READING, Pa. – The Berks County Commissioners voted Thursday to authorize letters of support for grant applications on behalf of Mary’s Shelter.
The letters of support were for Mary’s Shelter applications for:
Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Funds for the Youth Bridge Program, which provides affordable housing and accompanied services to young people transitioning out of youth programs.
Local Share Account Statewide Program Funding to renovate, modernize and expand an existing storage space into a local distribution center for homeless shelters, service providers and organizations serving women and children.
In other business, the commissioners adopted a resolution authorizing the Administrator for Berks County Children and Youth Services to make an application for a facility dog through Paws & Affection. It also authorized the administrator to apply for a courthouse companion dog through Canine Partners for Life.
Also Thursday, the Commissioners authorized the:
Promotion of James Gresh to Chief Deputy Sherriff from Captain in the Sherriff’s Office, effective Friday at a rate of $98,000 annually.
Appointment of Madison Calaco, Sinking Spring, to the Berks County Public Library Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring on Dec. 31, 2029.
Reappointment of Jane Goetz, Leesport, to the Berks County Parks and Recreation Board for a four-year term expiring on Dec. 31, 2030.
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