Caring For the Community 8.19.20

Caring for the Community

Your Guide to Local Giving

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Align Life Ministries ........................................................... 5 Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services.. 3 CrossNet Ministries ............................................................ 2 ELANCO Library ................................................................. 6 Ephrata Area Rehab Services (EARS) .......................4 Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS)......................... 7 Ephrata Public Library...................................................... 7 Friendship Community .................................................... 7 Good Samaritan Services................................................ 2 Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center ..........4 Handi*Vangelism Ministries International ................. 6 Jan’s Circle of Friends ......................................................4 Lighthouse Vocational Services ................................... 8 Lititz Public Library ...........................................................4 Lititz Warwick Community Chest ................................ 5 REAL Life Community Services.................................... 3 TNT Youth Ministry ............................................................ 5

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Mission Statement: Good Samaritan Services gives immediate help to people who are experiencing homelessness, and helps those at risk of becoming homeless, by restoring their lives to stability.

Responding with compassion to the challenges of povertyrelated needs across Lancaster and Chester Counties, Good Samaritan Services takes a customized approach to helping men, women, and children overcome homelessness and hardships. Good Samaritan Services serves up to 200 people a day; providing a flexible spectrum of services ranging from emergency shelter to permanent housing, along with financial empowerment programs to help people get back on their feet in a sustainable way.

Mission Statement: CrossNet Ministries exists to offer help and hope by empowering people in Eastern Lancaster County. CrossNet offers programs in the areas of youth, social services, community and food & nutrition. Our programs focus on empowering people to build resources and developing relationships for stability!

What programs do you provide?

CrossNet offers programs for kids, teens and adults!

Our programs include a Youth Center, Mentor Program, Housing Programs and Case Management, Money Management Workshops, Transportation Ministry, Food Pantry, Free Summer Lunch Program, Community Meals and more! To learn more about our programs please visit

What programs do you provide?

We provide Emergency Shelter, Transitional Housing and Housing Support Services to women and children.

What is your service area?

Our Emergency Shelter and Transitional Housing programs are located in Ephrata. Our Housing Support Services helps individuals and families obtain their own housing all across Lancaster County.

How can the community help your organization?

A financial donation to support our work is always appreciated and helps keep our shelter doors open and housing programs running. We also have constant needs for food and household supplies (cleaning products, paper towels, laundry detergent, etc.)

Contact Information:

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

We have had to cancel some of our fundraising events, resulting in lost revenue. And we are seeing a spike in demand for our services due to people losing their jobs or having their income reduced.

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How can the community help your organization?

The community can partner with CrossNet Ministries by learning more about our programs and the needs in the community. We are also in need of financial support to continue the on-going work. Our Food Pantry can always use food donations, diapers, personal care products and other items for families we serve. A list of needed items can be found on our website! Thank you for considering!

What is your service area?

We serve people in Eastern Lancaster County!

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

The COVID-19 crisis has made a significant impact on our community and those we serve. Many families and individuals have been impacted financially and are struggling to overcome many burdens. The number of people and families reaching out for assistance has increased, including those experiencing homelessness, those who may need to access food programs and those reaching out for financial assistance. Our organization has been impacted by the increase of needs and also having to cancel fundraisers that support the ministry.

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weekends during the school year. These are easy to prepare meals that the children can prepare themselves. Rooted provides children at risk with an after school program that pairs them with an adult mentor. They have one-on-one time with their mentor while playing games, reading and learning about the love of Jesus.

Mission Statement: Our mission at CVCCS is to try to meet the needs of those who may be homeless, at risk or feel socially isolated in our community.

What programs do you provide?

CVCCS has a fully-stocked food pantry that families can access monthly. Our clothing bank offers gently-used apparel, shoes, coats and new underwear and socks. Our Back on Track program was created to help families that have an unexpected expense. This could be a car repair that doesn’t allow them to get to work, or an illness that has created a loss in wages, a high utility bill, etc.

