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ANIMALS

Friends of the Reading Police K9 Unit Fund Grants support the acquisition, training and maintenance of the City of Reading Police K9 Unit.

Help the Animals Fund Grants support the Animal Rescue League of Berks County, in memory of Mrs. Alexander Smith.

Rene G. Hill Fund Grants support the Berks County Pony Club.

Humane Society of Berks County FundGrants support the Humane Society of Berks County.

Lutz Family Memorial Fund Grants support the Salvation Army-Reading Corps, the Berks County Association for the Blind, and the Humane Society of Berks County.

Pets in Need Fund Grants support veterinary care for animals in life-threatening situations.

Earl and Helen Poole Memorial Fund Grants support the Berks County Conservancy, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary and the Reading Public Museum. Darrell and Gloria Rank K9 Corps Fund Grants support the acquisition, training, and maintenance of K9 Units that are part of Berks County governmental entities.

Bring People Together

In 2012, the Boyertown Lions and Rotary Clubs received a $10,000 grant to support the completion of a one-mile walking trail at the Boyertown Community Park. The trail is part of a new exercise campus for Boyertown residents, which includes an 18-hole disc golf course and fitness equipment. The Boyertown Area Charitable Program awarded the grant through the Boyer Foundation Fund and the Boyertown Area Community Fund, which were established by local residents to support health, safety and education programs in the area. Thanks to the Boyertown Area Charitable Program, Boyertown residents now have a beautiful place to walk and be physically active.

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BLINDNESS

Lutz Family Memorial Fund Grants support the Salvation Army-Reading Corps, the Berks County Association for the Blind, and the Humane Society of Berks County.

Robert Welliver Memorial Fund Grants support camperships, repairs and maintenance at the Pennsylvania Beacon Lodge Camp.

BOYERTOWN AREA

Boyertown Area Community Fund Grants support charitable programs in the area served by Boyertown Area School District.

Boyertown Area YMCA Endowment Fund Grants support the Boyertown Area YMCA.

Boyertown Community Center, Inc. Fund Grants support Boyertown Community Center, Inc.

Boyertown Community Center Operating Fund Grants support the maintenance and operation of a community center in Boyertown, in memory of Paul and Erminie Hafer.

Boyer Foundation Fund Grants support Boyertown-area health, social, recreational and safety organizations, in memory of Daniel and Blanche Boyer.

Boyertown Lions Community Ambulance Service, Inc. Fund Grants support Boyertown Lions Community Ambulance Service.

Building a Better Boyertown Endowment Fund Grants support Building a Better Boyertown.

J.K. Boyer Boyertown Community Library Fund Grants support Boyertown Community Library, in memory of John Czerniak and Sandra J. Massaro.

Jess’s Sunshine Fund Grants support families in the Boyertown area who have children with special needs, specifically those with a long-term catastrophic illness or injury.

Margaret B. Moeller Memorial Fund for Alzheimer’s Home Care Companions Grants help Boyertown-area families secure the services of in-home care companions, aides or other providers of respite care for family members with Alzheimer’s Disease or other types of dementia.

National Penn Bank Field of Interest Fund Grants support United Way of America affiliates in National Penn Bank’s trading area, as it existed prior to November 30, 1990, and capital campaigns.

Prevention of Child Abuse/Americanism Fund Grants support Victim Services Center of Montgomery County for its “Keeping Touches Healthy and Safe” program; Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania, Boyertown Service Unit; and Hawk Mountain Council for Boy Scouts, Boyertown Area.

Travis Zimmerman Memorial Fund Grants maintain a memorial for Travis Zimmerman, a Boyertown graduate killed in the line of duty in Iraq, and assist service men and women who return to the Boyertown area.

COMMUNITY INVESTMENT

Howard O. and Jean S. Beaver Undesignated Fund Grants support the charitable, cultural, educational and scientific purposes of the Community Foundation.

Ben Franklin Trust Fund Grants support education as a means of bettering one’s station in life, as stipulated in the bequest of Benjamin Franklin.

Berks County Parrot Head Club Angel Fund Grants help individuals in extraordinary situations where a nominal amount of intervention is likely to yield life-changing results.

Bills Khakis Fund Grants support entrepreneurship and training for the traditionally disenfranchised.

Building Industries Exchange of Reading and Berks County Fund Grants support construction or renovation projects for Berks County charities and scholarships in related industries.

Emmanuel “Manny” Dimitriou Memorial Fund Grants support treatment courts in Berks County and address medical, social or educational needs to help children achieve their full potential.

Jim and Margie Fegley Fund for Hope Rescue Mission Grants support Hope Rescue Mission in Reading.

Doug Fisher Memorial Fund Grants support the Greater Reading Cherry Blossom Festival.

Fund for Berks County Grants are distributed at the discretion of the Community Foundation’s board of directors.

Greater Reading Young Professionals Community Engagement Fund Grants support the attraction, engagement and retention of young professionals.

Alfred G. Hemmerich Memorial Fund Grants support the charitable, cultural, educational and scientific purposes of the Community Foundation, in memory of its founder and first chairman.

Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust Grants support Albright College, the Mifflin Community Library, the Shillington pool and park, and programs and organizations that benefit the residents of the Governor Mifflin School District.

