Empowering transformative change
BY CAT SHANNON
In the heart of Mount Joy, a grassroots nonprofit organization, Friends of Donegal (FOD), has been transforming lives since its inception. FOD’s mission is to support individuals and families facing significant challenges in the Mount Joy, Marietta and Maytown areas.
Andi Riefenstahl, a Mount Joy native and retired nurse administrator with more than 40 years of experience, wanted to give back to the community where she was born and raised. Her opportunity came in 2021 when she and her husband, Bruce, began volunteering to mentor students in the Donegal School District. They soon discovered they wanted to do more.
“We realized there were a great many kids who were living challenging lives, not knowing if they would have food, clean clothes or even where they were going to lay their head at night,” Andi shared. “We didn’t want to be transactional. We wanted to be transformational.”
In February of 2022, Friends of Donegal officially received its 501(c)(3) status, marking the beginning of a new chapter in its efforts to provide tangible, lasting help to those in need.
The FOD team determined that while many nonprofits, churches, and community leaders were working hard to support the people in the community, there was a need to better collaborate.
“We realized there were a lot of great people doing amazing things, but we weren’t doing the best job of communicating and connecting with each other,” Andi said. “We don’t want to duplicate
services - we want to fill the gaps.”
To address this, FOD has worked diligently to foster relationships with other organizations in the area. By knowing who else is offering what services, members of FOD can direct individuals to the right resources when they are unable to help directly.
FOD has three flagship initiatives. The first, Getting Ahead/ Staying Ahead, is a 16-week evidence-based class that provides individuals with the tools to move out of poverty. The program, which is free of charge and includes child care, transportation, meals, and a gift card, has graduated 65 individuals.
Andi points to the success of the program as a testament to its transformational approach.
“Sometimes people just need someone to walk alongside them and care about them,” she shared, noting that graduates of the program have become certified facilitators, some serve on the board, some have gone back to college and a few have started their own businesses. “It’s just about planting the seed.”
One notable graduate, Jarod Stine, was especially transformed by the program. As he progressed through the classes, he grew in confidence, eventually stepping out of his comfort zone to manage
and oversee a community garden.
That is the second initiative of FOD, and the garden has now expanded to three sites. One garden grows bulk items, another features heirloom tomatoes and spaces for personal plots from community members, and a 3.5acre site is the program’s newest location.
“Last year, we generated enough produce on 1.5 acres to give away over 1,000 pounds of fresh produce to the Mount Joy Food Bank, Mount Joy Senior Apartments and the Power Packs Project,” Andi commented. Next year, FOD hopes to expand to use all 3.5 acres of the
BY JEFF FALK
Picture this: A makeshift store containing aisles and aisles of brand-new kids’ coats separated by sizes, styles and colors. Families in need can enter, peruse the winter coats, select one and take it home.
That’s what Coats for Kids looks like. That’s what the Salvation Army means when it says, “Doing the most good.”
“My favorite part about Coats for Kids is when the kids go into where the coats are,” said Shady Boules, who’s been Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ operations and development manager for five years.
“You see their eyes open. I tell them, ‘Go ahead; pick a coat.’ They’ll answer, ‘Do you mean I can pick a coat? Do you mean I can pick my favorite color?’ For some, it’s their first time. To see kids making a decision on what things they can wear is very rewarding.”
It is at that exact moment when all the hard work that goes into the Salvation Army Lancaster’s Coats for Kids program becomes worth it.
The 30th annual initiative to make sure every kid in Lancaster County has a brand-new winter coat continues. Coats for Kids, which is currently being implemented at the Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ headquarters’ gymnasium at 131 S. Queen St., Lancaster, kicked off its efforts in October, and the program will run through the end of March or until the weather turns warmer.
“Once fall arrives, some
new garden, and a new initiative from the organization is bringing the project to even more community members.