We offer financial help and financial counseling to help those families save for the future. Our Weekend Blessings program sends 3 breakfast, lunch, and dinner meals home with children who receive free or reduced lunches on the

What is your service area?

Our food bank, Back on Track program and our Weekend Blessings programs serve the Conestoga Valley School District and anyone who attends church regularly in that area regardless of where they live. Our clothing bank extends county wide. Anyone within Lancaster County may visit our clothing bank.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

When the effects of COVID began to hinder the way we served our clients we needed to come up with alternative ways to distribute food to those in need. This became our top priority. We began pre-packing food orders that could be picked up at our building. This limited contact for both clients and volunteers allowed us to continue to serve those in need. Within the first month we saw a 67% increase of families in need who were able to access our services. We had to close our clothing bank but we are happy to say that zations, and opportunities to mobilize resources.

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Mission Statement: REAL Life Community Services does everything possible to connect the community to hope through partnerships, collaborations, and building relationships.

Our organization is guided by six core values: 1. Centered on Christ – Showing the love of Christ to those we serve by meeting their spiritual needs.

2. Purposeful Relationships – Consistently showing compassion through caring, trusting, and valuing people.

3. Meeting Physical Needs – Reducing poverty, homelessness, food insecurity, and providing training and education in Northern Lancaster County.

4. Meeting Emotional Needs – Providing security, significance, acceptance, and community.

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What programs do you provide?

We serve anyone in need within the Cocalico School District. We offer youth development through our Velocity and Momentum programs at the Lighthouse Youth Center, housing and personal growth through our Transitional Home for Single Moms, food distribution through Warehouse 916 and Power Packs, and case management through our Director of Social Work, Chris Hibbert and our many partners in the Northern Lancaster Hub at the Declaration House.

What is your service area?

The Cocalico School District.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

Due to the pandemic, we have seen an increase of about

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we are open again and able to serve those clients now as well.

How can the community help your organization?

We would not be able to do what we do without the help of our local communities. Right now we are asking for specific items for our food pantry and clothing bank that you can find on our website and our Facebook page.

Monetary donations are always welcome so that we can purchase items that are most needed. We are looking for volunteers with a heart for people to help with serving clients, sorting clothing, special events and mentoring for the Rooted program. We always welcome prayer warriors for our clients and our ministry.

Contact Information: If you have any questions or would like to donate call, 717-208-3711.

Website: Visit our website at cvccs.org, check out our Facebook page or check us out on Instagram.

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How can the community help your organization?

We continuously accept applications for volunteers on our website, www.reallcs.org. All volunteers must have current criminal record clearances and child abuse clearances to begin volunteering. We are also always in need of monetary gifts to help those in need. Donations can be given online at www.reallcs.org or mailed to our offices, 240 Main Street, Suite B, Denver, PA 17517.

Contact Information: Sunny Redcay, Administrator for Volunteering; Chris Hibbert, Director of Social Work for aid with social services – 717-336-7797 Website: www.reallcs.org Address: 240 Main Street, Suite B, Denver, PA 17517

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Mission Statement: Jan’s Circle of Friends’ mission is to assist children affected by domestic violence and parental loss. The pain of experiencing domestic violence or losing a parent due to death or incarceration is devastating to a child and will change their life forever. But, change itself is neither good nor bad, it is how the child is cared for that will make them survivors or victims. Jan’s Circle of Friends was founded with the purpose to take action and provide funds for

Mission Statement: The mission of the Lititz Public Library is to provide materials, services and programs for educational, recreational and cultural enrichment to residents of Lititz Borough, Warwick Township and Elizabeth Township.

What programs do you provide?

We provide access to physical and online materials, such as books, magazines, newspapers, DVDs, and CDs as part of our commitment to life-long learning in the five literacies: basic, civic and social, financial, health, and

programs that help make survivors out of victims.

What programs do you provide?

We fund programs for non-profit organizations that meet our mission statement. Jan’s Circle of Friends has partnered with various organizations throughout our local community, including Good Samaritan Services - Ephrata; Pathways Center for Grief and Loss - Lancaster; Domestic Violence Services - Lancaster; Cocalico, Conrad Weiser and Muhlenberg School Districts; Olivia’s House - York; Safe Berks - Reading and many more.

