— About Us
Learn about our mission
Our City Reading, a 501C non-profit corporation, is dedicated to achieving a three-pronged mission:
Empowering First-Time Home Buyers
We strive to foster pride and stability within the community by facilitating access to homeownership for first-time buyers in Reading. Through education, resources, and support, we aim to make the dream of owning a home a reality, contributing to the foundation of a strong, thriving neighborhood.
Economic Development and Job Creation
Our commitment extends beyond housing. We actively work towards bringing new, high-quality employment opportunities to the area. By fostering partnerships and initiatives, we seek to stimulate economic growth, providing sustainable jobs that empower individuals and contribute to the region's prosperity.
Improving Quality of Life
We are dedicated to enhancing the overall quality of life for residents in Reading and the surrounding communities. Through various programs and initiatives, we aim to create a positive impact, fostering a vibrant, healthy environment that supports the well-being and happiness of all individuals.
— Our Team
Board of Directors
At Our City Reading, we are fueled by an unwavering commitment to community building and a steadfast vision of a brighter, more inclusive future for all residents in our area. With a passion for empowering individuals and fostering a thriving community, we uphold a mission that revolves around three essential pillars, aimed at creating stability, opportunity, and well-being for the entire region. We take pride in introducing our dedicated team, whose collective efforts drive the realization of our shared goals.
Officers
- Jim Boscov, Chairman
- Michael Ehlerman, President
- John Connelly, Vice-President
- Toni Miller, CFO
- Dieter Czerny, Treasurer
- Walt Woolwine, Secretary
Members
- Peter Barbey, Reading Eagle Company
- Reverend Steve Belinski, Chairman, Reading Housing Authority
- Ken Christan, President, First State Financial Bank
- Irv Cohen, * Chairman, Construction Fasteners
- Timothy Daley, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Berks County
- Modesto Fiume, President, Opportunity House
- Jack Gulati, Entrepreneur
- Norman Heilenman, Customers Bank
- Dan Luckey, Executive Director, Reading Housing Authority
- Dr. Jerome Marcus, * Chairman, Omega Laboratories
- Thomas McMahon, Former Mayor City of Reading
- Marlin Miller, * Chairman, Arrow Industries
- Toni Miller, *Boscov's, Inc.
- Ken Pick, Community Development Director, Berks County
- Paul Roedel
- Steven Schumacher, President, Metropolitan Edison Electric Company
- Al Weber, Tweed-Weber
- Scott Zudeima, Esq.
* Retired
Ex-Officio Members
- Garreth Donly, Director of Construction
- Michelle Dupell, Controller
- Adam Mukerji
- Carrie Lynch, OCR Housing Director
We are driven by a passion for community building and a vision of a brighter, more inclusive future for all who call this area home.