Andi noted that she has connected with the manager of the Mount Joy Senior Apartments to help seniors with limited mobility contribute to the garden efforts. FOD will bring cups, dirt and seeds to the seniors, who will plant seedlings for the gardens this month to start in greenhouses before they are planted in the ground.
She also hopes FOD will be able to partner with local schools to introduce gardening concepts to students and transform the way children think about where their food comes from.
For its last major initiative, FOD operates the Power Packs Project in Mount Joy. This Lancaster-based nonprofit provides food-insecure people with a bag of groceries and a recipe along with food staples once a week.
The original Power Packs in the area began in 2014 under the Donegal Foundation and served families during the school year. When FOD took over the program, the organization expanded par -
ticipation by 50% and began providing food year-round, including fresh produce from FOD’s gardens.
“Currently, we are feeding about 350 people a week,” Andi said, adding that the number includes children, adults and senior citizens.
Along with offering pickup at local schools, the Power Packs Project provides delivery when requested and has also opened a choice pantry for families to come in and select food, household products and personal care items at the Marietta Community Chapel on River Road, where it holds the program.
FOD, which relies on donations, is seeking a bricks-and-mortar location, with a 2028 goal of having a permanent site in Mount Joy.
“We want a space that says, ‘Friends of Donegal, come one, come all,’” Andi shared. “We want a safe place where people can meet each other, get to know other community members and get started finding the help they need.”
For more information about Friends of Donegal or to donate or volunteer, visit https://friend sofdonegal.org or email Andi @friendsofdonegal.org.
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association, 552 Oak Tree Road, Manheim, has announced its upcoming activities. For details, visit www.manheimsports manassoc.org.
The Manheim Sportsmen’s Association will hold its monthly meetings at 7 p.m. on Thursdays, Feb. 13 and March 13. New members are welcome.
Trap shooting will be held at noon on Sundays, Feb. 9 to March 9; at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, March 12, 19, and 26; and at 10 a.m. on Saturdays, March 15, 22, and 29. All trap shoots are open to the public. The club will also offer “BIG 50” ATA registered shoots on the aforementioned Sundays. For more details, call Matt at 215-208-3731.
The retirees may gather for coffee and fellowship on Mondays, Feb. 10 and March 10, at 8 a.m. Food will be available. Admission is by donation. For more information, contact Curt at 717-665-7729 or Mike at 717-224-0747.
The Manheim Central High School rifle team uses the indoor range each weekday from 3:15
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Support Mt. Hope with a Sweetheart Meal
BY CAT SHANNON
Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community, located in Rapho Township, is more than just a skilled nursing facility. It’s a place where seniors and people with disabilities receive compassionate care, regardless of their financial circumstances. As a 50-bed skilled nursing facility, Mt. Hope also includes six independent living cottages, offering residents a sense of autonomy and comfort. The community is dedicated to serving individuals in need, particularly those who face financial hardship.
“Many at Mt. Hope don’t have resources to cover costs of care, and so a gap of about $200 per day exists between what a resident is able to pay and what their care actually costs,” said Kris Wilson, director of advancement. “At our core, we’re known to have a reputation as an encouraging, supportive community providing quality nursing care that focuses on providing dignity, hope and love regardless of someone’s financial status.”
This gap, however, doesn’t stop Mt. Hope from its mission; the facility provides over $1 million in charitable care each year.
To help support its residents, Mt. Hope will hold a Sweetheart To-Go Benefit Meal at LCBC - Manheim Campus, 2392 Mount Joy Road, Manheim, on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The curbside pickup meal will include Peters’ BBQ fire-grilled chicken, gourmet cheese potatoes, sweet and sour green beans with bacon, applesauce, a dinner roll with
butter and a dessert.
Proceeds from the meal will help fund resident care and other projects at the community, including construction of new cottages.
In an effort to continue its mission, Mt. Hope is expanding its independent living offerings with two new duplex cottages, adding four additional single-floor living apartments. This project, slated for completion by 2026, will help increase the facility’s long-term revenue and provide space for families and volunteers who support the nursing home residents.