What is your service area?

Our area of service is Lancaster, Berks and York counties.

Striving to benefit children in our local communities.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

We have experienced an approximate 50% decline in our

revenues, since we are unable to hold any of our normal fundraising events due to government mandates on gatherings.

How can the community help your organization?

A financial donation will definitely help our local children and allow these much-needed programs to continue.

Every year 3 to 4 million children in the United States are at risk of exposure to domestic violence and 2+ million children have a parent incarcerated and these numbers only continue to rise during this COVID-19 pandemic. We need to take care of our children!

Contact Information: Susan VanZant at janscircle@hotmail.com Website: www.janscircleoffriends.org Address: 420 Blue Lake Road, Denver, PA 17517

information. Providing computers and wi-fi allows our patrons access to information promoting the educational, cultural and economic well-being of the community. Our virtual programming enhances our offerings to include both educational and cultural enrichment.

Book Sales, which account for some of our funding, have also been cancelled for the time being.

What is your service area?

While our immediate service area is Lititz Borough as well as Elizabeth and Warwick Townships, we serve all residents of Lancaster County.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

Our in-person programming and events have had to be cancelled, but we’ve transitioned a number of them to online and virtual offerings. Our Friends of the Library What programs do you provide?

We provide mounted and unmounted lessons to individuals of all ages with cognitive, physical, mental, and social disability diagnoses.

Mission Statement: Greystone Manor Therapeutic Riding Center’s mission is to enhance the lives of individuals with special needs through equine-assisted activities. With the assistance of our 12 specially-trained equine, our certified instructors, and our dedicated volunteers, we are able to help people with cognitive, physical, mental, and social disabilities overcome some of the challenges associated with their diagnosis. We serve our clients following our core values: dignity, safety, professionalism, community, transparency, and health and happiness.

Mission Statement: EARS, Inc. (Ephrata Area Rehab Services) provides supports that improve the quality of life and self-worth of the individuals we serve. It is the vision of EARS to be the preferred provider of services and supports that enhance the independence, dignity, opportunities and personal choice for individuals with intellectual and emotional disabilities.

What programs do you provide?

We provide Adult Day Services including: Vocational Training and Job Exploration Services, Social/Recreational Activities, Community Participation Services and Senior Citizen Adult Day Services.

What is your service area?

We serve people from all over Lancaster County and surrounding counties.

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Address: 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, PA 17543 How can the community help your organization?

We are in need of more volunteers (all skill levels), more PPE (especially cleaning and disinfecting supplies), inkind donations for an upcoming fundraiser, and, of course, financial support.

What is your service area?

We provide services to Lancaster, Lebanon and Berks County residents.

agency employing 35 staff and supporting 80 clients. Our Senior Center remains closed at this time and we were forced to close our Lebanon facility permanently.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

As directed by the PA Department of Human Services and the Lancaster Office of Aging, we were unable to continue services offered in our three facilities, which lasted for a period of approximately 3½ months. The services that we provide generate 85% of our revenue thus forcing us to lay off staff and only provide remote supports to individuals in a limited manner as directed to us by the Office of Developmental Programs.

Thus, EARS went from a $4 million dollar non-profit, employing 73 staff and supporting 200 clients as well as providing services to 90 senior citizens, to a $1.5 million

How can the community help your organization?

A financial donation would be of great help to us in continuing to provide our services and supports to adults with disabilities and senior citizens.

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How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

The COVID-19 crisis had a massive financial impact on our organization. We paused delivering services for about three months to protect our clients and our staff. We canceled two significant fundraisers that funded valuable scholarships for our low-income riders. We lost several major donors who helped to fund the care of our horses.

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Contact Information: Karen L. Hummel, Operations Director, 717-733-0710 or khummel@ephratarehab.org Website: www.ephratarehab.org Address: 300 West Chestnut Street, Suite 101, Ephrata, PA 17522 At ECOB, we are family! We are a family of disciples that connect to, grow in, live out, and radiate the transformative power of Jesus in the world.