Hillside Playground Fund Grants provide holiday decorations and festivities for the Hillside Playground in Reading.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Reading-Berks County Fund Grants support the Kiwanis Club’s mission to change the world one child and community at a time.

Kline Family Undesignated Fund Grants support the charitable, cultural, educational and scientific purposes of the Community Foundation.

Knights of Friendship Fund Grants support organizations that improve the quality of life for residents of Mohnton.

Mohnton Anniversary Fund Grants support Mohnton’s anniversary celebrations through proceeds remaining from the borough’s 100th anniversary.

Gustav Oberlaender Fund Grants support the charitable, cultural, educational and scientific purposes of the Community Foundation.

Power of the Purse in Berks County Fund Grants support programs that improve the quality of life for women and girls in Berks County.

Hawley and Myrtle Quier Fund Grants support the charitable, cultural, educational and scientific purposes of the Community Foundation.

Reading Tricentennial Fund Grants will provide start-up capital for the City of Reading’s 300th Anniversary Celebration in 2048.

Thun Award Fund Grants support a charitable organization suggested by the recipient of the Thun Award.

DIVERSITY ISSUES

Diversity Alliance Fund Grants support programs that address gay and lesbian issues in the community.

DRUG AND ALCOHOL TREATMENT AND ENFORCEMENT

Friends of the Drug Treatment Court Fund Grants support participants of the Berks County Drug and Mental Health Treatment Court and training for court employees.

EDUCATION

Ira M. Becker Fund for Poor Young Men Grants support individual educational activities for young men in need.

Berks County Association of School Retirees Scholarship and Mini-Grant Fund For Berks County high school seniors who will pursue a degree in education. Mini-grants support Berks County teachers for classroom projects.

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Hamburg Area Education Foundation Fund Grants support the Hamburg Area Education Foundation.

IDEA Fund Grants support educational needs of Wilson School District residents who are special education students.

Susan E. Kraus/Robert W. Gill Fund Grants support educational and transitional housing expenses for adults who were foster children.

Muhlenberg School District Fund Grants support Muhlenberg School District.

Patrick D. O’Pake Fund Grants support projects benefiting children in the Glenside area of Reading and scholarships for students at St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic School.

Penny Jar Fund Grants support non-tuition-related needs of college students who have an unexpected financial crisis.

Public Education Foundation Fund for Instructional Innovation Grants support innovative teaching programs in Berks County public schools.

Tulpehocken Area School District Fund Grants support projects recommended by the Tulpehocken Area School District.

Thomas T. Wheatley Memorial Fund Grants support the Exeter Education Foundation for scholarships.

Wyomissing Area Education Foundation Endowment Fund Grants support the Wyomissing Area Education Foundation.

Connect with Family In 2010, Berks Connections/Pretrial Services received a $3,000 grant from the Youth Advisory Committee to support “Mother’s Voice,” a program that allows incarcerated mothers to record a story on tape, which is sent to their child along with the book. The grant helped the program upgrade from audio cassette tape recordings to video recordings. Every year, approximately 500 mothers participate in the program and since the upgrade, the program has helped a total of 1,560 mothers record a story for 2,284 children. The Youth Advisory Committee recommended the grant from the Youth and Philanthropy Fund, which supports children and youth programs and services in Berks County. Thanks to the support of the Youth Advisory Committee, incarcerated mothers can connect with their child while participating in an educational and fun activity.

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The Zock Foundation Designated Fund of Tulpehocken Area School District Grants support projects and purposes that benefit Tulpehocken Area High School students.

ENVIRONMENT & LAND USE

Bellman Fund for Berks County Conservancy Grants support maintenance and improvements to the Brownsville Road property in Lower Heidelberg Township.

Conservation Equity Fund Grants support the preservation and conservation of open space, environmentally sensitive land and historic properties in Berks County.

Metropolitan Edison Company Sustainable Energy Fund Grants, loans and equity investments support the development and use of renewable energy and clean energy technologies; energy conservation and efficiency; sustainable energy businesses and projects that improve the environment in the areas served by Metropolitan Edison Company’s transmission and distribution facilities.

Roberts Family Fund for Stream and Wetland Preservation Grants support Berks County Conservancy’s stream and wetland preservation and conservation projects, in memory of Willard and Ruth Roberts.

FOOD BANKS

Greater Berks Food Bank Fund Grants support the Greater Berks Food Bank.

HEALTHCARE

Brynn Lee Feather Fund Grants support the McGlinn Family Regional Cancer Center and Setebaid Services, Inc.

Community General Hospital Healthcare Fund Grants support a nonprofit hospital in Reading, educational activities related to rendering care to the sick and injured or to the promotion of health; scientific research related to the care of the sick in conjunction with a hospital operating in the City of Reading; and the general health of the Berks County community.

Dental Treatment Fund Grants support dental treatment for Berks or Schuylkill County residents who cannot pay for such treatment, in honor of the Berks Schuylkill Dental Hygienists Association.

Lauren Fitzgerald Memorial Fund for Brain Tumor Research Grants support the American Brain Tumor Association for research.

