In October of 2023, we began renovations on a house on Douglass Street, and we are thrilled to announce that this house is being renovated with the help of students from Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center! Projects the students will be working on will...
In The News
Reading Woman Receives Keys to Habitat for Humanity Home
It's not just a key. "It represents the door to a future,” said Tim Daly with Habitat for Humanity. And the future starts today for Mariam Matias and her daughter, who says her desire to apply for the Habitat for Humanity program started with lessons learned at the...
A Glimpse into the past confirms a Vision for the Future
Millie Illas-Lockhart Visions Federal Credit Union Employee recalls growing up on Miltimore Street, after attending the groundbreaking event.
Volunteering: The invisible rewards of giving back.
Nothing compares to the invisible gift of giving back. Volunteers helped provide many families their forever home, a great accomplishment.
Fromm Electric Awarded Distinguished Partner
Habitat for Humanity announced Fromm Electric as their Distinguished Partner of the Year at the 2022 Birdhouse Challenge.
Building Up- Building a Foundation Together
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County is excited to announce a unique fundraising campaign. Get ready for “Building Up”. This partnership between the Reading Science Center and Habitat for Humanity puts the fun in fundraising!
Building for More Than Birds
From bonding with her dad to raising significant funds for Habitat for Humanity, the Birdhouse Challenge has been about more than just birdhouses for Amy Kovach. After years of participating, Amy has raised over…
Miltimore Street Project Ground Breaking
The next steps in our Buttonwood Gateway Project are the newly constructed homes on Miltimore Street. We will kick off the official Ground Breaking to begin building these homes on September 22nd at 10 am…
Herbein joins Habitat for Humanity of Berks County Board
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County announced the appointment of Andrew Herbein to their Board of Directors. Herbein is the Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking for Customers Bank and has worked with Ready Set Read and other area non-profits. With his...
Habitat Berks Chosen by Local Keller Williams Office for RED Day
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County is proud to be a part of the Keller Williams RED day on May 12! Established in 2009, RED day is an acronym for Renew, Energize, Donate. The day is a world-wide event for Keller Williams employees. Susan McFadden, Operating...
Habitat Berks Celebrates a New Homeowner
On May 11, Habitat for Humanity of Berks County will celebrate their latest home dedication on Tulpehocken Street, Reading. Jennifer was living on Tulpehocken Street and saving for a house when she learned that her landlord was selling the home where she lived with...
Berks Perspectives 2-24-22
The panel comes together to talk with Tim Daley, Berks County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director, to discuss the work he does to directly improve the city's neighborhoods and the quality of residents on Berks Perspectives. https://youtu.be/hoor-JiGs4o











