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SUMMARY:W2W - Giving Back Together (Nov. 2026)
DESCRIPTION:Giving Back Together: A Morning of Service & Impact\nThis November\, turn networking into meaningful action. Join Women2Women for a hands-on volunteer experience that brings our community together to serve Berks County while building new connections along the way.\n\n\n\nThe morning will begin with a brief presentation from United Way of Berks County highlighting local volunteer opportunities and the many ways you can make an impact throughout the year. Then\, we'll roll up our sleeves and volunteer alongside one another in support of Hope Rescue Mission. Small groups will tackle meaningful projects such as cleaning and organizing spaces\, sorting donations and writing notes of encouragement for those they serve.\n\n\n\nWhether you're a longtime volunteer or simply looking for a way to give back\, you'll leave inspired\, connected and reminded that some of the strongest communities are built through service. Bring a colleague\, invite a friend or come solo we'll make a difference together.\n\n\n\nMeet Our Speakers\n\nKate Alley | LightHouse Women and Children's Center\n\nKate Alley was born and raised in Berks County. After attending college in New Jersey\, she moved to Boston\, where she earned her MBA and later a master's degree in social work\, believing she could combine both disciplines in a career dedicated to helping others. She has since built a career combining strategic leadership with a deep commitment to helping others.\n\n\n\nAs Executive Director of LightHouse Women & Children's Center\, Kate is committed to creating a place where women and children experiencing homelessness can find safety\, dignity\, compassion\, and hope. LightHouse opened in October 2023 and has since served more than 1\,000 women and children.\n\n\n\nA firm believer in the power of a supportive community\, Kate understands how important a strong foundation is in helping individuals recognize and pursue their God-given purpose. LightHouse is designed to be more than a shelter it is a place where women and children can begin rebuilding their lives while surrounded by the encouragement\, resources\, and support they need to move forward.\n\n\n\nThrough her leadership at LightHouse\, Kate is working to ensure that women and children facing homelessness have not only a safe place to stay\, but also the opportunity to build a stable\, independent\, and hope-filled future.\n\n\n\nMadison Spence-Moore | United Way Berks County\n\nMadison is the Volunteer and ELU program Manager at the United Way of Berks County. She manages their volunteer center\, as well as the Emerging Leaders United program\, which provides volunteer opportunities for young professionals in Berks County. With 4 years of non-profit experience\, Madison is extremely passionate about community engagement and volunteering!\n\n\n\n\nAs Women2Women celebrates its 15th Anniversary our Crystal Anniversary we're reflecting on the leaders\, stories and connections that built this community. Throughout 2026\, each event will feature founding members\, former speakers\, award winners and other influential voices who exemplify the impact Women2Women has had on women and Greater Reading over the past 15 years.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<span style="font-size:18px\;"><span style="color:#800080\;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial\;">Giving Back Together: A Morning of Service &amp\; Impact</span></strong></span></span>\n<p data-end="585" data-start="225"><font face="arial"><span style="font-size:14px\;">This November\, turn networking into meaningful action. Join Women2Women for a hands-on volunteer experience that brings our community together to serve Berks County while building new connections along the way.<br />\n<br />\nThe morning will begin with a brief presentation from United Way of Berks County highlighting local volunteer opportunities and the many ways you can make an impact throughout the year. Then\, we&#39\;ll roll up our sleeves and volunteer alongside one another in support of Hope Rescue Mission. Small groups will tackle meaningful projects such as cleaning and organizing spaces\, sorting donations&nbsp\;and writing notes of encouragement for those they serve.<br />\n<br />\nWhether you&#39\;re a longtime volunteer or simply looking for a way to give back\, you&#39\;ll leave inspired\, connected&nbsp\;and reminded that some of the strongest communities are built through service. Bring a colleague\, invite a friend&nbsp\;or come solo&mdash\;we&#39\;ll make a difference together.<br />\n<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\;"><strong><span style="color:#4B0082\;"><span style="font-size:16px\;">Meet Our Speakers</span></span><br />\nKate Alley | LightHouse Women and Children&#39\;s Center</strong><br />\nKate Alley was born and raised in Berks County. After attending college in New Jersey\, she moved to Boston\, where she earned her MBA and later a master&rsquo\;s degree in social work\, believing she could combine both disciplines in a career dedicated to helping others. She has since built a career combining strategic leadership with a deep commitment to helping others.<br />\n<br />\nAs Executive Director of LightHouse Women &amp\; Children&rsquo\;s Center\, Kate is committed to creating a place where women and children experiencing homelessness can find safety\, dignity\, compassion\, and hope. LightHouse opened in October 2023 and has since served more than 1\,000 women and children.<br />\n<br />\nA firm believer in the power of a supportive community\, Kate understands how important a strong foundation is in helping individuals recognize and pursue their God-given purpose. LightHouse is designed to be more than a shelter&mdash\;it is a place where women and children can begin rebuilding their lives while surrounded by the encouragement\, resources\, and support they need to move forward.<br />\n<br />\nThrough her leadership at LightHouse\, Kate is working to ensure that women and children facing homelessness have not only a safe place to stay\, but also the opportunity to build a stable\, independent\, and hope-filled future.<br />\n<br />\n<strong>Madison Spence-Moore&nbsp\;| United Way Berks County</strong></span></span></font><br />\n<span style="font-size:14px\;"><span style="font-family:arial\;">Madison is the Volunteer and ELU program Manager at the United Way of Berks County. She manages their volunteer center\, as well as the Emerging Leaders United program\, which provides volunteer opportunities for young professionals in Berks County. With 4 years of non-profit experience\, Madison is extremely passionate about community engagement and volunteering!</span></span></p>\n\n<hr />\n<p data-end="585" data-start="225"><br />\n<em style="color: rgb(44\, 45\, 48)\; font-family: arial\; font-size: 14px\;">As Women2Women celebrates its 15th Anniversary&mdash\;our Crystal Anniversary&mdash\;we&rsquo\;re reflecting on the leaders\, stories&nbsp\;and connections that built this community. Throughout 2026\, each event will feature founding members\, former speakers\, award winners&nbsp\;and other influential voices who exemplify the impact Women2Women has had on women and Greater Reading over the past 15 years.</em></p>\n
LOCATION:Hope Rescue Mission 645 N. Sixth St.\, Reading
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URL:https://business.greaterreading.org/events/details/w2w-giving-back-together-nov-2026-13278
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