We believe we are called to be lights sharing the love of Jesus. We wish to live out our call as disciples through acts of service and ministry to the community of Ephrata and beyond, such as: Backpacks for Kids, Coats for Kids, providing lunches and/or coffee to school faculty, healthcare workers and our local police. We offered neighborhood Pop Up Ice Cream Parties. Partnering with Javateas, free coffee was offered to women on Mother’s Day & free BBQ meals were given to men for Father’s Day. We desire to build bridges in our community by supporting local food banks and various organizations and groups that care for the most vulnerable. We host the Ephrata PowerPacks Program, which provides food for area families and for many years we’ve provided our July 4th Community Fun Night event.

How have we been impacted by COVID-19?

The impact of the pandemic has pushed us to think outside the box. We’ve implemented new and fresh ways of doing ministry and serving the community. Through it all, we are blessed and continue to reach out to help those in need in our community.

How can the community help ECOB? Pray for us. Help Serve. As you see ministries or events we offer, pray for us and contact us if you can help in any way. Volunteers are always needed and appreciated as we reach out and be the hands and feet of Jesus in our community.

It is our hope that you find a place to belong at ECOB, a place to connect to a group of people that will encourage, challenge and celebrate life with you.

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group games, devotions, and small group times. On the public school campus we provide a servant’s heart, helping students meet academic and relationship goals.

Mission Statement: Our VISION at TNT Youth Ministry is that transformed students will bring hope to their families, peers, schools, and communities with the saving power and love of Christ.

Our MISSION is to build trusting relationships to ignite faith and transform students for Christ on school campuses and their communities. To accomplish this, we focus on earning the right to be heard by building relationships and showing that we deeply care about people’s lives and hearts. At our youth centers, TNT provides fun activities,

What programs do you provide?

TNT is involved in Ephrata, Warwick, Columbia and Lancaster School Districts. We help to facilitate beforeschool Bible studies, chaperone events and activities, mentor students through the Student Assistance Program and provide any additional resources the Districts may need. Ultimately, we are here to serve students, faculty and administration. In addition to this, TNT has six different youth centers that provide safe, positive, and fun activities for students. These youth centers are located in Akron, Bowmansville, Ephrata, Lititz, and Hempfield.

What is your service area?

TNT is committed to serve students in the Lancaster County area.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

Because school districts were closed, TNT also closed its youth centers. Thus, we had to become creative with

district.

What is your service area?

Residents that reside within the Warwick School District.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

We have moved to a contactless delivery system. Our community stepped up in a big way and supported us through food truck drives and financial contributions.

Mission Statement: Neighbors helping neighbors. We provide temporary food assistance through our voluntary delivery program.

What programs do you provide?

We serve families in need of food that reside in the Warwick School District. Residents do not need to have students enrolled to qualify. Clients must live in the school

Mission Statement: Align Life Ministries, formerly known as Susquehanna Valley Pregnancy Services, aligns with God to champion the gospel of Jesus Christ and the sacredness of human life through pregnancy services, strategic partnerships and equipping resources.

What programs do you provide?

We operate locally under the name Align Pregnancy Services, and extend life-giving help (such as free pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, prenatal and parenting education and babycare supplies) to individuals and families. We offer post-abortion support in a compassionate, non-judgmental environment to those who have made the difficult choice of abortion. We also join with other leaders and ministries to advance life-affirming outreach in our region, state, and nation, and develop leadership resources to equip others to align with God for life.

How can the community help your organization?

We always welcome delivery volunteers and phone consultants. Other ways to help are by donating any of the following items (in date) or by making a financial donation: Canned fruit, canned soup, canned vegetables, baked beans, canned potatoes or yams, spaghetti sauce, spaghetti pasta, assorted kinds of plain pasta, instant mashed potatoes, Jell-o and pudding mix, gravy and broth, mac and cheese, rice - white or brown, flavored rice or pasta mixes, helpers (hamburger, chicken, tuna), mini-meals What is your service area?