Help of the Angels Fund Grants support organizations that help people with an illness or abuse that affects their self-image, and Rotary International Foundation.

Hope With Friends Fund Grants support families with funeral costs after the death of an infant and educate the community about Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).

Jess’s Sunshine Fund Grants support families in the Boyertown area who have children with special needs, specifically those with a long-term catastrophic illness or injury.

Bill and Anna Kauffman Fund Grants support the Salvation Army-Reading Corps and the American Cancer Society-Berks County Chapter.

Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund Grants support programs related to the cure and study of diabetes, cancer and heart disease; and provide scholarships for Berks County youth with financial need and potential.

Save-A-Life Fund Grants support Automatic External Defibrillators (AEDs) for local first response vehicles and public facilities.

Arthur O. and Clara M. Schlegel Memorial Fund for Deformed Children of Berks County Grants support medical costs of treating and correcting physical deformities in Berks County children whose guardians are unable to meet such expenses.

Unending Promise Fund Grants improve the quality of life for adults living with autism, primarily in Berks County.

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JUSTICE

Berks County Chief of Police Fund Grants support educational and training events for Berks County officers.

LIBRARIES

Patricia Bear Endowment Fund for the Muhlenberg Community Library Grants support the Muhlenberg Community Library.

Friends of the Berks County Public Libraries Fund Grants support emergency needs and special projects at Berks County public libraries.

Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust Grants support Albright College, the Mifflin Community Library, the Shillington pool and park, and programs and organizations that benefit the residents of the Governor Mifflin School District.

J.K. Boyer Boyertown Community Library Fund Grants support the Boyertown Community Library, in memory of John Czerniak and Sandra J. Massaro.

Charles and Ruth Shartle Designated Fund Grants support Christ Lutheran Church in Stouchburg, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Womelsdorf, the Womelsdorf Public Library, and the Womelsdorf VFW to maintain the War Memorial.

PRESERVATION

Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation Grants support Berks County Association for Graveyard Preservation, in memory of Carrie Knabb.

Berks County Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Fund for Education, Historic Preservation and Patriotic Service Grants support awards for students who win a DAR contest, and for outstanding Berks County citizens who exemplify the DAR’s dedication to education, historical preservation and patriotic service.

Julia S. Buckman Lock House Volunteer Award Grants support awards for volunteers who preserve the Leesport Lock House.

Friends of the Park Fund Grants support Berks County Parks and Recreation Department’s property and programs.

Governor’s Residence Preservation Fund Grants support the preservation and maintenance of the Governor’s Residence in Harrisburg.

Juniper Fund Grants support programs that educate, promote, and preserve the history, heritage and traditions of Scotland.

Pennsylvania German Program Fund for Berks Community Television Grants support programs devoted to Pennsylvania German culture, language and heritage, in honor of the Rentschler/Labe family.

Charles and Ruth Shartle Designated Fund Grants support Christ Lutheran Church in Stouchburg, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Womelsdorf, the Womelsdorf Public Library, and the Womelsdorf VFW to maintain the War Memorial.

Upper Bern Township Preservation Fund Grants support the preservation of conservation and agricultural land in the Agricultural Preservation District, Conservation Overlay District or Blue Mountain Preservation District; the preservation, maintenance and construction of Shartlesville Park facilities and equipment; and the preservation, maintenance and construction of township facilities in Upper Bern Township.

MUSIC & ARTS

Berks Youth Chorus Fund Grants support Berks Youth Chorus, formerly called Berks Classical Children’s Chorus.

Doug Fisher Memorial Fund Grants support the Greater Reading Cherry Blossom Festival.

Friends of Sovereign Performing Arts Center Fund Grants support the historical Sovereign Performing Arts Center building located on Sixth Street in Reading.G

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Go Green In 2010, Berks County Conservancy received a $2,250 grant to pay for scholarships for ten children from the City of Reading to attend its inaugural Eco-Adventure Camp during the summer. The sessions were held at Angelica Park and Alvernia University. Campers participated in hands-on activities inside and outside the classroom that focused on science and nature, arts and crafts, technology, creative activity, and sustainable agriculture. The grants came from the Metropolitan Edison Company Sustainable Energy Fund, which supports renewable and sustainable energy projects. Thanks to the scholarships, the children learned how to be green and protect the environment, increasing their understanding of and commitment to the stewardship of the earth.

Levi W. Mengel Memorial Fund Grants support the acquisition and maintenance of materials for the Reading Public Museum.

Earl and Helen Poole Memorial Fund Grants support Berks County Conservancy, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and the Reading Public Museum.

Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps Endowment Fund Grants support the Reading Buccaneers Drum and Bugle Corps, Inc.

Reading Symphony Orchestra Fund Grants support the Reading Symphony Orchestra.

Trudy’s Garden Fund Grants support the maintenance and preservation of Trudy’s Garden at the Reading Public Museum.

RELIGION

Patricia Bear Endowment Fund for Bethany Methodist Church Grants support Bethany Methodist Church in Hamburg.

Bradbury Family Memorial Fund Grants support St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church, particularly for landscaping and the maintenance of the church exterior.

William and Beulah Eshelman Memorial Fund Educational loans support Calvary United Methodist Church members and may also benefit the church.

