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	The mission of Berks Women in Crisis is to provide supportive services to victims and eliminate domestic and sexual violence in Berks County. Berks Women in Crisis announces several spring fundraisers with multiple opportunities to support the agency's mission. Click here to read the latest information, and save the dates... Educational Improvement Tax Credit for a Business The Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) Program authorizes tax credits for businesses in PA that make contributions to authorized Educational Improvement Organizations (EIO) or scholarship organizations. The PA Department of Community and Economic Development administers the EITC program, which enables qualified businesses to fund educational programs of Berks Women in Crisis with their tax dollars rather than allocate them to Harrisburg. For more information, or to contribute through EITC to Berks Women in Crisis, please read the complete details of the EITC program as well as access the simple one-page corporate application—both links are posted below. The deadline for EITC applications is on or before June 28, 2012. EITC Program Overview EITC Corporate Application Read our first published 2010-2011 Annual Report. A message from the Executive Director... Our free and confidential services include: Hotlines in both English and Spanish Emergency shelter Specially trained staff members will go with victims to local hospitals or the courthouse Individual counseling and group support Support and advice for individuals applying for protection from abuse orders Representation by an attorney at final PFA hearings in court Vast range of support and advocacy services for victims of sexual assault Other programs include: PeaceWorks educational presentations to schools, colleges, child care centers, churches, social organizations, service agencies, businesses, government employees or any entity who requests a program. Transitional Housing

Educational Improvement Tax Credit for a Business

Read our first published 2010-2011 Annual Report.

A message from the Executive Director...