Local Non-Profits

IM Able Foundation

The mission of the IM ABLE Foundation is to include people living with physical, cognitive and/or behavioral disabilities in the benefits of being physically active by providing grants for adaptive equipment and programming opportunities inclusive of people of all abilities.

Baseballtown Charities

Since the establishment of Baseballtown Charities in 2002, the organization has worked diligently to grow the game of baseball within our community and will continue to do so for many years to come. Baseballtown Charities is focused on growing the game of baseball & softball for everyone regardless what challenges they face by creating and supporting programs that introduce, teach and nourish the passion for the sports of baseball and softball.

Positively Produced Foundation

The Positively Produced Foundation exists to challenge the longstanding bias and misconceptions that hinder employment for autistic and neurodivergent adults. Combining education with action, we work directly with unemployed or underemployed autistic adults and connect them with businesses and potential positions. We then support both parties through onboarding and training to ensure a successful match and long-term fit.

Next Step Berks

Raising children on the autism spectrum, the families of Next Step Berks researched and secured resources that helped them create the right support structure for their children.

As the families started looking into ways to give their children more independence as adults, they came across very few options in Berks County. The national trend of supportive communities, consisting of senior citizens and adults with autism/individuals with developmental disabilities, is the model these families felt would best serve our community. This model is attractive for several reasons: it allows for self-determination; aging-in-community; social interaction; access to services; natural supports; and keeps our loved ones here in Berks County.