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Linda and Paul Garber Memorial Fund Grants support St. John’s Gernant United Church of Christ in Leesport and charitable activities at St. John’s Gernant Union Cemetery in Leesport.

Martha W. Lewis Fund for St. John’s United Church of Christ Grants support St. John’s United Church of Christ in Gibraltar.

Mensch Mill Growth Fund Grants support environmental programs and preserve and restore historic buildings, places and artifacts at the Mensch Mill Conference and Retreat Center in Huffs Church.

Charles and Ruth Shartle Designated Fund Grants support Christ Lutheran Church in Stouchburg, Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Womelsdorf, the Womelsdorf Public Library, and the Womelsdorf VFW to maintain the War Memorial.

Seaman Family Fund Grants support St. Michael’s Church in Hamburg.

Miriam A. Wentzel Memorial Youth Activities Fund Grants support church-related camperships for young people from St. Michael’s Church in Hamburg and the church’s youth activities.

Richard J. Yashek Memorial Fund for Congregation Leadership Grants support programs that promote and enhance leadership in the congregation at Reform Congregation Oheb Sholom.

SENIORS Nolf-Unger Fund for Senior Living Grants support special meals, events and flowers at Phoebe Home in Allentown and the Lutheran Home at Topton.

Seidel Family Fund for Phoebe Berks Grants support Phoebe Berks Health Care Center.

SPORTS

Berks County Tennis Fund Grants support programs that introduce tennis as a way to develop self-discipline, patience, self-confidence and critical thinking skills.

Jan Millard Memorial Fund Grants support boys high-school cross country in Berks County and scholarships for boys participating in cross country, with preference given to Twin Valley School District students.

YMCAS, UNITED WAYS AND SALVATION ARMIES

Boyertown Area YMCA Endowment Fund Grants support the Boyertown Area YMCA.

Erich O. Hemmerich Fund Grants support South Mountain YMCA.

Bill and Anna Kauffman Fund Grants support the Salvation Army-Reading Corps and the American Cancer Society-Berks County Chapter.

William N. Kline and Kathryn Allebach Kline Memorial Fund Grants support the United Way of Berks County.

Lutz Family Memorial Fund Grants support the Salvation Army-Reading Corps, Berks County Association for the Blind, and the Humane Society of Berks County.

Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Designated Fund Grants support the American Red Cross, Berks County Chapter; the Salvation Army, Reading Division; and Hope Rescue Mission.

South Mountain Camps Fund Grants support the camps at South Mountain YMCA.

R. David and Jeannette L. Wood Fund Grants support South Mountain YMCA.

Gene M. Wilkinson Fund Grants support South Mountain YMCA.

YMCA of Reading and Berks County Fund Grants support the YMCA of Reading and Berks County, in honor of Richard Eshelman.

YOUTH ISSUES

Bridge Fund Grants support critical needs of juveniles or those responsible for their care who are under the jurisdiction of Berks County judges who handle youth or domestic issues.

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Advocate for Others Last spring, Twin Valley Middle School received $2,000 to support the “Raider Pride Student Advocacy Program,” an anti-bullying initiative designed to improve the school’s climate. Throughout the year, teachers and paraprofessionals in the school meet with 12 to 15 students twice a month for 45 minutes. During that time, groups participate in ice-breakers and team-building activities that address issues such as bullying and diversity. The grant came from the Youth and Philanthropy Fund, which supports Berks County youth programs and services recommended by the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC). Since 1998, YAC has awarded $228,817 in grants from the Youth and Philanthropy Fund to 54 nonprofit organizations. Thanks to the members of the Youth Advisory Committee, students at Twin Valley Middle School are able to learn in a positive environment.

Camella Maggs Client Memorial Fund Grants help Berks County children with physical or learning disabilities discover their strengths and reach their full potential with dignity, in honor of the clients of Lyn Camella and Mark Maggs.

Tara D’Orazio Milligan Family Foundation Fund Grants support families that lost a parent in an untimely fashion leaving adolescent children behind.

Junior Achievement of Berks County, Inc. Fund Grants support Junior Achievement of Berks County, Inc.

Kiwanis Club of Greater Reading-Berks County Fund Grants support the Kiwanis Club in its charitable mission of changing the world one child, one community at a time.

Richard D. and Linda Reed McCrae Clothing Fund Grants support the purchase of clothing, accessories and other items that promote good grooming for financially needy students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades at Muhlenberg Middle School.

Leonard I. and Anna M. Miller Fund Grants support Junior Achievement of Berks County, Inc.’s “The Company Program” at Muhlenberg and Oley Valley High Schools, or a similar program.

Royals Charities Fund Grants support underprivileged and disadvantaged youth and their families.

Youth and Philanthropy Fund Grants support programs for children and youth in Berks County as recommended by the Community Foundation’s Youth Advisory Committee.

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Get Your Hands Dirty Community gardens provide residents with fresh and nutritious food while also creating economic self-sufficiency, health and nutritional benefits, and community spirit. Two students in the Environmental Studies Department at Albright College learned about managing the Albright Community Garden last summer thanks to a $4,000 grant that covered their stipend. Created in 2012, the garden teaches students how to produce food using sustainable techniques that aren’t harmful to the environment. During the internship, students handled the garden’s design and maintenance, and worked with the community to harvest and sell the produce.

