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Acts as a warming center during times of extreme temperatures.

Free access to Orion's on site Technology Resource Center, which can provide important computer and internet access for job applications, bill paying, and other needs. Telephones, copy and fax machines are also available for Orion's neighbors to use. Two computers on site

Provides presentations or host information tables for schools, for community events and for parent/professional groups. Printed information can also be provided. Fact Sheets, available online, are brief explanations of important subjects regarding the Office of Developmental Supports and the service system.

Establishes one-to-one mentoring relationships between adult volunteers and children in order to provide guidance, mentoring, and friendship.

Managed by United Way of Berks County, the Ready.Set.READ! (RSR) initiative is a collaboration of volunteers, educational organizations, corporations and community partners working together to help improve third grade reading proficiency in children in our community.

Fitness facility offering use of cardio and strength training equipment as well as specialized classes for seniors, adults and children. Visit the website for a current list of programs and classes.

Offers summer camps and youth enrichment activities during the school year. School year programs take place during after-school hours, evenings and weekends. Classes are offered for children from kindergarten through 12th grade, with some classes designed for children and their parent or grandparent.

Provides recreational sport opportunities for children in kindergarten to junior high school.

Provides activities kids, parents, and caregivers of all ages can take part in. Activities for infants and toddlers encourage them to explore and learn new things and preschoolers get prepared for their Kindergarten classrooms. Offers classes and group activities tailored to parents with children up to 18 years of age. Services and schedule vary by site. Visit the website for details.

Provides protective services to the older adult population whom are at imminent risk of danger. The Office of Aging has the ability to accept Reports of Abuse, to investigate these reports; to assess the needs of clients at risk. The goal is to develop and coordinate the implementation of services designed to reduce or eliminate the risk of danger to the client’s person or property.

Offers support groups each Spring and Fall.

Provides a free community breakfast to hang out and fellowship. The children's clothing closet is open to anyone needing clothing for their children. Food choices are available to pick up. No registration needed.

The OBRA Waiver Program is designed to provide support for adults diagnosed with Autism. The Advocate will provide services at the home and community and work on targeted skills (life skills, social skills, etc.).

Provides a clothing bank for children and adults in need. Donation opportunities are also available.

Accepts donations of new or gently worn women’s interview and work-appropriate clothing, shoes, scrubs/workwear, accessories, new (unopened) makeup, toiletries, and personal care items to support women who are entering or returning to the workforce. Also welcomes online financial contributions.

Randomly pairs each accepted artist with a family or friend of a victim of gun violence; the artist will communicate with the family or friend, receive source material such as photographs and stories, and then create a portrait of a victim of gun violence. The definition of a portrait is to be broadly interpreted. The goal is to present diverse works that in some way show the essence of the person being portrayed.

Christian Organization that offers temporary housing. Provides a 3 to 6 month program that grows from temporary housing to moving out into their own apartment. Zero tolerance policy for drugs/alcohol 3 strikes policy with their clients 10:00pm curfew Requires weekly church attendance.

Offers Supportive Living services provide support to individuals living in community apartments.

Offers Christ-centered education preschool.

Provides a range of nutrition services and education for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants and children under age five in a supportive environment.

Provides a fully equipped gym and variety of fitness classes offered for women.

Offers Partial Hospitalization Programming (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programming (IOP), and specific track Outpatient Programming (OP).

A support group open to all those who have lost someone special however recent or long ago. Provides mutual support and resources.

Offers referral service to lawyers and lawyer-supervised aides to provide help in resolving or preventing legal problems of eligible older adults. Educational programs on legal or related issues are presented to older consumers at Mercer County senior centers.

Provides academic, recreation, and cultural activities, during the school year and during a six-week summer program. Provides snacks.