Whether you’re new to Greater Reading, planning to move here, or have called it home for years, you’ll find your community waiting for you! There are several organizations and groups that will allow you to create bonds with those that share your interests and ideals.
Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA)
GRCA hosts 70+ network events each year and houses two special programs that allow business professionals to connect:
Women2Women (W2W) is GRCA’s catalyst for developing women leaders and connecting women from diverse backgrounds to learn, share ideas and mentor each other.
The Berks Family Business Alliance (Berks FBA) provides diverse programming and numerous interactive opportunities for family-owned and closely held businesses.
United Way of Berks County
The United Way of Berks County improves lives by inspiring collaboration, volunteerism and financial support to build a stronger community. Its work includes:
Leadership Berks is a program that trains and develops individuals to serve in nonprofit leadership roles.
Emerging Leaders United is a group of individuals between the ages of 21 and 45 looking to make a difference through philanthropy and volunteerism.
LGBT Center of Greater Reading
The LGBT Center of Greater Reading provides services, advocacy and support to the Greater Reading LGBTQ+ community.
Berks Area Mountain Biking Association (BAMBA)
Berks Area Mountain Biking Association (BAMBA) is a nonprofit trail association whose mission is to create, enhance and preserve great trail experiences for all levels of mountain bikers in Berks County.
Pagoda Pacers
Pagoda Pacers is a club devoted to living healthy lifestyles through running, cycling and social events. It welcomes all fitness enthusiasts from beginner to advanced.
Nemesis Fitness
Nemesis has a goal of creating and elevating the fitness community by encouraging people of all shapes, sizes and fitness levels to get off the couch.
Fit4Mom
Fit4mom is the nation’s leading prenatal and postnatal fitness program, providing fitness classes and a network of moms to support every stage of motherhood.
