Posted on March 23, 2026

Social Services in Rural Libraries

Social Services in Rural Libraries

Cindy Milian, Health & Human Services Program Officer, hosts a conversation with representatives from United Way of Berks County, Friend, Inc., Bethel-Tulpehocken Public Library and Hamburg Public Library. Together, the group discusses the need for social services in our rural libraries, what it means to meet people where they are, and the foundation’s newest initiative.

From the podcast: Sparking Change: The Official Podcast of Berks County Community Foundation

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