Clare of Assisi House, located in Berks County, is hosting Celebrating Women’s Wellness, an event to raise funds for the opening of their new women’s home facility, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., May 20, at McGlinn Conference Center on the Alvernia University Campus, in Reading. 

At the Women’s Wellness event, participants will be able to listen to educational seminars on nutrition, fitness, beauty and skin care and other wellness topics. Local wellness vendors will provide samples of their products and services. Education and demonstrations will feature nutrition, yoga, tai chi, chair massage and essential oils. Light, healthy snacks will be served. 

Clare of Assisi House is a local nonprofit organization that provides recently released women prisoners with the necessary life and social skills to successfully transition back into society. “When women thrive, the whole community thrives,” shares Robin Ball, founder and director. “Raising funds for our new women’s home facility will enable us to serve women in need of shelter and a future.” 

Admission $30. Location: 460 St. Bernadine St., Reading. For more information, call Robin Ball at 610-401-6039, email [email protected] or visit ClareOfAssisiHouse.org.