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…
VIEW OCTOBER 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…
Screenings for Seniors: Ensuring Continued Health in the Later Years By Robert Rice, MSN, RN, PMH-BC, CNE We know we need to see our healthcare providers more as we get older, but seniors are sometimes unaware of exactly how often they should have a physical exam, receive important vaccines, or get tests for different health…
VIEW SEPTEMBER 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…
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…
PRESS RELEASE READING, PA— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LuAnn Oatman, President of Berks Encore, Appointed Chairman of Meals on Wheels America Board Berks Encore is proud to announce that LuAnn Oatman, President and CEO, has been elected as the new Chairman of the Board for Meals on Wheels America, a national organization that has been at…
By Lori Gerhart, VP Advancement Last month we celebrated the 4th of July – Independence Day – a holiday that recognizes our forefathers’ decision to make a complete break with Britain and its King to claim the power of an independent country. The stirring words of the Declaration of Independence were designed to inspire and…
Dear Care+ Care Manager, I recently visited my elderly brother and his wife at their home and was shocked to see their current living situation. Their home has become dangerously cluttered, and I am deeply concerned for their well-being. They are loving and kind individuals, but collectibles, clothing and sports memorabilia have taken over their…
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…
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.