Our Align Pregnancy Service locations in Columbia, Ephrata, Lancaster and Lebanon primarily serve residents of Lancaster and Lebanon counties. Our partnerships and resources aspects of ministry serve people locally and beyond.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

By the grace of God, we’ve been able to serve clients steadily through the COVID-19 crisis. Initially, we streamlined our broad offering of baby supplies to the essentials: diapers, formula and wipes. We lifted the requirement that a person had to be a client of ours to receive those things. We delivered bundles of babycare essentials to clients’ doorsteps and began holding our classes online to keep things moving for our pregnant clients. Our post-abortion ministry also grew as clients had more time on their hands for Bible study, to process their abortion experience and to heal.

Through the generosity of local churches and individuals, we’ve been able to provide thousands of packages of diapers, wipes and formula to young families who needed them. Of the new young families served, 250 of them decided to become our clients. This is an unprecedented

how we stayed connected with students and faculty. With the use of Zoom, TNT staff met with students online and also joined classrooms to encourage and spread hope.

Likewise, TNT also offered pastoral counseling to those who were struggling with anxiety and depression.

How can the community help your organization?

TNT is always in need of prayer support, volunteers to help run our youth centers, and financial assistance. If you are interested in being on our prayer team or volunteering, please contact us at office@tntyouthministry.com. If you would like to give financially you can do so by making checks payable to TNT Youth Ministry and mailing to the address listed below. You can also donate online by going to our website and clicking on the “Donate” link.

Contact Information: Michael Wenger, Executive Director, 717-381-1688 Website: tntyouthministry.com Address: 510 Stevens Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522

for children (Spaghetti O’s, ravioli, etc.), peanut butter and jelly, ketchup, mustard and mayo, breakfast cereal - hot or cold, pancake mix and syrup, crackers, granola bars and dried fruit, juice for children (apple, cranberry, grape), tea/coffee/hot chocolate, toilet paper, paper towels, facial tissues, shampoo and conditioner, toothpaste and toothbrushes, bar soap, dishwashing liquid and liquid laundry detergent. Glass containers are accepted but plastic is preferred.

Monetary donations are used for monthly grocery store bills resulting from the purchase of fresh items which are included with each delivery, the purchase of supplemental pantry stock during periods of low inventory and minimal office and business related expenses.

Contact Information: Call 717-627-0770 or message us on Facebook at Lititz Warwick Community Chest or on Instagram at Lititz Warwick Community Chest Website: www.lwcommunitychest.org number of new clients for us in a relatively short amount of time.

Our centers are fully open once again, clean and safe. We are busy serving women, men, teens and families both in person and online. Our ultimate honor is to share about the One who gives life, Jesus.

How can the community help your organization?

People can champion the gospel and the sacredness of life with us by volunteering, praying, and helping us keep our shelves filled with vital babycare items. We have an ongoing need for larger diapers (sizes 4–6), wipes, and formula. www.AlignLifeMinistries.org/Get-Involved has more information on these and other opportunities.

We also invite people to connect with us via our email updates (subscribe online), Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. We are grateful to be able to partner with the community for the sake of the gospel and life.

Contact Information: Julie Baum, Supporter Relations Director, 717-274-5128 x 308 Website: www.alignlifeministries.org Address: 131 S. 8th Street, Lebanon, PA 17042

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Mission Statement: Handi*Vangelism (H*V) began in 1973 as a ministry of compassion under its parent organization, BCM International. In 2004 H*V became Handi*Vangelism Ministries International (H*VMI), an independent Christian mission organization, comprised of three program areas: disability, grief and training & equipping.

Our mission is to share the compassion of Christ by walking alongside individuals facing life’s challenges and equipping others to do the same.

Mission Statement: The Eastern Lancaster County Library’s mission is to educate, empower, enlighten, enrich, and entertain the Eastern Lancaster County area. We hope to create lifelong learners and lifelong users of the library.

What programs do you provide?

