Community Causes
EMPOWERING PINE GROVE: A PATHWAY TO HOPE AND CARE
November 1, 2024For over a decade, Pine Grove Area Pathway has been a beacon of hope, dedicated to supporting individuals within the Pine Grove Area school district. With a commitment to providing food, hygiene products, and essential supplies, this vital organization collaborates with community members, leaders, local businesses, and organizations to collect, store, and distribute goods […]
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RESCUING DOGS AND BUILDING LIFETIME BONDS
April 30, 2024For over two decades, Rosco’s House has stood as a bastion of hope for rescue dogs and their senior companions. Founded with a vision of compassion and dedication, this remarkable charity has been nurturing the bonds between humans and their furry friends for 24 years. Now, the Kathy Barry Agency proudly supports their noble […]
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LET’S HELP OUR COMMUNITY “GROW!”
December 27, 2023At the Kathy Barry Agency, we firmly believe in supporting the pillars of our community, and that includes the vital role of agriculture. The nourishment and care provided by our local farmers are unparalleled, and their efforts sustain not just our health but our entire way of life. For this community cause cycle, we’re […]
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PRESERVING OUR LEGACY
July 7, 2023At Kathy Barry Agency, we believe in the power of preserving our heritage and celebrating the stories that make our community unique. That’s why we are honored to spotlight Old Dry Road Farm. Nestled within the scenic Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area in Berks County, Pennsylvania, Old Dry Road Farm is not just a […]
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CARING FOR OUR FURRY FRIENDS
April 3, 2023We at the Kathy Barry Agency believe all animals deserve proper care and loving homes. After all, what’s purer than a pet’s love? This month we wanted to choose an organization demonstrating a deep love for animals and their well-being. The Animal Rescue League is a fantastic organization that has been rescuing animals […]
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PROTECTING OUR ENVIRONMENT
December 29, 2022Protecting the environment is our responsibility as humans inhabiting this planet. With the severe depletion of our natural resources in the past years, the importance of sustainability in our everyday lives is becoming more prominent as time passes. At the Kathy Barry Agency, we understand the seriousness of these issues and want to do […]
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FEEDING HUNGRY PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY!
October 5, 2022Our team at Kathy Barry Agency believes that no man, woman, or child in this world ever deserves to go to bed hungry. Sadly, hunger is widespread among all demographics in our very own Berks County and local Schuylkill County. Some shocking statistics: 12% of the population of Berks County and Schuylkill County live in […]
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Help in Need, Share and Feed!
June 23, 2022At the Karry Barry Agency, we’re all about uplifting our community and our team is inspired by the support that Pine Grove is giving to those who need it most. Hunger and poverty may seem like a distant reality for many of us but it affects so many folks around us. Not having enough money […]
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Uniting the Community One Meal at a Time
March 30, 2022One of our most basic human needs is food – an essential resource required for our survival. Unfortunately, though, not everyone has the resources to obtain the food they need and therefore often those in need are left to suffer from hunger. In our community, we are fortunate to have the Lord’s Pantry of Downingtown, […]
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Food for Hope: Recommend a Friend, Feed a Family
September 27, 2021According to recent USDA reports, over 5 million families across the country have experienced food insecurities since the pandemic started; think about it. If each family only had one child, that’s still 15 million Americans who were unsure of when they would have their next meal! A survey done in 2020 revealed that one in […]
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Improving the Quality of Life in Berks County, One Name at a Time!
June 29, 2021The people of Berks County are passionate about an array of charitable causes and that is why for the last 27 years and counting, the Berks County Community Foundation has been “helping individuals, families, organizations and businesses achieve their charitable objectives and improve the quality of life for the residents of Berks County.” This […]
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Coping with Cancer: We Need Your Support!
March 25, 2021Did you know that in 2021 alone, there have been approximately 85,440 new cases of cancer in Pennsylvania? Or that there have been at least 27,000 deaths caused by cancer since the year began? These staggering statistics are just a slight look into the toll that this almost unforgiving disease can take. At the Cancer […]
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Making Pennsylvania A Healthier, Happier Place For All
December 23, 2020Every year in America, we are witnessing nearly 655,00 deaths due to heart disease. Were you aware that of those deaths, over 32,000 of them occur in Pennsylvania alone? In 2017, Pennsylvania was ranked in 14th place for the state with the most heart disease-related deaths. With heart disease being the leading cause of death […]
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A Lemonade Stand To Save The World
September 29, 2020Would you buy a lemonade from a little who’s fundraising money for her battle against cancer? I bet you’d ask for five. Alex was just four years old and battling neuroblastoma when she was able to raise $2,000 by putting up a lemonade stand on her front yard. She not only raised the money but […]
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Kathy Barry Agency Joins Agents Of Change Movement
June 27, 2019The Kathy Barry Agency is dedicated to impacting our community by doing what we can to help others Live Well and Thrive. We are committed to being Agents of Change. Every 90 days we will be identifying a child, family, or group that could use a hand. A great number of people are going through hardship, even […]
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