READING, Pa. \u2013 The Berks County Commissioners voted Thursday to authorize letters of support for grant applications on behalf of Mary\u2019s Shelter.<\/p>\n
The letters of support were for Mary\u2019s Shelter applications for:<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Also Thursday, the Commissioners authorized the:<\/p>\n
Promotion of James Gresh to Chief Deputy Sherriff from Captain in the Sherriff\u2019s Office, effective Friday at a rate of $98,000 annually.<\/p>\n
Appointment of Madison Calaco, Sinking Spring, to the Berks County Public Library Advisory Board for a three-year term expiring on Dec. 31, 2029.<\/p>\n
Reappointment of Jane Goetz, Leesport, to the Berks County Parks and Recreation Board for a four-year term expiring on Dec. 31, 2030.<\/p>\n
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