MAKING AN IMPACT! Meals on Wheels: Making An Impact With More Than Just Food By Lori Gerhart, VP Advancement When Bill’s wife passed away, his once lively home was filled with silence. For more than 60 years, Bill and his wife had shared their living room, filled with memories and conversations. But now, the quiet…
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…
VIEW DECEMBER 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…
Fleetwood Area School District receives donation from retirement community MAIDENCREEK TOWNSHIP, Pa., Nov. 20, 2024 — During a small presentation in front of Keystone Villa at Fleetwood residents, Marketing Director Danielle Pack presented Dr. Greg Miller, superintendent of Fleetwood Area School District, with a check for $610.85. The funds were raised during the community’s fall…
This holiday season, we hope you’ll share the love by supporting our aging neighbors right here in Berks County. If you are in the market for a new car, consider a Subaru. Now through January 2, 2025, Subaru of America and its retailers are donating a minimum of $300 to a charity for every new…
VIEW NOVEMBER 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…
Use Your R-M-D as a Q-C-D to make a B-I-G Difference! By Lori Gerhart, VP Advancement As the end of the year approaches, Berks Encore and other non-profits will be reaching out for support to help wrap up the year. Like many other organizations, gifts received at year-end make up a significant amount of the…
As the season of giving approaches, there’s no better way to spread warmth and kindness than by becoming a Meals on Wheels volunteer. The Meals on Wheels program does more than just deliver nutritious meals—it brings safety, companionship, and a sense of community to older adults who might otherwise feel isolated. This giving season, why…
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…
Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians (LAMP). LAMP offers many benefits —FREE OF CHARGE— to seniors who have difficulty reading standard print materials due to a visual, physical, cognitive, or reading disability. LAMP’s patrons can receive audio books (and talking book players), large print books, or hard-copy braille books by postage-free mail to and from…
