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| FREE TAX PREP AVAILABLE
 We all know that economic self-sufficiency and financial stability are key to the success of families, and ultimately the strength of our community. United Way focuses on promoting financial stability to help individuals and families have access to opportunities that can help them build savings and gain more financial assets for long-term stability.
United Way is partnering with several area nonprofits, including Berks Community Action Program, Berks Encore, Boyertown Area Multi-Services, Catholic Charities, Centro Hispano and Friend, Inc. Community Services, to help low to moderate income families become financially stronger.
We are pleased to share information about upcoming efforts and events that may be of interest and assistance to your co-workers and others:
- FREE tax preparation assistance for individuals or families having a household income of less than $50,000 in 2009. From February 1 through April 15, appointments are available during day and evening hours at sites located throughout Berks County. Several of the sites have bilingual services. To schedule an appointment, contact the site most convenient. A listing of the sites is available by downloading the flyer from our website.
- Super Saturday takes place on February 13th at the BCIU Education Centre (located on Centre Avenue, across from FirstEnergy Stadium). This event offers free tax preparation, as well as a resource fair and supervised children's activities. Appointments are preferred; walk-ins are welcome. To schedule an appointment, call 610.685.4571.
Help us spread the word!
- Download and post flyers on company bulletin boards. The flyers are available in English and in Spanish.
- Share this information as part of your company's newsletter or other materials
- Refer people to our website at www.uwberks.org to access this information
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| Dashing through the Aisles
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 David Schwab started the Shurfine Shopping Spree with a plan and ended it with more than $1,375 worth of groceries.
"We did a walk-through of the store the other day, and I wanted to make sure I remembered everywhere I need to go, so I made a cheat sheet," Schwab joked as he pointed to the piece of paper tucked into his watch band.
During his three-minute dash through the Sinking Spring store, Schwab filled several carts with lobster tails, meats, Dunkin' Donuts coffee and other items.
Schwab won the 2009 Shurfine Shopping Spree by contributing to the United Campaign through his employer, Teleflex Medical, Inc.
This is the ninth year that Associated Wholesalers, Inc./Shurfine Markets has donated a shopping spree to the United Way campaign.
To view more photos of the Shurfine Shopping Spree, check out our flickr page. |
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April 8, 2010
Reading Crowne Plaza Hotel
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Show Your
Live United Spirit
United Way is planning a special video to debut at this year's Annual Dinner and we need your help. We hope you'll join us to show off your LIVE UNITED spirit (and maybe a dance move or two!)
Details of the video shoot will be shared soon.
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| Meals on Wheels Needs Your Help |
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Please consider donating a little time to help deliver Meals on Wheels in partnership with BerksEncore. This organization is in dire need of volunteers to help with deliveries in Reading, Muhlenburg, Temple, and Laureldale areas. During these cold winter months, a warm meal and nice smile go a long way to ease the burden of being house-bound.
Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Donna Boyajian at 610-374-3195 x220.
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| Volunteer Opportunities |
Beat the winter blues by brightening the day of a local organization in need of volunteer help. Volunteer opportunities for every interest and time commitment are available throughout Berks County. Visit Volunteer Solutions to find an opportunity that's right for you. |
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