Update Thank you to everyone that shopped at It’s A Gift on Sunday. But did you know that by making additional purchases at It’s a Gift! can help JPII earn a 10% rebate? It’s easy….shop at It’s a Gift! as you usually would. After you check out, take a photo...

During the night of our 2018 Legacy Gala, we auctioned off two dinners that included a night of fine dining prepared by not only Chef Tim Twiford, but our students and adults too. The idea went along with our "garden to table" Gala theme. To further illustrate this, the dinner...

Throughout the Summer, the (JPII) Adult Program is going on a figurative journey “Around the World in Eighty Days.” Using the book (of the same title) as a field guide, individuals will be learning about maps, transportation, and various locations throughout the world. Phyllis, one of the Adult Program’s Direct...

Thanks to funding raised through our Legacy Gala, a topsoil donation, and some amazing friends (Priscilla, Edwards Landscaping, Berks Soil and Stone) and volunteers, our garden renovation is looking great! Take a look at the progress. The old walkway surrounding our garden made it difficult to safely walk and move...

John Paul II Center is a non-profit school for students like Grant and Carlos who, along with their families, rely on the generosity of the community. Both Grant and Carlos would like to say “thank you” for supporting their educational journey. Dear Donors, My name is Grant Grauf. I have...

The school year is winding down and we have two students who will be graduating: Carlos Camacho Carlos first started at JPII at the age of 16. He came from an urban school and was shy and quiet because he was taught to never stand out. However, after a few...

Matt S. has been part of the John Paul II Center program since he was five years old.  Today – nearly 31 years later – he continues to reach milestones and gain life skills designed to promote his confidence and become more independent. Through the JPII adult program’s person-centered care...

Nate Berkus once said “You will enrich your life immeasurably if you approach it with a sense of wonder and discovery, and always challenge yourself to try new things.” With that in mind, we recently started exploring the world of Yoga. Headed up by our Behavioral Specialist, Sarah Harris explains...

Have you joined the “do it LOCAL” movement yet? “do it LOCAL” is a mobile app that offers exclusive deals at over 110 favorite locally owned establishments throughout Berks County!  For a list of current businesses, click here. “do it LOCAL” memberships are only $25 for a year of awesome...

Our Winter Newsletter has just been mailed out and should be arriving in mailboxes shortly. For those that may not receive a physical copy, rest assured because you can read it right here! If you’re here looking for answers to the newsletter’s crossword and word search puzzles, you can find...