SPECIAL ADVERTISING SEC TION
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHTS
Animal Rescue League of Berks County 58 Kennel Rd., Birdsboro | 610.373.8830 | berksarl.org For more than 4,500 animals last year, the Animal Rescue League of Berks County was the glimmer of hope they needed to get a second, or even a third, chance in life. We simply can’t do this life-saving work without people like you with big hearts and a commitment to helping animals in need. Join us at our fourth annual Mingle at the Museum event on June 17, 2023, from 6–9pm featuring fine food, fabulous prizes and fun entertainment. Enjoy the rich atmosphere of the Reading Public Museum and a celebration to raise money for homeless pets in Berks County. For tickets, visit berksarl.org/mingle.
Olivet Boys & Girls Club 610.373.1314 | olivetbgc.org Olivet Boys & Girls Club enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as healthy, productive, caring, responsible citizens. Our programs address the region’s most pressing and immediate youth issues of education support, afterschool programming and mentoring—all of which is provided by caring and knowledgeable staff. Please consider a gift today for a better—no, GREAT—tomorrow.
New Journey Community Outreach 138 S. 6th St., Reading | 610.375.2662 | njcoinc.org
South Mountain YMCA Camps
New Journey Community Outreach addresses food and clothing insecurities in our community by providing daily soup kitchen lunches, weekly food pantry distributions and weekly clothing center hours. Thank you to our frontline staff, our volunteers, our donors and the United Way of Berks County for their unyielding support. To learn how you can help us Fight Poverty and Feed Hope, contact Christie Botterbusch, Executive Director, at cbotterbusch@njcoinc.org.
201 Cushion Peak Rd., Wernersville 610.670.2267 | smymca.org We welcome you to the mountain and invite you to share in our Fire of Friendship, determined in our belief that every person shares the potential to grow in wisdom, to discover their unique and independent voice, to nurture others and to engage their communities. The fun and challenging programs we offer foster communication, trust, problem-solving and deeper spiritual connections, while preparing young people to lead and be led.
Learn more about our mission at Dayspringhomes.org berkscountyliving.com | APRIL 2023
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