Next Step Berks

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to the Autism Society of Berks County and Unending Promise for hosting last Sunday's Bingo fundraiser in our honor. The exposure and funds will help us keep the momentum going. Thank you to all of the volunteers who invested countless hours planning the event as well as the many families who helped by baking, donating, and helping to promote it.

Here are just some of the prizes you could win at our BINGO event on Sunday, April 19, 2026…

$100 Kimberton Whole Foods Gift Card
$25 Lords and Ladies Gift Card
$40 Snuzzles Gift Card
$50 American Diner Gift Card
$50 Bldg 7 Yoga Gift Card and Yoga Mat
$50 Giant Gift Card
$75 Glick’s Greenhouse Gift Certificate
6-Qt. Air Fryer
Amazon Kindle
Keurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee Maker
Stanley Tumbler

Join Unending Promise, the Autism Society of Berks County, for BINGO on April 19, 2026.

Saturday, April 4th is the last day of our clothing drive!! HURRY! Get those outgrown clothes and unused soft items to Community Aid in Temple. Thank you!

It's time for a good spring cleaning! Just in time to help Next Step Berks. Clean out those closets! Bag up those gently used clothes, towels, curtains, decrative pillows, curtains, stuffed animals or any soft items. Donate them this week (3/28-4/4) to CommunityAid in Temple. Drop off is very easy. Just follow the signs. It is very important that you tell them you are donating on behalf of Next Step Berks! Our partner number is 50148.
Need help getting your bags there. Drop a note in the comments and we will do our best to arrange a pickup.
Thank you for your continued support! Drop a pic of your haul in the comments! Let's clean out those closets!

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Come on out to Community Aid’s Sweet Sale! We are here to help! 💜 This is community at work!

Come find some great bargains at Community Aid and as a bonus, you’ll get to see the Next Step Berks team volunteering on the sales floor.

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[Nominations are closed, see you in December 2026!]
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