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How Can I Help?

Invite us to speak at your organizational or religious meetings – there is so much to share and so many pre-conceived ideas about “shelters” that need to be overcome in our community. We have many talented staff members and volunteers who enjoy the opportunity to share about the challenges and successes seen at the Reading-Berks Emergency Shelter! Call Janene Naugle at (610) 374-4696 ext. 231 to schedule a speaker for your next meeting!

Financial Gifts
Financial support from people like you is essential for the continued operation of the Reading-Berks Emergency Shelter. Click here to give a donation online. To learn more about how to pledge your gift the RBES, please email us or call us at 610-374-4696 ext. 226.

Gifts-in-kind
Even beyond financial support, the Shelter always needs help with everyday supplies. As you think of ways you may be able to contribute, please keep everyday necessities such as these in mind: 

Constant needs:
  • Personal hygiene products, especially sample or "hotel" size shampoos and soaps
  • Deodorant
  • Feminine products
  • Razors
  • Toothpaste & brushes
  • Combs

Infants

  • Diapers (size L and XL)
  • Lotion
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Adults/Children

  • School uniforms (Reading Schools)
  • Socks, underwear
  • Over the counter medicines for allergies, fever, upset stomach

Household Items (new or used)

  • Utensils, dishes, pots and pans, pillows, sheets and pillow cases, towels and wash cloths
  • Small appliances, alarm clocks, hair dryers, cleaning products, paper products.

Shelter Kitchen

  • Lids for pots, sharp knives, hot pads and mitts, spice rack, medium sized pots, table knives, spatulas, quart and gallon size storage containers, dish towels, large serving spoons.

Volunteer - Gifts of Time

Approximately 60 religious, business and civic volunteer groups provide supper meals to Shelter clients and are scheduled up to a year in advance for their "duty" nights.  Additionally, many groups provide weekend breakfasts and lunches.

Although additional funds are always important to a non-profit organization, the support of our volunteers is a priceless gift.

Our Director of Communications, Janene Naugle, often speaks of the importance of our volunteers when giving tours of the shelter to both adult and youth groups.