The Centre Park Historic District has invested significantly in supporting worth-while causes and organizations throughout the community. Over the years, we have contributed nearly $60,000 to the following:
The Historical Society of Berks County (Expansion)
City Council Chambers Stained Glass Restoration
Restoration of the City of Reading Greenhouse
Restoration of the City Park Rose Garden
Restoration of the Christopher Columbus Statue (City Park)
Hisoric Wills Preservation Project of Berks County
Hurricane Hugo Restoration Fund
Restoration of the General Gregg Statue
New lights for the Centre Park sign on Centre Avenue
Reading's 250th Anniversary
Landscaping at Centre Avenue & Douglass Streets
Women's Veterans Memorial (City Park)
11 new benches, 4 trash recepticals in Centre Park
250th Anniversary Walkway in City Park
Tree trimming in Centre Park
Electrical service in Centre Park
Centre Park sign at 4th & Douglass Streets
Flower beds and plantings at 4th & Douglass Streets
Gateway Garden Project (fencing, plantings, sidewalks)
BCTV programming and capital campaign
Reading Volunteer Crime Watch
Equipment rental & tree planting in the neighborhood
Reading Beautification