The grant was awarded from the Hawley and Myrtle Quier Fund, which was established to improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County, with particular emphasis on the arts, education, women’s issues, children’s issues and animal welfare.

Thanks to the grant, Albright College students gained real-world experience working with the environment, and learned leadership and management skills.

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ALL SCHOOLS

Alumni Association of the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences – Nursing Program Scholarship Fund For students in The Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences-Nursing Program who demonstrate merit and have a financial need.

Arrow International Scholarship FundFor high-achieving students who demonstrated leadership skills and will attend a four-year college or university. Applicants whose parents or grandparents worked at Arrow International as of 10-1-2007 receive preference.

Battle of the Badges Scholarship Fund For children of active or retired police officers or firefighters in the City of Reading.

Berks County Association of School Retirees Scholarship and Mini-Grant Fund For Berks County high school seniors who will pursue a degree in education. Mini-grants support Berks County teachers for classroom projects.

Berks County Scholastic Athletic Trainer Fund For seniors who trained with their school district’s athletic trainer for at least one sport for at least two years during high school and will seek a four-year degree in sports medicine.

Bethany United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund For members of Bethany United Methodist Church in Hamburg who need financial assistance to continue their education after high school.

Carpenter Technology Retired Employees Scholarship Fund For children of non-officer employees of Carpenter Technology Corporation (Berks County site), in memory of Dan Kubacki, who retired from Carpenter after 41 years of service.

Helen M. Clymer Scholarship Fund For single mothers who are furthering their education.

Community General Hospital Foundation/June A. Roedel Healthcare Scholarship Fund For Berks County residents undertaking or furthering careers in healthcare.

Scott G. Daelhousen Engineer’s Award Fund For students with the highest grades on the annual MathCounts test administered by the Pennsylvania Society of Professional Engineers and the Reading-Berks Science and Engineering Fair test.

Jim and Ruth B. Daley Family Fund For students who need help with living expenses, testing fees, books, childcare, transportation, tuition, academic fees and other emergency needs.

Delta Kappa Gamma International Beta Chapter Scholarship Fund For female Berks County public school graduates who will enter their senior year at Albright College, Alvernia University, Kutztown University or Penn State Berks as elementary or secondary education majors.

Diana M. Everson Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors with a parent who works at Zee Service Company, Berks County franchise, or for seniors at Muhlenberg Senior High School.

Jim and Margie Fegley Orchestral String Scholarship Fund For Berks County residents pursuing a degree or certificate in orchestral strings.

Howard Fox Memorial Law Scholarship Fund For Berks County students entering their second year of law school.

Fund for the Advancement of Access to Justice For Berks County residents seeking certification as a legal interpreter in Berks County.

Cookie Ganter Memorial Scholarship Fund for Cosmetology For Berks County students who study cosmetology.

Graduate Nurse Scholarship Fund For alumni of The Reading Hospital School of Nursing who are pursuing an advanced degree.

GRIP Dreamer Scholarship Fund For students who are not eligible for federal and/or Pennsylvania aid to attend college.

Hispanic Center Scholarship Fund For academically talented Latinos in Berks County who are pursuing post-secondary education.

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Matthew Kelly Epitome of Courage Memorial Scholarship Fund For a Berks County student with Cystic Fibrosis who will further his or her education after high school.

Byron F. “Corky” Knoll Memorial Scholarship Fund For Berks County high-school seniors who will major in professional turf grass management or professional golf management in college.

Liz Martelli “Voices” Scholarship Fund For Berks County high school seniors who wrote for the Reading Eagle Voices newspaper while in high school.

Ralph H. and Florence Moyer Fund Grants support programs related to the cure and study of diabetes, cancer and heart disease; and provide scholarships for Berks County youth with financial need and potential.

Beth Lynn Negley Manweiler Award for Compassionate Nursing Care For Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences–Nursing program seniors who consistently demonstrated compassionate nursing care while in nursing school.

Irv Noll Memorial Scholarship Fund For Berks County seniors who played on their school’s golf, basketball or baseball team for at least two years.

Owls Sports Club Scholarship Fund For members of the West Lawn Owls Legion baseball team.

Greg Prosseda Memorial Scholarship Fund For Berks County students who played on a high-school golf team during their senior year.

Reading-Berks Association of REALTORS® Scholarship Fund For Berks County seniors who will continue their education in a business program after high school.

Earl and Mary and Gary W. Redner Scholarship Fund For employees of Redner’s Markets, Inc. and their children who will further their education as full-time undergraduate or graduate students.

St. Andrew United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund For members of St. Andrew United Methodist Church who demonstrate a financial need and a responsible, Christian character.

Sweet Street Desserts Scholarship Fund For children of Sweet Street Desserts employees.

Officer Scott A. Wertz Memorial Berks County Scholarship Fund For seniors who are children of Berks County police officers, and/or attend Wilson High School, or who are players, umpires or children or grandchildren of players or umpires in the Reading Softball Association.

