Jim and Faylene Beltz of Hamburg, PA, are a couple whose lives have been defined by a deep commitment to their family, careers, and community. Married for over 40 years, their dedication to helping others shines through in all they do. Faylene, taught third grade for 30 years-27 of those in the Tulpehocken School District…
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT A Lifetime of Giving Back At 75, Meridith Gaskins is a shining example of a life dedicated to helping others. Living in Douglassville with her husband, Fred, Meridith cherishes her close-knit family, including their three children and four grandchildren, who all live nearby. With a bachelor’s degree in education from Mansfield University, Meridith…
Barbara Shares her Story of why she enjoys volunteering and giving back to her community! Meet Barbara Kline Geisler, a dedicated volunteer with a heart for service. At 69, Barbara lives in Shillington and is surrounded by family— her daughter, two grandsons, one granddaughter, and her three cherished cats, Stella, Sherman, and Sally. After a…
Berks Encore hosted a Volunteer Appreciation Picnic on Thursday, September 12th at Maiers Grove Park in Blandon. The event welcomed 130 volunteers who were honored for their dedication to helping Berks Encore serve Berks County seniors with an array of services from Meals on Wheels to Medicare counseling, office support and much more. Berks Encore…
Bridging Generations Through Service Sarah Glase, 71, lives in Mohnton, PA, with her husband Ken. They have two adult children and four grandchildren. Sarah’s granddaughter, Kayla Craft, 17, from Sinking Springs, volunteers with her at the Berks Encore Mifflin Center packing and delivering Meals on Wheels. Sarah began her volunteer work after retiring from Governor…
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…
Meet Audrey Owens and Donna Harris. These ladies are two of the many wonderful volunteers we have here. You can find them at the front desk at the Reading Center. They will be there to answer phone calls and greet people when they come into Berks Encore. These ladies are a tremendous help here and…
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…
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…
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…
