Berks County Luminary Awards Highlight Workforce Development and $10M Homeownership Investments
The Second Annual Berks County Luminary Awards took place on April 9, bringing together community leaders, financial institutions, and workforce advocates to emphasize the link between workforce development and homeownership in Berks County. Hosted by Neighborhood Housing Services of Greater Berks in partnership with Tec Centro Berks, the event was held at Tec Centro Berks in Reading. Keynote speaker Joe Theismann, a Super Bowl XVII-winning quarterback, addressed the audience on leadership and community impact. The event recognized several community leaders for their contributions and announced over $10 million in investments to expand homeownership access. These investments came from various sources, including Customers Bank, Ephrata National Bank, and the City of Reading, among others.