Henry E. Williams, Jr. Memorial Golf Award For graduating Berks County seniors who were on their high-school golf team.

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Berks County Scholarship Tax Credit Fund For Berks County students who pay tuition to attend grades kindergarten-12 in public or private schools in Pennsylvania and demonstrate financial need.

Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit Fund For Berks County children who reside within the attendance boundary of a low-achieving K-12 school to attend another school.

Private School Tuition Assistance Fund For students who attend parochial schools in Berks County and demonstrate financial need.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Jim Brett Global Conservation Education Fund For international students to study environmental management and conservation education in Berks County.

ANTIETAM SCHOOL DISTRICT

Antietam Foundation Scholarship Fund For seniors who were involved in school and community activities.

Jesse K. Cataldi Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who were on an Antietam athletic team, led by example, and inspired others to better themselves.

Never Give Up Tyler Carter, a Brandywine Heights Area High School graduate whose leg was amputated as a child, received a grant from the Camella Maggs Client Memorial Fund in 2012. The grant offset costs as he worked to earn a spot on the U.S. Adaptive Ski Team in order to compete in the 2014 Paralympics in Russia. The costs associated with the training involved race fees, travel fees, lodging and lift tickets. Grants from the Camella Maggs Client Memorial Fund help Berks County children with physical or learning disabilities discover their strengths and reach their full potential with dignity. Thanks to the grant, Tyler qualified for two national events. You can follow his progress at http://tcskiusa.com.

Howard D. and Rose E. Goodwin Scholarship Fund For graduates who live in the district and require financial assistance to attend college.

BOYERTOWN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Boyertown AMBUCS Scholarship Fund For seniors who pursue an education in physical, occupational, speech, or music therapy, or hearing audiology.

Boyertown Area Education Association Scholarship Fund For seniors who pursue a bachelor’s degree in education and certification to teach in K-12 classrooms.

Boyertown Woman in Life Science Scholarship Fund For female seniors who will study biology or health sciences to pursue a career in veterinary science or the health professions.

Boyertown Young Woman in Science Fund For camps or other experiential learning for 7th and 8th grade girls who show an aptitude for and interest in science, with an emphasis on veterinary science.

James DiCindio, Jennifer Gilbert, Leslie Saponsky, Boyertown Area Key Club, Kiwanis Club Memorial Scholarship Fund For high school Key Club members who are academically successful, demonstrate leadership and provide service to others.

William M. Hoffman Scholarship Fund For seniors who will pursue a career in law enforcement or criminal justice.

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Robert and Kenneth Mace Scholarship Fund For seniors who are committed to academics, dedicated to extracurricular activities, persevere through obstacles and provide inspiration to others.

Sandra J. Massaro Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors with a B average or above who will study business administration and major in accounting.

George V. and Dorothy M. Prutzman Family Scholarship Fund For seniors who are dedicated to community service and exhibit a thirst for knowledge and high achievement.

Gene D. Schoch Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who received no other scholarships and are in need of tuition for higher education.

Carl A. Yescavage Scholarship Fund For seniors who will further their education after high school.

BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Earl L. Speicher Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who will continue their education and who are involved in sports, music and school or community activities.

CONRAD WEISER AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Small Steps Scholarship Fund For seniors who will attend a college, university, trade or vocational school.

Krista Staudt Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who are cancer survivors or overcame a medical challenge.

DANIEL BOONE AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Jere O’Boyle Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who excelled in music, with preference for students who will pursue a music degree.

DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW OF PENN STATE UNIVERSITY

Seidel Family Scholarship Fund For Berks County residents who attend Dickinson School of Law.

ExETER TOWNSHIP SCHOOL DISTRICT

Georgine Dorrian Kearney Memorial Scholarship Fund For female students who will pursue careers in the medical field.

James E. Mabon, Sr. Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who were outstanding in academics, community service and school activities and will pursue a bachelor’s degree.

FLEETWOOD AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Coach Ray Buss Scholarship Fund For graduates who played varsity soccer, displayed team leadership and good sportsmanship, and will play soccer in college.

Ellen M. Madeira Scholarship Fund For students who do well in shop and home economics.

Nathan Prutzman Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who will continue their education after high school.

Jeffrey S. Remley Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who plan to play soccer in college.

GOVERNOR MIFFLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT

James W. Churchill Memorial Scholarship Fund For graduating members of the wrestling team who will pursue a four-year degree after high school.

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Fred W. and Pearl P. Griemes Scholarship Fund For graduates who are furthering their education.

Russell L. Hiller Charitable Trust For seniors who will pursue further education.

Governor Mifflin Continuing Education Loan Fund For an accredited post-high-school course that furthers a graduate’s education.

Krista Staudt Memorial Scholarship Fund For graduating seniors who are cancer survivors or overcame a medical challenge.

HAMBURG AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Martha Ann Boyer and Morris William Boyer Scholarship Fund For seniors who will study nursing or business.

Hamburg Area/Schuylkill Valley Association of School Retirees Scholarship Fund For seniors from Hamburg Area High School and Schuylkill Valley High School who will major in elementary or secondary education.

Taylor N. Seitzinger Hamburg Area High School Scholarship Fund For seniors who participated in school and community activities and will pursue a four-year degree, with preference to those attending DeSales University and/or those who will play women’s soccer in college.