The ELANCO Library offers storytimes, STEM programming, Kindergarten Readiness programs, fitness programs, and book clubs! Our programs are aimed towards our youngest, oldest, and everyone in between.

What is your service area?

We serve New Holland Borough, Earl Township, East Earl Township, Caernarvon Township, and Terre Hill Borough.

What programs do you provide?

The Disability Ministry of H*VMI serves families and individuals affected by disability through programs such as: Support groups for parents with children who have a disability (PIP); Bible Clubs/Studies and; A Christian overnight camping program for youth and adults affected by physical and/or intellectual disabilities. (Handi*Camp).

The Grief Ministry of H*VMI reaches out to people grieving many different types of losses. Our primary focus is parents who have suffered the loss of a child (BASIS Ministry). We offer support groups, encouraging newsletters, group activities as well as personally written notes to our BASIS Parents.

The Training & Equipping program of H*VMI seeks to train Christian workers on topics such as Disability, Grief and Loss, Mental Health, Abuse and Divorce.

What is your service area?

Our home office is currently in Ephrata, PA. However, we have traveled extensively, both nationally and overseas, to provide training and support in our ministry areas.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

As a result of the restrictions due to COVID-19, H*VMI’s in-person ministry was postponed in March of 2020. This

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

The Office of Commonwealth Libraries made the difficult decision in March to shut down all public libraries throughout our commonwealth. Because so many of our services are offered in-person, we had to immediately adapt the way we serve our community. Our library promoted our eBook and eAudiobook collections, as well as our online resources, and we made it easier than ever for individuals to obtain a library card to access these materials from home. We transitioned to no-contact self-pickup services to provide books, movies, and other materials to our neighbors in the safest way possible. We continue to add services, such as providing Take and Make bags and offering brief appointments to browse for materials. Our staff is continually rethinking how libraries work so we can better serve the public.

We are all in this together, and we will get through it together.

included Bible Clubs, Support Groups and Handi*Camp.

In addition to increasing personal contact by phone, during the Red Phase, we opened an online meeting room for our Handi*Campers who could “drop in” anytime to chat. In the Yellow Phase, we began an outdoor, Drive in Bible Club we dubbed, “Bible Lesson on the Lawn,” held in Akron, PA. We used an FM transmitter to broadcast music, lesson and prayers to the participants’ car radios. In the Green Phase we restarted our support groups in several locations with an outdoor socially distanced format.

How can the community help your organization?

The best method of help that is accessible to everyone is prayer. Another way you could help is through volunteering with our camp program, Bible clubs and/or in a variety of other areas. H*VMI is a ministry supported primarily by donations. If you feel led by the Lord to give, please visit hvmi.org/donate. H*VMI also participates in the Lancaster County Extra Give Day. Check out extragive.org on November 20th!

Contact Information: Kyle Robinson, Executive Director – 717-859-4777 Website: hvmi.org Address: P.O. Box 122, Akron, PA 17501

How can the community help your organization?

Our library self-generates 60% of its operating budget in order to serve our community. Only 40% of our funding comes from state and local municipalities. Because of the COVID-19 crisis, we had to cancel our Auction Gala in 2020, which was to be our main fundraising event. We welcome monetary donations from the community in any amount and will be participating in the 2020 ExtraOrdinary Give. We also have an Amazon Wish List that includes books and other materials we need to keep the library running.

Website: elancolibrary.org Address: 11 Chestnut Drive, New Holland, PA 17557

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Mission Statement: Friendship Community is a faith-based organization cultivating capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism (ID/A). The Vision of Friendship Community is Impacting the World with Capabilities.

What programs do you provide?

