By: Julian O’Brien, Berks Encore Marketing Intern Next up for our Volunteer Spotlight is Elmira Atkins, better known as Ellie. Ellie (73) resides in Topton, PA where she has 2 sons, 4 grandchildren, and 1 great-grandson. Ellie has been devoting her time to volunteering for over 10 years now. She started volunteering at the Topton…
VIEW AUGUST BERKS ENCORE NEWS In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A…
View Berks Encore News In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A schedule…
View Berks Encore News In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A schedule…
The Varone’s started their wellness journey with Berks Encore after Chris recovered from heart valve replacement surgery. He was looking for an opportunity to continue his cardiac rehabilitation, so he and his wife Janice joined the Healthy Steps in Motion Class. The class focuses on building body strength, increasing flexibility and improving balance. Each…
Local businesses play a significant role in fostering volunteering and teamwork within the community. Berks Encore and its volunteers pack and deliver more than 600 meals every weekday, requiring a dedicated team to ensure deliveries. Many of our volunteers are retired but we also have several employees from local companies that juggle their commitment to…
View Berks Encore News In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A schedule…
Volunteer Spotlight Tiffany Billingsley has been volunteering with Berks Encore (Meals on Wheels) since 2021. She grew up in Sebastian, Florida and attended Florida State University. She is happily married to her husband Chad, and has a son named, Brooks. Tiffany has been volunteering for her entire adult life and can’t remember the last time…
View Berks Encore News In Each Issue Published monthly by Berks Encore, Berks Encore News covers the news most important to Berks County residents over the age of 50. Each issue includes the following sections: Agency Happenings Learn what’s happening at Berks Encore Volunteer Spotlight Feature on a Berks Encore volunteer Center News A schedule…
Volunteer Spotlight Rick and Joellen Roebuck have been volunteering with Berks Encore since 2012. They are a retired couple from Bern Township who have shared their time as volunteers with a number of local organizations. Rick volunteered for Big Brothers Bigs Sisters and was the Assistant Scout Master for a local Boy Scout Troop for…
We are thrilled to share Berks Encore has adopted a new brand with the same heartfelt mission! Berks Encore’s meals on wheels program will now be known as Meals on Wheels Berks County! This change reflects our deep commitment to serving older adults and our homebound neighbors in Berks County with nourishing meals and heartfelt connections.
While the brand for our program is evolving, the care, compassion, and dedication you’ve come to know and trust will remain the same. For decades, we’ve been delivering more than just meals. We deliver comfort, kindness, and independence to those who need it most. Under the auspices of Berks Encore, Meals on Wheels Berks County is proud to stand with a national movement while staying rooted in the unique needs of our local community.
Together we’ll continue to make a difference – one meal, one smile, and one visit at a time.
