There are several ways you can support the Junior League of Reading and make a positive impact in our community.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS, HOW TO DONATE, OUR PARTNER LINKS, GENERAL WELLNESS LINKS

How To Donate
Voluntary contributions to Community Projects
Money donated to Community Projects will directly fund our Community Grants and Mini Grants that are given to various agencies and programs within our community. Programs that have received grant monies recently include Opportunity House (Infant Child Care), YMCA of Reading and Berks County (Infant Child Care), and Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Berks County, Inc. (Club of Unmatched Littles).

Voluntary contributions to the Endowment Fund
Monies or assets donated to the Endowment Fund will be invested under the guidance and supervision of the Treasurer and the Finance Committee. Any interest earned on these assets may be granted to the community through Endowment Fund Interest Bequests. Recent Endowment Fund Bequests include gifts to the Reading Symphony Orchestra (Kinderkonzert), CONCERN (Foster-Adopt Program Educational Resources), Neighborhood Housing Services (Operation Facelift), and Center for Community Leadership at Albright College.

Voluntary contributions the General Fund
Monies donated to the General Fund will be used to support the ongoing operating expenses incurred by the JLR. Any excess can be used to support various other funds and programs.

Voluntary contributions to the Sustainer Fund
Monies donated to the Sustainer Fund will be allocated as directed by the Sustainers.

Voluntary contributions to the Headquarters Capital Campaign Fund
Monies donated to the Headquarters Capital Campaign Fund will be set aside for Headquarters maintenance in a Headquarters Maintenance bank account. Funds in this account may be used to acquire a capital asset or to pay for a repair or renovation to our existing property or capital asset.

If you are interested in donating to any of these funds please contact us. Thank you!

Our Partner Links

The Junior League of Reading encourages volunteerism. Here are many organizations that we have partnered with throughout the years. Perhaps you can too!

  AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
BERKS COUNTY UNIT
498 BELLEVUE AVENUE,
READING, 19605
(610) 921-2328
FAX: (610) 921-9521
Website: www.cancer.org

AMERICAN RED CROSS
BERKS COUNTY CHAPTER
701 CENTRE AVENUE,
READING, 19601
(610) 375-4383 / 24 HOURS
(610) 373-5455 - FAX
Website: www.redcross.org/pa/berks
Email: berksco@crossnet.org

THE ARC OF BERKS COUNTY
KENHORST PROFESSIONAL CENTER
1829 NEW HOLLAND ROAD,
KENHORST, 19607
PHONE: (610) 603-0227
FAX: (610) 603-0229
Website: www.thearc.org
EMAIL: berksarc@aol.com

AUTISM SOCIETY OF BERKS
PO Box 6683
Wyomissing, Pa 19610
(610) 736-3739
Website: www.autismsocietyofberks.org

BEACON HOUSE
821 SCHUYLKILL AVENUE,
READING, 19601
(610) 378-4782
FAX: (610) 378-4783
email: beacon@localnet.com

BERKS AIDS NETWORK
429 WALNUT STREET,
READING, 19601
(610) 375-6523
FAX: (610) 375-8333

BERKS COUNTY INTERMEDIATE UNIT CHILD CARE
RIVERS' CHASE BUSINESS CENTER
1111 COMMONS BLVD.,
P.O. BOX 16050
READING, 19612-6050
(610) 987-8431
FAX: (610) 987-8400
Website: www.berksiu.org

BERKS COUNTY PRISON SOCIETY
BERKS COUNTY COURT HOUSE
16TH FLOOR,
633 COURT ST.
READING, 19601
(610) 478-6920
(610) 478-6921 - FAX

BERKS COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS COUNCIL
40 NORTH NINTH STREET,
READING, 19601
(610) 374-3195

