Making A Difference ... what matters.™

Through these member agencies, the Berwick Area United Way supports local programs that make lasting impressions in our community.

American Red Cross, Berwick Chapter

Phone: (570) 752-7221 Fax: (570) 759-6895

Provides disaster assistance, collects blood, teaches safety and health classes, transmits military messages and does many family services such as delivery of meals. The Red Cross also provides a food bank for the community.

Berwick Area YMCA

Phone: (570) 752-5981 Fax: (570) 752-7792

A membership organization whose mission is to fulfill the needs of all persons by providing excellence in leadership, program service and facilities consistent with Christian values which promote the enrichment of spirit, mind and bodies.

McBride Memorial Library

Phone (570) 752-2241 Fax: (570) 752-8893

Provides free access to quality print and non-print materials, as well as free public access to the internet, general ready reference services, Book on Wheels and targeted programs for children, adults and homebound study. In addition, the Libarary provides dozens of online databases; click here to view the online resources.

Berwick Salvation Army

Phone: (570) 759-1214 Fax: (570) 759-1261

International movement, evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs (spiritual, physical and emotional) in His name without discrimination. 

Beyond Violence, Inc.

Phone: (570) 759-3797 Fax: (570) 759-3907

Non-profit program to provide shelter, counseling and support services to victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

Phone: (570) 752-4550 Fax: (570) 759-8512

The mission is to provide an opportunity for positive growth and enrichment of children from single-parent families through mentoring services provided by community volunteers.

Camp Victory

Phone: (570)458-6530

Provides camping experience for children with chronic and catastrophic health problems.

Central Susquehanna Sight Services

Phone: (570) 286-1471 or 1-800- 646-6644 Fax: (570) 286-6005

Provides services to people who are blind or visually impaired as well as provide prevention of blindness services. The agency serves a five-county area that includes the Greater Berwick Area. 

The Children's Museum

Phone: (570) 389-9206  

Provides learning enrichment services to children through interactive programs and exhibits on-site and through traveling exhibits in area schools.

Columbia Montour Council, Boy Scouts of America

Phone: (570) 784-2700 Fax: (570) 387-4074 

The mission is to enhance the quality of life for all citizens by providing programs of the Boy Scouts of America. Scouting opportunities are made available to eligible youths through chartered partners and other community responses.

Columbia Child Development Program

Phone: (570) 752-2718 Fax: (570) 389-8121

Provision of childcare services to families in the best possible setting while assuring quality and addressing changing needs.

Mental Health Association

Phone: (570) 784-9583 Fax: (570) 784-3220

A non-profit corporation established to provide an organization for voluntary citizen efforts directed toward improved services and treatment of the mentally disabled and the promotion of mental health through public education, advocacy, resource referral.

Girl Scouts in the Heart of Pennsylvania

Phone: (570) 829-2631 or 1-800-432-9786 Fax: (570) 829-6949

To inspire girls with the highest ideals of conduct, character, patriotism and service that they may grow into happy resourceful citizens.

The Women's Center, Inc. of Columbia/Montour

Phone 24/7 hotline: 570-784-6632 24/7 toll free: 1-800-544-8293
Office: 570-784-6632 Fax: 570-784-6680

Provides empowerment counseling and advocacy to adults and child victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Offer counseling, emergency shelter, 24 hour hotline, legal representation, support groups, and information and referral services. www.thewomenscenterinc.org