The total cost of the project is estimated at $1.2 million, a goal that Mt. Hope is actively working toward through fundraising.
“Mt. Hope provides a reasonable option for individuals in Lancaster County and beyond who would have nowhere else to go,” Wilson said. “Fundraising is an ongoing requirement for Mt. Hope to meet its mission and provide care to those in need. These cottages will increase our revenue, and thereby reduce our reliance on donations to meet ongoing operational needs.”
Mt. Hope will also raise funds through the sale of a 28-acre farm on the property. “The facility is not
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GEARS plans youth sports programs
GEARS will offer activities to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person cost, with a discounted rate for residents. To register or for more information, visit www.getinto gears.org or call 717-367-0355.
An After-School Basketball Skills Clinic will be offered for girls and boys in grades five through eight. The clinic will take place from 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. on Tuesdays, March 11 to April 15, in the gym at Bear Creek School, 1459 Sheaffer Road, Elizabethtown. Each day’s activities will incorporate skill stations, games, and game play in three-versus-three and five-versus-five settings. Ball handling, shooting fundamentals, dribble moves, moving without the ball, and offensive footwork will be stressed.
A Volleyball Skills Program, for children in grades five through eight, will be held on Tuesdays,
March 11 to April 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the gym at the Bear Creek School. Coaches will teach the fundamentals of volleyball using skill-specific drills as well as games. This is an instructional-only program that focuses on player development.
Youths interested in field hockey may attend an Indoor Field Hockey Clinic on Saturdays, March 8 to 29, in the gym at the Elizabethtown Area Middle School, 600 E. High St., Elizabethtown. The program will run from 10 to 11 a.m. for children in kindergarten through second grade and 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. for children in grades three through six. Participants will learn the basics of field hockey through a variety of drills, fun competitions, and small games. Hockey sticks and balls will be available for use. Shin guards are recommended. The fee includes a T-shirt and mouthguard.
Try Hockey for Free Day Coming to Lancaster Ice Rink February 21st The Lancaster Firebirds Youth Hockey Association invites boys and girls to Lancaster Ice Rink on Friday, February 21st for a Try Hockey for Free clinic as part of Come Play Hockey Month. Starting from 6:30pm to 7:30pm local youth, ages 4 to 9, are encouraged to experience ice hockey for the first time and learn the basic skills in a fun, safe environment. No experience is necessary. Equipment will be provided if needed Please register at tryhockeyforfree.com/event_detail/3611 Contact Chris Campanale at lancasterfirebirdsdirector@gmail.com or 610-505-0011 with any questions
Tammy and John Lutz
Indians’ Gretchen Garber (124) takes down Elco’s Keirra Sholl during the L-L League Girls Wrestling Championships on
January 25, at Manheim Township.
On Saturday, January 25, during the L-L League Girls Wrestling Championships, Donegal’s Marijah Finch (190) works the hands with Lampeter-Strasburg’s Kinsley Ferreira at Manheim Township.
Donegal’s Molly Leaf (136) tries to roll over Columbia’s Ella McCarty during the L-L League Girls Wrestling Championships on Saturday, January 25 at Manheim Township.
Donegal’s Sarah Fantom (130) tries to turn Lampeter-Strasburg’s Avery Planck during the consolation match of the L-L League Girls Wrestling Championships on Saturday, January 25 at Manheim Township.
Donegal’s Cohen Miller holds on to a rebound as Lampeter’s Asher Jones battles for possession during a 63-41 loss in Lampeter Friday, January 24.
In Lampeter Friday, January 24, Donegal’s Sawyer Floyd goes strong to the hoop as the Pioneers’ Jared Hostetter defends. The hosts prevailed 63-41.
wrestling photos by Bob Diller
basketball photos by Mona Steinhauer
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people start thinking, ‘How do I get coats for my kids?’” said Boules. “We want kids to be able to go to school and make sure the other kids can’t tell their coats came from the Salvation Army. We treat our neighbors with dignity. We want them to be proud of their coats.”