BRENNER BUILDING
WERNERSVILLE STATE HOSPITAL
WERNERSVILLE, PA 19565
(610) 670-1372

BERKS DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING SERVICES
201 WEST WYOMISSING BOULEVARD
WEST LAWN, PA 19609
Ph: (610) 685-4520 VOICE
T.T.Y.:(610) 685-4525
FAX (610) 685-4526
E-MAIL: BDHHS@bdhhs.org

BERKSTALKLINE
P.O. BOX 13234,
READING, 19612-3234
(610) 921-9820
FAX: (610) 939-8576
HOTLINE FOR YOUTH: 610-374-TALK
or 1-800-472-TALK
HOTLINE FOR ADULTS: (610) 929-3999
Website: www.berks-talkline.org
Email: btalkline@aol.com

BERKS VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION
1170 BERKSHIRE BLVD.,
WYOMISSING, 19610
(610) 378-0481
TOLL FREE: 1-800-346-7848
FAX: (610) 378-9762

BERKS WOMEN IN CRISIS
501 WASHINGTON ST.
Suite 803,
READING, 19603
General Info : (610) 373-1206
Domestic/sexual violence counseling:
(610) 373-1206
24-hour hotline: (English) (610) 372-9540
24-hour hotline: (Spanish): (610) 372-7463

BIRDSBORO COMMUNITY MEMORIAL CENTER
201 EAST MAIN STREET,
BIRDSBORO, 19508
(610) 582-2471
FAX: (610) 582-1053

BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS OF BERKS COUNTY
303 WINDSOR STREET,
READING, 19601
(610) 373-5544
FAX: (610) 373-5530
Website: www.bbbsa.org
Email: bigberks@ptd.net

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA: HAWK MTN. COUNCIL
5027 POTTSVILLE PIKE,
READING, 19605
(610) 926-3406
FAX: (610) 926-4965
Local website: www.hawkmountaincouncil.org
National website: www.bsa.scouting.org

BURN PREVENTION FOUNDATION
5000 TILGHMAN STREET,
ALLENTOWN, 18104
(610) 481-9810
FAX: (610) 481-9813
Website: www.burnprevention.org
Email: burnprev@fast.net

CAMPERSHIP PROGRAM
WEST BERKS MISSION DISTRICT
1015 WINDSOR STREET,
READING, 19604
(610) 375-8303
FAX: (610) 375-6445
E-mail: westberks@aol.com

CAMP FIRE BOYS & GIRLS: ADAHI COUNCIL
R.R. 1, BOX 1161,
MOHNTON, PA 19540
(610) 856-7250
FAX: (610) 856-1487

URBAN CENTER
135 W. BUTTONWOOD STREET,
READING, 19605
Website: www.campfire.org
E-mail: campfire@1usa.com

THE CENTER FOR MENTAL HEALTH AT THE READING HOSPITAL
6TH AVENUE & SPRUCE STREET,
WEST READING, 19611
(610) 988-8070
FAX: (610) 988-5829

THE CHILDREN'S HOME OF READING
1010 CENTRE AVENUE
READING, 19601-1498
(610) 478-8266
FAX: (610) 478-8094
Website: www.childrenshomeofrdg.org

CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICE
1-800-220-2733

COUNCIL ON CHEMICAL ABUSE/NCADD
BERKS COUNTY SERVICES CENTER, 12TH FL.
633 COURT ST.,
READING, 19601
(610) 376-8669
FAX: (610) 376-8423
Website: www.councilonchemicalabuse.org
Email: drugfree@talon.net

EASTER SEALS EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA
1040 LIGGETT AVENUE,
READING, 19611
(610) 775-1431
FAX: (610) 796-1954
Website: www.sealsnepa.com/berks.htm

FAMILY GUIDANCE CENTER
1235 PENN AVENUE, SUITE 205,
WYOMISSING 19610
(610) 374-4963
FAX: (610) 378-5403
Website: www.familyguidancecenter.com

FRIEND, INC. COMMUNITY SERVICES
658D NOBLE STREET,
KUTZTOWN, 19530
(610) 683-7790
FAX:(610) 683-8948
Website: friendinc.org
Email: friendinccs@aol.com