Friendship Community supports over 200 Adults with ID/A through three day programs, home-based services, Lifesharing and 27 residential homes. Meaningful Day Academy (MDA) is an innovative, personalized and tiered program that provides purposeful daytime opportunities through discovery, exploration, volunteerism and relationships. The Friendship Heart Studio is a creative arts program that celebrates personalities and talents

EPHRATA AREA SOCIAL SERVICES Mission Statement: Ephrata Area Social Services (EASS) is a non-profit organization supporting neighbors in need throughout the Ephrata and Cocalico regions of Northern Lancaster County. Our assistance programs include the Hand UP Exchange Food & Clothing Bank, Ephrata/Cocalico Meals on Wheels, Transportation Services, and Community Support Services. Our mission is to channel resources effectively through the collaboration of our partnering health and human service organizations to improve the lives of the residents in northern Lancaster County.

Together, we can build a stronger community for all.

What programs do you provide?

EASS offers four core programs: Hand UP Exchange Food and Clothing Bank – clients call to schedule their half hour appointments to use the food and clothing bank. We are a client-choice pantry, which means clients shop the Bank like a grocery store, making their own selections based on what they know their family eats. After the family finishes selecting their food, they may also shop the Clothing Bank for shoes, clothes or other household items they may need. Our Hand UP

Mission Statement: The Ephrata Public Library’s mission is to provide resources and to promote opportunities for everyone seeking to improve, change, enrich and enjoy their lives. We are also the parent organization for the Northern Lancaster Hub, which is a collective of over 20 organizations working hard to make sure residents are safe, housed, fed and live productive lives.

through free expression and collaboration. Lastly, the 27 residential homes provide 24/7 support while assisting Individuals with their social and independent living skills in home-like settings.

What is your service area?

Since 1972, Friendship Community has supported Adults with ID/A in both Lancaster and Lebanon Counties. The Heart Gallery and Studio is located at 118 North Water Street in downtown Lancaster, while the Lititz Gallery is located at 235 Bloomfield Drive.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

Because of the restrictions and precautions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Friendship Community has endured financial impacts; our main fundraising events have been rescheduled, re-established as virtual and even cancelled. It has also been challenging at times to find adequate personal protective equipment and necessary cleaning supplies. With the immediate closure of all Day Programs, Team Members flexed their roles and learned new computer software and equipment to enable residents to communicate with family and friends. iPads were utilized for communication, education and unique activities.

We are exploring new ways to champion MDA participants in their meaningful days and are also planning to reopen the Art Studio, which was recently reconfigured to meet COVID-19 requirements. Gallery art pieces remain available for purchase online.

How can the community help your organization?

Friendship Community is grateful for the encouragement of our surrounding communities as we journey together.

We greatly appreciate your partnership and financial support in order to maintain our quality programming.

We appreciate your continued prayers for health, safety and patience of the Individuals and their Family Members supported, as well as our Team Members. Finally, we ask you to share our story with your family and friends to gain partners, volunteers, Team Members and advocates to fulfill our Mission.

Contact Information: Sherri Colton, Director of Advancement – (717) 656-2466, ext. 1151; scolton@friendshipcommunity.net Website: www.friendshipcommunity.net; www.friendshipart.net Address: 1149 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543

Exchange is for those with an income ranging from below the poverty level and up to 200% above the poverty level.

However, if a family from any background or any income level truly needs food, we will never turn anyone away.

Cocalico-Ephrata Meals on Wheels Program – this program operates out of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, Main Street, Ephrata, and serves on average 60 clients per day.

A hot and a cold meal are offered daily and are delivered by a large team of dedicated volunteers. This program is so much more than just delivering food. Volunteers have the opportunity to check on each client to ensure they are safe and healthy. They build meaningful relationships and help to eliminate that social isolation many homebound seniors face.

Community Support Services – this program is our “social services” arm of the organization. This program assists families on their path to stability and sustainability. Some emergency financial assistance is provided, as well as connections to resources to help families with all other needs that they may have.

Transportation Program – EASS has two minivans in its fleet as well as an 11-passenger minibus. Anyone living within our service area may call to schedule a ride to their appointments, grocery stores, etc. Our paid staff of drivers will do everything possible to ensure timely services. The 11 passenger minibus serves as our “public transportation” with established bus stops at designated times in Denver, Reamstown, and Ephrata, including WellSpan Ephrata Community Hospital. Our Transportation program is a free service available to anyone. Donations are appreciated, but not required.

