Arthur O. and Clara M. Schlegel Memorial Fund
The Arthur O. and Clara M. Schlegel Memorial Fund helps Berks County children with physical differences access needed medical treatments when their families cannot afford care.
Funder: Berks County Community Foundation
Due Dates: December 31, 2026 (application period: January 1 – December 31)
Funding Amounts: Typically small grants to cover medical treatment costs for eligible children; award size not specified.
Summary: Supports medical treatment and corrective procedures for Berks County children with physical differences whose families cannot afford care.
Description
The Arthur O. and Clara M. Schlegel Memorial Fund, managed by the Berks County Community Foundation, provides financial support to defray the costs of treating and correcting physical differences in children residing in Berks County, Pennsylvania. The fund specifically targets children who are either without parents or whose families lack the financial means to pay for essential medical treatments and corrective procedures. Its goal is to ensure that vulnerable children receive necessary care, regardless of their families' ability to pay.
