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WeeConnect Early Learning Center, which offers child care designed for children of all abilities, has opened its doors in York County. The pilot program seeks to provide high-quality, specialized and consistent care to neurodiverse and disabled children whose parents have been unable to consistently show up for work or obtain employment due to child care challenges.
For those parents whose children have developmental differences, disabilities and behavior challenges, the task of securing adequate care can be that much more challenging. WeeConnect not only aims to be a safe, supportive place for all children to learn and play regardless of social, emotional or physical ability, but it strives to provide parents with the consistency and assurance that their children will receive the specialized care that they need and deserve. Parents who have reliable and fully inclusive child care will be better equipped to show up to work, which in turn will have a direct, positive impact on local businesses and the economy.
WeeConnect opened in fall 2022 and is owned and operated by Liz Jones, occupational therapist, and Rande Fregm, developmental specialist. WeeConnect currently serves as a model site and has goals to expand in the future to serve more families and communities experiencing child care inconsistencies due to a lack of specialized programming for neurodiverse and disabled children.
WeeConnect Early Learning Center is located at 1497 S. Queen St., York. For more information, email connect@connectionseias.com, call 717-430-8896 or visit www.facebook.com /ConnectionsEIAS.
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Matches Funk on Fire will kick off the Winter Concert Series at the Columbia Animal Shelter.
The Winter Concert Series will kick off on Saturday, Jan. 14, with a performance by Matches Funk on Fire. The Columbia-based 10-piece band performs party and funk music. On Saturday, Feb. 11, rock cover band The Werx will entertain. The series will wrap up on Saturday, March 11, with a performance by Blue Voodoo.
The concerts help support the mission of the Columbia Animal Shelter, which is dedicated to rescuing and rehoming at-risk cats and dogs while also providing healthcare services for animals. Food and beverages will be for sale at the shows, with proceeds benefiting the shelter. Although there will be some tables and chairs for seating at the concerts, attendees are encouraged to bring their own chairs. There is also a suggested donation for admission to the concerts, but it is not required, Jalbert said.
She encourages everyone to check out the concerts, noting that each show will offer a fun night out. “(We are) supporting local area bands and providing folks a place to gather and listen to awesome music in the winter,” she stated. “Throw in some good food and beverages all to benefit Columbia Animal Shelter, and it will be an awesome night all around.”
For more information on the concert series or the shelter, visit https://columbia animalshelter.com or search for “Columbia Animal Shelter” on Facebook.
A resident of the Columbia Animal Shelter
ARPA Funds To Address Housing
Lancaster City Council recently approved a $7.4 million allocation of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to create and preserve affordable housing in Lancaster city. In total, the investment in eight organizations will create 85 new affordable housing units and preserve 443 affordable housing units through renovation.
The allocations are as follows: Chestnut Housing Corporation, $550,000 for the construction of eight new units and the restoration and remodeling of 607-609 Rockland Ave.; Community Basics Inc., $500,000 for the construction of nine new units and to build transitional housing with supportive services at 759 Manor St. for homeless young adults and those aging out of foster care; Lancaster City Housing Authority, $1.05 million for the rehabilitation of 270 units and renovations, including a roof replacement and new HVAC; Lancaster/Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, $450,000 supporting seven new units, to support land development for owner-occupied housing at 913 Wheatland Ave., and to rehab properties on Fremont, Poplar, and St. Joseph streets; and Partners with Purpose, $500,000 for the rehabilitation of 97 units and renovation of scattered site units.
The allocation also includes SACA Development Corporation, $850,000 for the rehabilitation of 30 units and the renovation of housing at the General Cigar Place property at 453 S. Lime St.; SDL DEVCO LLC, $2 million for the construction of 45 new units, incorporating 45 affordable units to the Stockyards project; Tenfold, $1 million for the rehabilitation of 46 units and the renovation of the Transitional Living Center, 105 E. King St.; and YWCA Lancaster, $500,000 for the construction of 16 new units and for renovations to add transitional living units at YWCA’s North Lime Street headquarters.
To learn more, visit www.cityoflancasterpa.com /arpa.
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Christmas Tree Recycling Set
The York County Solid Waste Authority (YCSWA) will hold a free Christmas Tree Recycling Program for all York County residents. Residents may bring their tree to the parking lot directly across the street from the York County Resource Recovery Center, 2651 Blackbridge Road, York. The program will run through Tuesday, Jan. 31.
Residents must remove any ornaments, lights, tinsel, and protective bags prior to dropping their tree off. H & H General Excavating will recycle the trees into mulch. This program provides a way for residents to easily dispose of their Christmas tree while reducing waste.
Many municipalities now offer curbside Christmas tree collection for their residents, as well. Residents should call their municipal office to see if their municipality offers a curbside collection program.
For more information about YCSWA, visit www.ycswa.com.
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