Jennifer Murphy, program chair and professor of criminal justice at Penn State Berks, shares the campus cap and gown donation with Jeffrey R. Smith, warden of the Berks County Jail System.
“We were incredibly proud of the day’s 'Give Back' initiative,” shared Miller. "Thanks to our attendees, we collected over 500 hygiene and food items. Our dedicated Berks County partners — Friend Inc. and New Journey Community Outreach Inc. – are already distributing them to their neighbors in need. This effort reflects the spirit of community-engaged research: mutual respect, shared purpose, and a genuine commitment to the health and well-being of our communities.”