United Way of Berks County

United Way of Berks County improves lives by inspiring collaboration, volunteerism and financial support to build a stronger community. United Way of Berks County helps people in need and addresses critical issues to make our community a better place for everyone. Our efforts are rooted in those fundamental principles, as we bring the right mix of people and organizations together to focus on our community’s health and human service needs and to create lasting changes throughout Berks County.

Our work is centered on raising and distributing funds to support a vital network of health and human services, as well as tackling our community’s key issues and working towards solutions in the areas of Education, Health, Financial Stability and Safety Net Services. When we LIVE UNITED, we can all be part of the change we want to see in our community.

Website:  https://www.uwberks.org/

United Way of Berks County’s work with The Harwood Institute

  • After the Reading Thriving, Together report was released, United Way of Berks County joined a coalition of local funders to support a two-year community initiative.

  • Previous experience with Harwood while developing an early childhood initiative.

TAMMY WHITE

President

Tammy White began her career at the United Way of the Capital Region, Harrisburg. In 1990, she joined the United Way of Berks County and led the organization's resource development team for 19 years. She has served as president since 2009. As head of the United Way, White works with business and community leaders, donors, partners and volunteers to lead fundraising and community impact efforts designed to improve lives and strengthen the community. United Way works with dozens of agency partners to help meet community needs and manages community initiatives such as the 2-1-1 information and referral service, a community volunteer center and Ready, Set, READ!, to improve early grade reading proficiency.

White is a native of Middletown, Dauphin County. She is married to Michael Davidson, and they have a son, McCrae, nicknamed "Mac." Their family also includes their beloved white boxer, Gracie. White credits her parents, Jim and Nancy, and her grandmother Florence, as her primary sources of inspiration, and Karen Rightmire, former United Way of Berks County president, as a valued mentor. She attended Penn State University.