MOUNT CARMEL AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Helen Monkiewicz Kubacki Scholarship Fund for Mount Carmel High School For seniors who pursue a registered nurse degree after graduation.

MUHLENBERG SCHOOL DISTRICT

Tim Braun Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who played on the Muhlenberg Senior High School softball team, are committed to sportsmanship and academics, and will pursue a post high-school education.

Diana M. Everson Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors with a parent who works at Zee Service Company, Berks County franchise, or for seniors at Muhlenberg Senior High School.

Lombardo Family Scholarship Fund For seniors who participated in varsity sports, were committed to academics, and will pursue a degree.

OLEY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Oley Valley Community Education Foundation Scholarship Fund For students who will pursue educational opportunities after high school and demonstrate energy and commitment to some purpose beyond self-interest.

Wayne R. Weidner Scholarship Fund For seniors who will pursue a post-secondary education.

PARKLAND (LEHIGH COUNTY)

Annie B. Fritch Scholarship Fund For female graduates who will pursue a degree in elementary education at a Pennsylvania college or university.

NUCLA, COLORADO

Carrol A. and L. May Weimer Memorial Scholarship Fund For graduating seniors of Nucla High School.

READING SCHOOL DISTRICT

Jorge Luis Acevedo, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who enroll in a culinary arts program after high school.

Bertolet M. Bossler Scholarship Fund For graduates who were active in Arxalma, Knight Life, Red and Black, or Red Pen.

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Eppihimer Scholarship Fund For Reading residents who will pursue vocational, technical or healthcare training after high school.

Edith Dohner Fund For seniors who will continue their education to become a teacher and have a financial need.

Daniel C. Kubacki Sportsmanship Award For a senior who demonstrates sportsmanship as an athlete or in a support role, such as a team manager, school mascot, cheerleader, umpire, referee or scorekeeper.

Chris A. Luppold, CPA, Accounting Scholarship Fund For graduates who will pursue a career in accounting.

Elizabeth Martelli Scholarship Fund For seniors who demonstrate a talent and passion for writing and who will further their education after high school.

Masano Family Scholarship Fund For seniors who were active participants in Student Council or Student Government.

Reading High School Scholarship Fund For seniors who will pursue further education.

Linda Schrufer–Whitey Miller Scholarship Fund For seniors who will pursue an education in engineering at a four-year college or university.

Krista Staudt Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who are cancer survivors or overcame a medical challenge.

Third Ward Democratic Scholarship Fund in Memory of Kenneth C. Mock For 6th, 7th or 8th grade students at Southern Middle School who excel in citizenship, community and academics.

SCHUYLKILL COUNTY

John Rich Curran Memorial Scholarship Fund For academically talented students from a high school in Schuylkill County who will go on to a four-year program at a college or university.

SCHUYLKILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Charles Hottenstine Memorial Award Fund For seniors who exhibited superior achievement in two varsity sports during their junior or senior year with consideration given to the student’s character, teamwork and leadership.

Douglas S. Miller Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors in the top 10% of the graduating class who display leadership and will pursue a degree in engineering or science.

Samuel Brooklyn Reed Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who will study anthropology, archeology or history, or who have an interest in distance running.

Otis S. Rothenberger Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who will major in education.

Gudrun R. Wilson Schuylkill Valley Middle School Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who will pursue a degree in education, who once were identified as learning support students and are pursuing a degree in any field, or who have overcome adversity and are pursuing a degree in any field.

TULPEHOCKEN AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Carol and David Batdorf Scholarship Fund For the Thomas Jefferson Scholarship, which is awarded to the highest ranking senior female and male in the graduating class.

Kurr Foundation Scholarship Fund of Tulpehocken Area School District For seniors who live in the Bethel Elementary School area and will continue their education.

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TWIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Jan Millard Memorial Fund For Berks County students who participated on the boys’ cross-country team during high school, with preference given to students from the Twin Valley School District.

Twin Valley Community Education Foundation-Dorothy S. Groff Scholarship Fund For seniors who are outstanding in math.

WILKES UNIVERSITY

Helen Monkiewicz Kubacki Scholarship Fund for Wilkes University For students who completed at least one year in either the generic or registered nurse undergraduate program at Wilkes University.

WILSON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Richard and Charlotte Auman Memorial Scholarship Fund For graduates who will pursue degrees in math or science, preferably in engineering.

Bill Brumbach Sportsmanship Award For Wilson Senior High School graduates known for team spirit, fair play and enthusiasm.

Joyce Boutros Memorial Award Fund For students who demonstrate adherence to the seven character traits of “Wilson Pride,” who attended Whitfield Childcare Center and/or were enrolled in the elementary gifted program.

Danny Ellis Memorial Fund For students in the Class of 2013 to attend athletic camps and for a senior who excelled in athletics.

Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher Education Scholarship Fund For seniors who will study family and consumer science to become a teacher.

Lauren Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who have overcome adversity and will continue their education after high school.

Jere Gabrielle Award For graduates who are outstanding in art.

Scott Keenan Memorial Scholarship Fund For a male student who is a distance runner on the cross-country or track team.