What is your service area?

Cocalico School District and Ephrata Area School District How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

We are seeing a greater influx of those who are homeless.

Additionally, people are struggling to pay their rent and utility bills and they are worried about the future. We have added a social worker to our staff to better support and provide solutions to those struggling.

How can the community help your organization?

We are always seeking volunteers to help in our Hand UP Exchange area and Meals on Wheels. We also look for volunteers willing to assist with at-home necessities like lawn mowing, minor house repairs, minor car repairs, etc.

EASS relies on its communities for financial help as well.

We highly value our neighbors because it is our neighbors who make it possible to help families in need and to keep our doors open.

Contact Information: Joy N. Ashley (Executive Director), 717-733-0345 x11, jashley@ephrataareasocialservices.org Lisa Gockley (Program Director), 717-733-0345 x12, lgockley@ephrataareasocialservices.org Shelley Leister (Social Worker), 717-733-0345 x13, sleister@ephrataareasocialservices.org Website: www.ephrataareasocialservices.org Address: 227 North State Street, Ephrata, PA 17522

What programs do you provide?

We provide educational, social and recreational programs for all ages! We provide a diverse print and digital collection of materials for the residents of the Ephrata area.

service and by-appointment-only in-person appointments.

We are also taking appointments for passport processing.

We have discontinued our fingerprinting service.

What is your service area?

We directly serve the residents of the municipalities in the Ephrata Area School District (Akron, Clay, Ephrata Borough and Township), as well as providing services to all residents of Lancaster County.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

The Library was closed by order of the Governor in March for in-person services. However, virtual services continued nonstop. We currently have a full menu of virtual programming and are providing locker pickup

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Currently, the Library is struggling to meet their fundraising goals because most of our fundraisers (Brewfest, book sales) have been cancelled. We need financial donations to help us bridge the gap.

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Mission Statement: Founded in 1975, Lighthouse Vocational Services is a 501c3 charitable organization with a mission to provide vocational services and adult training for persons with developmental disabilities to promote personal growth, opportunity and hope for their future. Established upon Christ-centered values and principles, we believe that God created each individual with value and a purpose for life.

This is the driving force of the organization as we provide opportunity for adults with mental and physical challenges to develop greater independence and meaning in their lives.

What programs do you provide?

Lighthouse serves over 170 adults with different abilities by offering on-site vocational training, employment services, community participation services, student

What is your service area?

Our work-based facility is located in New Holland, Pennsylvania. We transport individuals to and from our facility to their residences in Berks, Chester, Lancaster, and Lebanon counties.

How has the COVID-19 crisis impacted your organization?

During the COVID-19 crisis, our facility-based work ceased temporarily, and we lost a significant amount of revenue. We also lost the opportunity to provide daily jobs, routines, and living skills for persons with disabilities in our community and beyond. However, we quickly began integrating creative technology to stay connected and support our participants through remote learning services.

Lighthouse was and continues to be a leading organization in our region in making these services available and spanning different interests and skills including cooking, art, exercise, Bible, social skills, music, gardening classes, etc. We have also provided work assessments for young adults and students during this time. As an organization in this crisis and beyond, we are committed to following

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the guidelines set by the state to ensure the safety of our participants. We have now reopened our facility and are serving individuals there in alignment with CDC and ODP safety requirements.

How can the community help your organization?

Financial contributions from our community are much appreciated! Due to lost revenue and waylaid fundraising events due to the temporary shut-down, Lighthouse continues exploring creative ways to bring in funds.

Donations currently help us expand our remote training services program, help with re-opening costs including safety and PPE equipment, and assist with general operating funds. We are also open to partnering with more businesses who need our work crews for essential services like cleaning and lawn care during this time.

Contact Information: Crystal Smeltzer, Director of Community Relations, 717-354-0355 ext. 145, crystalsmeltzer@lighthousevoc.org Website: www.lighthousevoc.org Address: 144 Orlan Road, New Holland, PA 17557

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