Acrobat Reader is required to print this form. Click on the logo to download it now. It has been our experience that the road to self-sufficiency is long and arduous with many potholes along the way. Too often, individuals and families who leave the shelter with the best of intentions are not able to succeed because they lack a strong support system and repeat many of their previous mistakes. By working with these individuals and families in their homes, we can provide the support they desperately need to remain self-sufficient.
Permanent housing provides opportunities to clients and the surrounding neighborhood.
Additionally, many groups provide weekend breakfasts and lunches. The Learning Center also has many volunteers. Youth and adults assist the staff with the preschoolers during the day. College students and adults help school-age children with their homework. The Reading-Berks Emergency Shelter remains firmly committed to assisting individuals and families rebuild their lives.