This season’s Coats for Kids initiative has already distributed 1,900 brand-new kids’ coats to kids and families in need from Lancaster County. The Salvation Army expects to hand out another 600 coats before the end of the winter season.
Individuals can still donate brand-new coats by dropping them off at the Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ headquarters, or they can donate monetarily.
“If people have more coats, we’d appreciate it. We need more coats all the time,” said Boules. “We hope we’ll keep doing it. Every single dollar for this program goes right to Coats for Kids. It doesn’t go anywhere else. We want to make sure we have enough coats for next year and the year after.”
The Coats for Kids program is designed for kids up to 16 years of age who reside in Lancaster County. Following an application and interview process, each child in need is permitted to choose
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one coat.
“We cover every ZIP code in Lancaster County,” said Boules. “Some people think we’re only serving people from the city, but that’s not true.”
“It gives hope to the children when they know there’s a community standing behind them,” Boules continued. “We have a lot of people dropping off checks and saying, ‘We were part of this program years ago. I’d like to give back and pay for someone else.’”
It takes nearly 150 volunteerscommunity members, members of
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able to build on this agricultural land,” Wilson explained. “Mt. Hope has always aimed to be good stewards of its resources and manage them conservatively. The sale of the farmhouse will allow us to build four new living units in an area where we are allowed to build and bring in income to support the nursing home.” Open houses for the sale will be held from 10 a.m. to noon on Feb. 22 and on Saturday, March 1. Wilson shared how Mt. Hope
fulfills its mission in unique ways. “Mt. Hope tries to provide an option for families who have loved ones in need of our services,” she said. “Being able to move in a spouse of a current resident or an employee of Mt. Hope at the same time is the sweetest act of care for a family. Recently, Mt. Hope provided a room for a team member’s spouse.”
She explained that Tammy Lutz, longtime dietary manager at Mt. Hope, was able to have her husband of 45 years, John, come to Mt. Hope
churches, companies and service clubs and students - to make Coats for Kids run smoothly. In the early days of September, local television station WGAL helped raise $130,000 for the program.
“We’re very thankful for the people who believe in this service,” said Boules. “We are blessed to have a generous community. We want to tell the community that we’re here to help. The door is still open.”
For additional information about Salvation Army Lancaster Corps, go to https://pa.salvationarmy.org/ lancaster-pa.
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“It felt like a weight had been lifted,” Tammy shared. “I could work and be with John as much as I could be. I could see my husband was more relaxed and at peace at Mt. Hope. Everyone was so kind and caring. I never worried he wasn’t being cared for because I knew he always would be.”
John was at Mt. Hope for 28 days before he passed away this past fall. “I felt so blessed John could be at Mt. Hope and we could be together,” Tammy said. “Mt. Hope was exactly that - hope. We felt compassion, love and respect from everyone.”
Wilson encourages people to support Mt. Hope through the purchase of a Sweetheart To-Go Meal. Preorders will be taken for meals and saved under the name provided when ordered. To preorder, call Wilson at 717-682-8026 or email advancement@mthopenazarene .org by Saturday, Feb. 15. Extra meals will be available while supplies last. No handling of money will occur on the day of food pickup. When picking up meals, customers may leave payment in a drop-box in the form of exact change or checks made payable to “Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community.” The cost of the meal is $17.
A Salvation Army Lancaster Corps’ volunteer assists clients at Coats for Kids.
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Women’s group to meet
Women of all ages and preschool children are invited to attend Neighbors Sharing and Caring, a women’s ministry of the Chiques Church, 4045 Sunnyside Road, Manheim, on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Lisa Hosler will speak about trusting God.
Hosler has served as president of Align Life Ministries since 1985. She graduated from Lancaster Bible College and received a master’s degree from Millersville University. She is the author of “The Unexhausted Leader,” a book with the purpose of equipping leaders to engage with Jesus with their teams. Lisa and her husband, Ron, were married for 32 years before his death five and a half years ago.
