The Community Foundation holds a variety of special events each spring and fall.
Here's what's coming up soon:
- The Door Opener Society Dinner, April 24, 2008
- The Thun Award Dinner, May 9, 2008
- Community Foundation Investment Briefing, May 20, 2008
- Annual Scholarship Luncheon, May 29, 2008
Youth Advisory Committee Raises More Than $50,000
The Community Foundation's YAC program teaches local teens about philanthropy through fundraising and grantmaking. Click here to read about their accomplishment.
Brynn Lee Feather Fund Auctioning Sports Items
Help fight cancer and diabetes by bidding on sports items to benefit the Brynn Lee Feather Fund. Click here to see what's being offered.
Foundation Grants to Start Countywide
K-9 Unit
Grants from several funds at the Community Foundation will be used to create a Countywide K9 Unit. Click here to learn more.
Foundation to Administer Royals Charities
The Reading Royals Hockey Team of the ECHL has selected the Community Foundation to administer Royals Charities, which raises money for underprivileged youth and nonprofit organizations. Click here to learn more.
Foundation Releases Report on Impact of Diversity Alliance Fund
The Community Foundation created the Diversity Alliance Fund to address issues facing the gay and lesbian population in Berks County. Over the past two years, grants from the fund have increased the amount of information and the number of services available .
Click here to read the full report.
SCHOLARSHIPS Available
The Community Foundation is seeking applicants for more than 23 scholarship funds. Additional scholarships are available through the guidance departments at local schools. Click here to learn more.
GRANTS Available for Alzheimer's Caregivers
The Margaret B. Moeller Fund for Alzheimer's Home-Care Companions is currently accepting applications from Boyertown-area families who are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease. Click here to learn more and apply online.
GRANTS Available from the Berks County Tennis Fund
The Berks County Tennis Fund is accepting applications from organizations that seek funding for programs that introduce Berks County children to tennis. Click here to learn more and download an application.
GRANTS Available from the Support Performing Artists Fund
The Support Performing Artists Fund provides grants for performing artists at critical points in their careers. Click here to learn more and download an application.
Jess's Sunshine Fund is currently accepting applications from Boyertown-area familes who are caring for a dependent child who suffers from a catastrophic illness. Click here to learn more and apply online.
GRANTS Available to Help Berks County Children
The Arthur O. and Clara M. Schlegel Fund makes grants to assist with the treatment of Berks County children who suffer from a physical disfigurement. Click here to learn more and download an application.
NEW! Become a Community Sponsor
Community Sponsors provide ongoing support for the Community Foundation's work. Click here to download a brochure to learn more.
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NEW! Albert Boscov Discusses Downtown Revitalization and the Foundation Building
Design Begins on Headquarters and Community Conference Center
The building will be constructed at the corner of Third and Court streets in downtown Reading and will feature much-needed meeting space for community groups. 
METROPOLITAN EDISON
COMPANY SUSTAINABLE
ENERGY FUND
SPECIAL REPORT on Educational Attainment Levels in Berks County
The Community Foundation commissioned a study of educational attainment levels in Berks County. The report was released at a Chamber breakfast on June 6th at the Sheraton. Click here to download the study.
SPECIAL REPORT on the Health
Status of Berks County Residents
Click here to see the first-ever report on the health status of Berks County residents....
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610.685.2223 - fax: 610.685.2240 - email: info@bccf.org
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