Special Purpose Entities It was recently announced that the Diocese of Allentown has been allotted an additional $633,000 in available tax credits dedicated to providing scholarships to students at schools such as John Paul II Center (via SPE, or Special Purpose Entity). Scholarships are important to JPII because they provide...

John Paul II Center cannot speak of our successes without praising the fantastic work our Board of Directors has done. Board members have played an essential role in multiple capital campaigns and continue to steer the non-profit in the right direction. We is thrilled to announce three new additions to...

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Supporters of John Paul II Center can ensure the organization continues assisting students with special needs by directing their required distributions from their tax-deferred IRA retirement accounts to John Paul II Center. If you are age 70½ or older, IRS rules require you to take required minimum distributions (RMDs) each...

Beating the Summer Slump is tough but we’ve compiled a list of go-to’s to start your Summer off on the right foot and carry you through those tough dog days of the heat.  We hope this will help give you some ideas about what you can do this summer to...

Team Berkhammer vs. Team Chef Tim On May 15th, we held our annual Volunteer Luncheon to recognize our hardworking and dedicated volunteers. This year’s lunch, however, came with a twist: Two teams of students squared off in an Iron Chef competition led by JPII’s Secondary Life Skills Teacher Rene Berkhammer...

Are you looking for a safe, accessible playground in Berks County for your child or adult with special needs? We have you covered at John Paul II Center. On May 17 and June 21, we will be opening our playground to the public for our “Playground Days,” designated specifically for...

Join us for a free, half-day workshop to learn how you can create your own, unique Legacy Letter to share with loved ones. A Legacy Letter – also known as an “Ethical Will” – is a way to share love, wisdom, life lessons, and faith from one generation to the...

Helping Students & Adults Find Their Voices It’s our mission at John Paul II Center to acknowledge the dignity of all learners by providing children and adults with disabilities with a safe place to learn. To carry out our mission, we look to our community for support. We would like...

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