We’ve been writing history for over 135 years and aren’t going to stop helping children and their families…
Project Peace Youth Leaders of Today
Project Peace Youth Leaders of Today are taking the lead in their schools to stomp out bullying, create respect and address conflict.
Free Program Provides Hope and Support for Pregnant Women in Berks and Schuylkill Counties
The Nurse-Family Partnership is an evidence-based community health program that helps transform the lives of vulnerable families expecting their first child.
Help A Girl Out Drive Delivers Dignity and Respect
This year, a roughly $3,700 of feminine products were collected by businesses, schools and organizations throughout Berks County. Suzanne Cody of MG Architects, Berks Women In Motion, Junior League led the collection for the non-profit beneficiaries , The Children’s Home of Reading(CHOR), Opportunity House, LGBT Center of Greater Reading, and Safe Berks.
Building Kids’ Lives in Our Community
Jill Troutman, VP of Marketing and Advancement for The Children’s Home of Reading recently appeared on BCTV to talk about how CHOR Youth and Family Services is building kids’ lives in our community.
Nonprofit Organizations Receive Overstock from Local Companies
Nearly three dozen nonprofits receive overstocked items from two Berks County factories.
Circle of Friends Drop-In Center Empowers Adults Struggling with Mental Health to Socialize
The Circle of Friends Drop-In Center is part of The Children’s Home of Reading’s Youth and Family Services and offers a wide range of recreational, social and awareness activities for adults 18 years of age or older who are struggling with mental health issues.
CHOR Hosts Volunteers from the Junior League of Reading
CHOR hosts volunteers from The Junior League of Reading as the League celebrates its 100th Anniversary!
Holiday Toy Run is the Official Start to the Holiday Gift Drive!
Bikers from five different clubs met at Reading Motorcycle Club to put their kickstands up and make their way to the Children’s Home of Reading to help less fortunate kids in our community.
United Way Day of Caring 2023
The Children’s Home of Reading hosted over 40 volunteers on September 13, 2023 as part of the United Way Day of Caring. We had beautiful weather and lots of smiles! We are so grateful!
Henry Schein’s Denver, Pennsylvania Distribution Center Helps Empower Local Students This Back-to-School Season
Team Schein Members at Henry Schein's Denver, Pennsylvania, distribution center recently packed and donated 340 backpacks filled with school supplies, books, and hygiene products to help make the first day of school enjoyable and stress-free for local students.
Looking for Lehigh Valley Families
Janay just signed up two foster families & sent some folks to our website for a career! Stop by and visit her today at the Lehigh Valley Mall until 5pm. Call the foster care hotline 610-655-5505
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Building Kids Lives
Tune into Building Kids Lives on BCTV.org on the Third Tuesday of every month at 11:30 AM.