Andrew J. Straka, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund For graduates in the top 50% of the class who participated in two sports in each high school year.

Marguerite E. Swartz Scholarship Fund For seniors and alumni who are furthering their education.

Christopher Whitehead Memorial Fund For graduates who overcame physical difficulties to lead a positive life.

Wilson Scholarship Fund For graduates who will pursue post-secondary education, participated in activities that serve others and have shown academic improvement.

Michael S. Ziolkowski Memorial Scholarship Fund For graduates who played sports, are pursuing a degree, and will play sports in college.

WYOMISSING AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT

Lauren Fitzgerald Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who have overcome adversity and will continue their education after high school.

Delbert M. Sharon Memorial Scholarship Fund For seniors who will further their education by studying engineering, auto mechanics, or woodworking.

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DONOR ADVISED FUNDS

Many donors choose to support the community through Donor Advised Funds. The following Donor Advised Funds recommend hundreds of grants each year. These funds carry out the mission of the Community Foundation by making grants to charitable, cultural, educational and scientific organizations.

•AnonymousDonorAdvisedFund

•RonaldL.andBeverlyA.BashoreFund

•DavidR.andGeraldineE.Beane Charitable Giving Fund

•JamesP.Born,Sr.Fund

•JamesK.andNancyLangBoyer Family Fund

•CacoosingSchmidtFund

•CasterFamilyDonorAdvisedFund

•DennisandCarolDraegerFund

•EhlermanFamilyFund

•HarveyC.FreyFamilyFund

•CarolandBernieGerberCharitableFund

•HartmanCharitableFund

•HelenM.andHarryO.HahnFund

•HeiderFund

•HolleranDonorAdvisedFund

•KarenandMartinJacobson Charitable Gift Fund

•JenkinsKleinFamilyFund

•KetchumFamilyFund

•KlineFamilyFund

•Kraines/HoffmanCharitableFund

•S.MarcellusFund

•NickandRosaMarmontelloFund

•DonaldE.andAnnaM.MatternFund

•DaleandStephanieMillsFund

•KimandKevinMurphyFund

•NationalPennBankDonor Advised Fund

•RobandYvonneOppenheimerFund

•JohnK.andShirleyA.PalmerFund

•LottieandWalterPascoeFund

•BobandDonnaRhoadsFund

•EltonP.andAnneS.RichardsFund

•RoyalsCharitiesAdvisedFund

•SchollFund

•BradandCarrollScribner Donor Advised Fund

•IrvinG.andBeatriceM.ShafferFund

•ShutoutsforKidsFund

•ShaneC.StewartMemorial Youth Fund

•DavidL.ThunFamilyFund

•VAProductions,Inc.CharitableFund

•DonandJoannevanRodenFund

•WrightFamilyFund

•RosalyeLevineandRichardJ.Yashek Family Fund

Visit www.bccf.org to learn more about grants, scholarships and award funds, including additional qualifications and

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Anyone can make a donation of any amount to any existing fund at Berks County Community Foundation.

Credit card donations are accepted at www.bccf.org. Checks should be made payable and mailed to:

Berks County Community Foundation 237 Court Street Reading PA 19601

Note the fund name in the memo line.

All donations to funds at Berks County Community Foundation are tax deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

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Protect Our Community Berks County has several K9 units that assist with law enforcement. These brave dogs work side-by-side with officers on drug, bomb, weapon detection and cadaver searches. The Darrell and Gloria Rank K9 Corps Fund supports Berks County K9 units by providing grants to acquire, train and maintain the dogs. Created in 2012 through Mrs. Rank’s will, the fund honors her late husband’s heroism. In 2013, the Berks County Sheriff’s Department received a $10,350 grant to support the design and construction of a state-of-the-art K9 training facility near the Berks County Prison. The new facility is available to all law enforcement K9 teams in Berks County. Thanks to the generosity of the Ranks, our local K9 units now have a top-notch place to receive the training they need to better protect our community.

Anyone can start a named charitable fund at Berks County Community Foundation with a minimum donation of $50,000. Each year, grants or scholarships from the fund will be distributed as you instruct by the Community Foundation in the fund’s name. Many people choose to create a charitable fund by bequest by adding language to their will, or naming the Community Foundation as the beneficiary of a life insurance policy or retirement account. Others enjoy seeing the benefits of their philanthropy while they’re still alive.

To learn more, contact the Community Foundation at 610.685.2223 or via email at [email protected]. We’re happy to meet with you to discuss your charitable objectives.

To determine the method, or mix of methods, that make the most sense for structuring a gift through Berks County Community Foundation, this information should be reviewed by a competent financial, tax or estate planner.

MAKE A DONATION START YOUR OWN FUND

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Photography Credits:Berks County Conservancy

Berks Connections/Pretrial ServicesBerks County Community Foundation

Jeremy DreyMifflin Community LibraryTwin Valley School District

Berks County Community Foundation develops, manages and distributes

funds for charitable purposes in the community. The official registration

and financial information of Berks County Community Foundation

may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling

toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1.800.732.0999. Registration does not

imply endorsement.

237 COURT STREET

READING, PA 19601

610.685.2223

www.bccf.org