If you volunteer, you’re likely still not immune to the aftereffects of the pandemic, even though you’re doing important work. Habitat for Humanity chapters have experienced a shortage of volunteers, a pinch of rising housing demand, and increasing...
After months of preparation, our annual Birdhouse Challenge took place on May 11 at FirstEnergy Stadium, and the event yielded outstanding results! With profits made through the auction of unique birdhouses, the excitement of our liquor pool, and the generosity of our...
“When I walked in, I got chills,” said Mayor Eddie Moran, commenting on the completed space. As part of our work of helping local non-profits with construction projects at a reasonable cost, our construction crew removed the old plywood floor and replaced it with...
Thanks to the generosity of the community, Opportunity House in downtown Reading has a new pantry with shelves filled with food and a shiny new refrigerator and freezer. The pantry, which had been closed since the 1980s, endured water seeping into the walls and...
A blessed and joyous New Year to all our friends from all of us at Habitat for Humanity of Berks County! Let us all continue to be safe and remain healthy as we wait for days to be together again. This past year, I learned to expect and embrace change. I also saw even...
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