Reading Police Beneficial Association – Community
Community Impact
Our members not only protect our community, they contribute to it as well.
Many participate in the Reading Police Youth Academy to increase awareness in public safety and crime prevention, as well as educate students on the cost and consequences of breaking the law. Others train new police recruits at the Reading Police Academy, or volunteer at the PA State Police-run Camp Cadet program, which helps children ages 12-15 gain life-building skills such as discipline, self-esteem, teamwork, and violence prevention.
As an organization, Reading PBA looks forward to building new community partnerships and events to improve the lives of our members, their families, and the neighborhoods we serve.
Upcoming events
2026 RPBA Scholarship Benefit BallGame Night
The Annual RPBA Ball this year is being changed and has been rescheduled to Thursday June 18th, 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Reading Phillies Redners Event Center, FirstEnergy Stadium (1900 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19605). The doors open at 5:00 PM. The buffet will be served from 6-8:30 PM and game tickets are included, which starts at 6:45 PM, along with possibly Fireworks after the game. Scholarships will be given out during this event and it is a casual affair. RPBA members and family are free to attend, and we may have additional tickets for friends to purchase to come to the event as well.
Presentation followed by dinner buffet (TBD). We will then be able to watch the game from the Centerfield area in the Event Center.
Stay tuned, more details coming!
RSVP with Kyle at (610) 587-3284 or email at readingpba@gmail.com by May 30th, 2024.
If you have any questions, please let me know. We are really excited about this event and hope to see all of the RPBA members.
2026 RPBA Annual Picnic
All Reading Police Beneficial Members are welcome to come to the Annual Picnic on Tuesday, July 7th, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM at Victor Emmanuel’s (311 Hazel St, Reading, PA 19611).
This year will be catered (TBD). It is free for members and their immediate family. Last year was a blast, and we had a great time seeing everyone. There will be music, as well as free desserts and beer… and cornhole!
Also, bring some money to buy some Reading PBA apparel and accessories. There will also be a 50/50 raffle.
Please RSVP with Kyle at (610) 587-3284 or email at readingpba@gmail.com.
2026 RPBA Spaghetti & Meatball Dinner
The Reading PBA is hosting a spaghetti and meatball dinner at Victor Emmanuel’s.
Each ticket purchase includes spaghetti and meatball dinner, salad, and bread.
There will also be a cash bar, dessert, and pizza for purchase.
311 Hazel ST, Reading, PA 19611
Wednesday, September 16, 2026, from 4:30pm-7:00pm.
Tickets cost $15.00 (eat in or take-out) each. To purchase a ticket contact one of the board members below or click the link below:
- Jackie Flanagan – (610) 451-5394
- Kyle Rentschler – (610) 587-3284
- Javy Ruiz – (610) 587-3939
- James Burkhart – (484) 955-0903CHECK BACK! TICKETS ARE COMING CLOSER TO THE EVENT DATE
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