During the program, child care will be provided for infants through prekindergartners. No preregistration is required. Readers may contact Bonnie at 717-361-2613 or Veronica at 717-626-7603 for more information and a copy of this year’s schedule.
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Send Me a Pro, a franchise specializing in connecting homeowners with local professionals, has announced its launch in Lancaster. Starting with a focus on handyman services, Send Me a Pro aims to provide residents with reliable, efficient and high-quality home maintenance solutions.
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BOSSLER MENNONITE CHURCH: Located at 2021 Bossler Rd., Elizabethtown. Phone: 717-367-5167. Web site: www.bosslermennonite.org Sunday School at 9 am; Sunday Worship held at 10 am. Preschool: 717-537-8192.
CHIQUES METHODIST CHURCH: 1215 E. Main St., Mount Joy. Doug Paglia, Pastor. Worship Service at 9-10 am Children’s Sunday School: 9-10 am. Refreshments & Fellowship: 10-10:30 am. Adult Sunday School at 10:30-11:30 am. Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. For more information, call: 717-653-5175.
CHRIST EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
75-133 East High Street, Elizabethtown 717-367-2786. Rev. Albert J. Domines, Jr., Sr. Pastor. Rev. Gerald R. Kliner, Jr., Assoc. Pastor. Liturgies of Holy Eucharist Saturday at 6pm and Sunday at 8:15am service. Sunday school for all ages at 9:45. 2nd service: 11am. Handicapped accessible. Morning Prayer Wed. at 8:30am. www.christlutheran-etown.com
COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH: welcomes you to Love God, Love Others, and Reach Out with us! Join us for worship on Sundays at 8:00, 9:30, or 11:00 a.m. We’re located at 331 Anderson Ferry Road in Marietta (off Rt 441 on Rt 772). Learn more at cbcpa.org.
ELIZABETHTOWN MENNONITE CHURCH:
MARY MOTHER OF THE CHURCH (A Roman Catholic Parish): 625 Union School Rd., Mount Joy. Pastor: Rev. Ted Keating. Mass Times: Saturday Vigil 4:30pm, Sunday 8:30 & 11 am; Monday thru Friday 8:30 am. Confessions: Sat 3:30pm. 717-653-4903, visit us online at www.marymotherparish.org
MAYTOWN CHURCH OF GOD: 14 West Elizabeth St., Maytown. Scott Sweigart, Pastor. All are w0elcome! Sunday Worship Service at 9:00 am. Phone: 717-426-3117. www.maytowncog.org
MILTON GROVE CHURCH: 2026 Cloverleaf Road (located N. of Rt. 283 Rheems/ Elizabethtown Exit) Mount Joy. Pastor: Jamie Pietsch. Join us Sundays at 9:30 am for in-person worship and on Facebook live at www.miltongrovechurch.com
PROCLAMATION PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH (PCA): Meeting at Kraybill Mennonite School, 598 Kraybill Church Rd., Mount Joy, PA 17552. Sundays at 10:30am We Welcome You! Visit us online at www.proclamationpca.com
RUHL’S CHURCH: A growing church committed to Christ. Worship on Sunday morning at 8 am for a traditional feel. Sunday School for all ages at 9:15 am., 10:30 am. Worship led by praise band. (Nursery available. Handicap accessible.) For more information, please call 717-665-3400 or visit www.ruhlschurch.org Located at 4810 Elizabethtown Rd, Manheim.
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In the near future, Send Me a Pro plans to expand its services to include house cleaners, personal trainers, tutors and more. The expansion will further support the Lancaster community by offering a comprehensive range of trusted professionals to meet various home and personal needs.
