Berks Encore

Berks Encore is a nonprofit organization located in Reading, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1965, Berks Encore has 43 employees. Berks Encore provides a wide range of services designed to enhance the quality of life for older adults. These services include Meals On Wheels, exercise programs, income tax preparation, Medicare and insurance counseling, and tax rebate assistance. Berks Encore also operates six community centers where older adults can engage in learning, creative activities, socialization, and other programs. The organization relies heavily on volunteers, who contributed 60,652 hours of service last year. These volunteers played a crucial role in delivering 214,825 meals to homebound individuals, preparing 3,794 income tax returns, and helping seniors save over $155,000 during Medicare Open Enrollment. Berks Encore's commitment extends to providing Health Insurance Marketplace counseling and enrollment services. For more information about Berks Encore, including donation options, please visit their website at http://www.berksencore.org/Donate_2014.php. The Pennsylvania Department of State provides registration and financial details for Berks Encore.