER POSITION. SALARY INCREASES MAY BE LIMITED BY THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. THE SALARY ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM, THEREFORE, HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO PROVIDE THE BEST PERFORMERS WITH HIGHER PERCENTAGES OF MERIT INCREASES. WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SPECIAL TYPES OF SALARY ADJUSTMENTS, MERIT INCREASES ARE THE ONLY TYPE OF SALARY INCREASES NORMALLY GRANTED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 COMPLIANCE WITH PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS: IN GENERAL, EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS MUST MAKE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION CERTAIN ANNUAL RETURNS AND APPLICATIONS FOR EXEMPTION, AND MUST PROVIDE COPIES OF SUCH RETURNS AND APPLICATIONS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO REQUEST THEM. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THIS REQUIREMENT, UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY ADHERES TO THE FOLLOWING: - IN RESPONSE TO A WRITTEN REQUEST AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY, A COPY OF THE COVERED TAX DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED TO THE REQUESTER WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS. PER IRS GUIDANCE, A REQUEST THAT IS FAXED, E-MAILED OR SENT BY PRIVATE COURIER IS CONSIDERED A WRITTEN REQUEST. - IN RESPONSE TO AN IN-PERSON REQUEST AT THE PRINCIPAL OFFICE OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY, A COPY OF THE COVERED TAX DOCUMENTS SHALL GENERALLY BE PROVIDED THE DAY OF THE REQUEST. - REQUESTS EITHER IN-PERSON OR WRITTEN SHALL BE PROVIDED INFORMATION THAT OFFERS THE REQUESTOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS THE DOCUMENTS FREE OF CHARGE VIA THE WEB, OR AT A COST SHOULD A HARD COPY BE REQUESTED. - UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY SHALL CHARGE A REASONABLE FEE FOR COPYING COSTS AND THE ACTUAL COST OF POSTAGE BEFORE PROVIDING COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS. REASONABLE FEES FOR COPYING ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE IRS STANDARD CHARGE OF NO MORE THAN $.20 PER PAGE, WHILE POSTAGE FEES SHALL BE THE ACTUAL COST INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION. - TIMELY NOTICE OF THE APPROXIMATE COST AND ACCEPTABLE FORM OF PAYMENT WILL BE PROVIDED WITHIN SEVEN DAYS OF RECEIPT OF THE REQUEST IF IN WRITING OR IMMEDIATELY UPON A REQUEST FROM AN IN-PERSON REQUEST. ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PAYMENT INCLUDE CASH AND MONEY ORDER (IN THE CASE OF AN IN-PERSON REQUEST) AND CERTIFIED CHECK, MONEY ORDER, AND PERSONAL CHECK OR CREDIT CARD, IN THE CASE OF A WRITTEN REQUEST. PAYMENT IN FULL IS DUE PRIOR TO PROVIDING COPIES. - THE NAMES OR ADDRESSES OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CONTRIBUTORS ON ITS ANNUAL RETURN SHALL NOT BE DISCLOSED IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS REGULATIONS. PUBLIC INSPECTION OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS: UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY IS COMMITTED TO OPENNESS AND TRANSPARENCY TO DONORS, FUNDERS, PARTNER AGENCIES, GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, ITS VARIOUS STAKEHOLDERS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROACTIVE DISCLOSURE AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE GOVERNANCE, OPERATIONS, AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION CONCERNING UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY IS AVAILABLE. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION AT THE OFFICE OF UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY: - ALL DOCUMENTS AS REQUIRED BY FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAW, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IRS FORM 990. - ANNUAL REPORT - ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION - AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS REPORT - COMUNITY IMPACT REPORTS - READY.SET.READ! REPORTS - CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY - RECORD RETENTION - CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - ORGANIZATIONAL BY-LAWS - MISSION STATEMENT - VISION STATEMENT - DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION POLICY PERSONS REQUESTING HARD COPIES OF DOCUMENTS SHALL BE PROVIDED INFORMATION THAT OFFERS THE REQUESTOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO ACCESS THE INFORMATION FREE OF CHARGE VIA THE WEB. UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY SHALL CHARGE A REASONABLE FEE FOR COPYING COSTS AND THE ACTUAL COST OF POSTAGE BEFORE PROVIDING COPIES OF THE DOCUMENTS IF A HARD COPY IS REQUESTED. REASONABLE FEES FOR COPYING ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE IRS STANDARD CHARGE OF NO MORE THAN $.20 PER PAGE WHILE POSTAGE FEES SHALL BE THE ACTUAL COST INCURRED BY THE ORGANIZATION. THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE ACCESSIBLE VIA UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY WEB-SITE AT WWW.UWBERKS.ORG. - ANNUAL REPORT - AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTS REPORT - CODE OF ETHICS AND CONDUCT AND WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY - LINKS TO FORM 990 VIA CHARITY NAVIGATOR AND GUIDESTAR - MISSION STATEMENT - VISION STATEMENT FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9: UNREALIZED GAIN/LOSS ON BENEFICIAL INTEREST 67,218. TRANSFERS BETWEEN NET ASSET RESTRICTIONS -116,336. CHANGE IN DONOR DESIGNATIONS -151,444.