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300 S Spruce St. (corner of S. Spruce & E. Bainbridge) Elizabethtown, PA 17022. You are welcome to join us for Sunday School at 9:00 am and Sunday Worship at 10:00 am - in person or livestreamed on our YouTube Channel. Ph: 717-367-7089 info@etownmennonite.com Visit us online at www.etownmennonite.com
ETOWN GRACE CHURCH, 305 Anchor Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Dr. Rick A. Clark, Pastor. Sunday: SS and Adult Bible Classes 9 am, Morning Worship 10:15 am. Wed night 6:15-7:45 pm AWANA (Children’s Ministry). Website at etowngrace.com
FLORIN CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN: Come worship with us! 10:15am Sunday mornings at 815 Bruce Avenue, Mount Joy PA 17552. To view remotely on Zoom, call the church office for access codes. Listen to recorded sermons on our website at www.florincob.org Phone: 717-653-1202 Email: secretary@florincob.org
GLOSSBRENNER CHURCH: 713 Church St. (located on the corner of Church & Angle Sts.), Mount Joy. Sunday Worship Service: 10:00 am (In-Person or Live Streamed). Nursery Provided, Handicapped Accessible. Sunday School for all ages: 11:15 am. Pastor: Heather Hammel. Church Office: 717-653-5683. "Like" us on Facebook: Glossbrenner Church. www.glossbrenner.net
GOSPEL OUTREACH (GO) CHURCH: 61 E Washington St, E-town. 717-475-7551. Love God, Love People, Disciple One Another. Sunday Worship: 8:30 a.m., Tuesday Bible Study 7 p.m., Saturday Outreach: 1 p.m., Gospel Outreach Training (GOT!): 11:30 a.m. on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Rev. Dr. Kara Werner, Pastor. gochurch22.com
GRACE COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP CHURCH OF MANHEIM: 1483 N. Colebrook Rd., Manheim. SUNDAYS: Adult Bible Class at 9:30am and Worship Service at 10:30am. Wednesday Evening Prayer is held from 6:30pm-7:30pm For more details, please visit http://www.gcfmanheim.org or call 717-665-7222.
SAINT LUKE EPISCOPAL CHURCH: 209 S. Market St. at Columbia Ave., Mount Joy. Phone: 717-653-4977. Sunday Holy Eucharist at 11 am. Wednesday Morning Prayer at 10 am in the Education Building. Taize Service 1st Sat. of the month at 5 pm. stlukesmountjoy@gmail.com www.stlukesmountjoypa.org Handicap Accessible.
SAINT PAUL’S CHURCH (A united Methodist Congregation): 398 N. Locust Street (North Spruce and Oak Streets), Elizabethtown, PA 17022. Phone:717-367-1889. Sunday Worship: Traditional at 8:30am, Grace Kids (ages 0-12 yrs) at 10:15am, Contemporary 10:15am.Email:office@wearesaintpauls.com Visit us online at: wearesaintpauls.com
ST. MARK’S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH: Loving, growing, and sharing JOY through Jesus! Sunday service times: 9 and 10:30 a.m. 27 E. Main St., Mount Joy 717-6535493. www.connectstmarks.com Livestream at facebook.com/ConnectStMarks
WAYSIDE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH: 600 Stony Battery Rd., Landisville (near Hempfield High School). Rev. Dr. Stephen P. Fritz, Pastor. Wayside offers two services: 9:00 am Traditional with choir, 10:00 Fellowship & 10:30 am Contemporary with band & Children’s Ministry. For more info, visit www.waysidepc.org or (717) 898-1551.
WORD OF LIFE CHAPEL: 139 Wickersham Rd., Bainbridge. 717-426-1171 Sunday Service - 10:15 am (Children’s Ministry & Nursery Care Provided). Visit us online at www.wordoflifechapel.org We welcome you!
ZION EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH/ LANDISVILLE: 85 East Brandt Blvd. 717-898-2911; adminzelc@comcast.net In-person worship at 9am. Live-stream link can be found at zionhempfield.net under the worship tab and on the Zion Lutheran Hempfield Facebook page. Adult Sunday School in-person at 10:15am. Pastor Timothy Seitz-Brown.
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