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Alvarium Healthcare Inc.

A private nonprofit, Alvarium offers community-based support and services for individuals with disabilities and physical, medical or behavioral health needs. An alternative to structured environments like skilled nursing facilities, Alvarium’s community living arrangements, which feature 24-hour nursing supervision, are tailored to each individual.

844.720.2582 | alvariumhc.org

13. Breast Cancer Support Services

Espousing its belief in the power of community to overcome fears and strengthen one’s courage, BCSS offers a range of services to those afflicted by breast cancer, including programs and workshops, a counseling assistance program, a financial aid fund for survivors, a support phone line and comfort bags for newly diagnosed patients.

610.478.1447 | bcssberks.org

14. Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram

With a goal to increase compassion, nonviolence, devotion and service, Kula Kamala offers holistic wellness programs to a range of clients, including military members, law enforcement workers, health care workers, women’s shelters and homeless shelters. It also educates yoga instructors at its ashram. 484.509.5073 kulakamalafoundation.org

15. Vision Resource Center of Berks County

Founded more than 90 years ago as the Berks County Association for the Blind, the Vision Resource Center’s vision is to help the blind and visually impaired lead independent and productive lives while also helping to prevent blindness by increasing awareness. It serves more than 400 blind and visually impaired residents and offers over 3,000 vision screenings for children annually.

610.375.8407 | vrcberks.org