Sunday June 19th celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. On June 19, 1865, the last enslaved people in Texas were informed of the emancipation proclamation that was signed six months prior. While Lincoln’s proclamation is often cited as the end of slavery, it did not truly end until Juneteenth when all those …
Last year, BCEH created the Lived Experience Advisory Panel (LEAP): a leadership development body consisting of members with current or recent past experience of homelessness. The board serves as a platform for people who’ve experienced homelessness to provide meaningful input to improve Berks County’s homeless response system, and has become a vital voice in informing …
We would like to wish all individuals in the LGBTQ+ community a Happy Pride Month! We support you always – everyone is welcome when they walk into BCEH!
