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Welcome to your resource for charitable gift planning!

It's no secret that the programs of United Way of Berks County depend upon your goodwill. We've created this easy-to-understand Web site to help you dream a little, about our future and yours. There are many easy giving options from which you can choose—strategies that enhance your personal well being, as well as UWBC.

If you're not sure where to begin, try our Build Your Gift planner. By answering a few basic questions, this interactive tool steps you through the process of narrowing down your choices. It's fun and easy to use!

If you already have gift options in mind, click on Compare Gifts to see how your choices match up or click on eBrochures to request specific information on a planning option. If you get lost, rest assured that we're always here to help. Simply contact Jean Morrow at 610-685-4587 or jeanmor@uwberks.org with any questions. Happy dreaming!

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United Way's Mission

To be the steward of a voluntary community process which harnesses human and financial resources toward building a stronger community through collaborative resolution of identified health and human service challenges.

United Way's Vision

The United Way of Berks County will enhance the quality of life in our community by mobilizing the desire and capacity of people to care for one another.

United Way's Core Values

United Way of Berks County's role as a leader in the health and human services sector requires all persons involved with United Way of Berks County to assume responsibility of maintaining the public's trust.  To fulfill this obligation to the community and to ourselves, our Core Values provide the foundation on which we base our actions and decisions.  They are:

 

Integrity

Inclusiveness

Teamwork and Communication

Volunteerism

Impact

Community Leadership

 

Our Core Values are listed in detail in our Code of Ethics and Whistleblower Policy.  To learn more about our Core Values, click here.