GIRL SCOUTS: GREAT VALLEY COUNCIL, INC.
2633 MORAVIAN AVENUE,
ALLENTOWN, 18103
(610) 678-1040
FAX: (610) 791-4401

1300 NEW HOLLAND ROAD,
KENHORST, PA 19607
(610) 796-7585
(610) 683-8948
Website: www.girlscouts-greatvalley.org
Email: girlscouts_gvc@fast.net

JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF READING
1700 CITY LINE STREET,
READING, 19604
(610) 921-0624
FAX: (610) 929-1345
Website: www.readingjewishcommunity.com
Email: jsed01@epix.net

KIDSPEACE ADVANCES PROGRAM
WILSON SARIG BUILDING
8TH AVENUE & HAY ROAD,
TEMPLE, 19560
(610) 929-4670
FAX: (610) 929-4686
Website: www.kidspeace.org
Email: 4berkskids@kidspeace.org

LITERACY COUNCIL OF READING-BERKS
35 South Dwight Street,
West Lawn 19609
(610) 670-9960
FAX: (610) 927-4876
Website: www.lcrb.org
Email: lcrb@ix.netcom.com

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF READING & BERKS COUNTY
122 WEST LANCASTER AVENUE, SUITE 207, SHILLINGTON 19607
(610) 775-3000
FAX: (610) 775-4000
E-MAIL: mharbc@ptd.net

OLIVET BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF READING & BERKS COUNTY
Email: olivetclub@surflinx.com
Website: www.bgca.org

OPPORTUNITY HOUSE 
430 NORTH 2ND STREET
READING, 19601
(610) 374-4696
FAX: (610) 374-3165
Email: info@opphouse.org
Website: www.opphouse.org

POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE
325 WALNUT STREET,
READING, 19601
(610) 376-7229
FAX: (610) 478-9960

PROVIDENCE HOUSE
800 COURT STREET
READING, PA 19601
(610) 376-7787 

READING-BERKS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
218 WEST GREENWICH STREET,
READING, 19601
(610) 373-3439
Website: www.habitat.org

READING-BERKS HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL
602-604 COURT STREET;
READING, 19601
(610) 375-8852
FAX: (610) 375-1481
Email: admin@rbhrc.org
Website: www.rbhrc.org

SALVATION ARMY SERVICE EXTENSION UNITS
717-627-1642
HAMBURG SERVICE CENTER:
(610) 562-8440
Email: Shifler@desupernet.net
Website: www.salvationarmy.org
24 HOUR HOTLINE (610) 383-0868

SALVATION ARMY-READING CORPS
Website: www.salvationarmy.org
Email: EPA_ReadingCitadel@use.salvationarmy.org

SPANISH SPEAKING COUNCIL, HISPANIC CENTER
501 WASHINGTON ST.
P.O. BOX 8652
READING, 19603
(610) 376-3748
FAX: (610) 372-2619
Email: centro.hispano@usa.net

THRESHOLD REHABILITATION SERVICES, INC.
1000 LANCASTER AVENUE,
READING 19607
(610) 777-7691
FAX: (610) 777-1295
Website: www.trsinc.org
Email: trsmail@trsinc.org

UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATION (USO)
BERKS COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE
(610) 371-4550
Website: www.uso.org

UNITED WAY OF BERKS COUNTY
501 WASHINGTON STREET
P.O. BOX 302,
READING, 19603-0302
(610) 371-4550
Website: www.uwberks.org
Email: postmaster@uwberks.org

YMCA OF READING AND BERKS COUNTY
REED & WASHINGTON STREETS,
P.O. BOX 1622
READING, 19603
CORPORATE OFFICE: (610) 378-4736
PROGRAM INFO: (610) 378-4700
FAX: (610) 378-4702
Website: www.ymca-berkscounty.org
Email: ReadingY@aol.com