Community Voices Black leaders in Lancaster: The Rev. Roland Forbes The Rev. Roland Forbes (Photo: PhotOle Photography) (For links to the other articles in this series, click here.) Growing up in the civil rights era of … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - February 19, 2021
Community Voices Black leaders in Lancaster: Joshua Hunter Crispus Attucks Community Center Program Director Joshua Hunter on Jan. 18. (Source: PhotOle Photography) (For links to the other articles in this series, click here.) A … Read more By Olivia Smucker - February 12, 2021
Community Voices ‘Welcome to Lancaster’ Since the 1980s there has been a beautiful piece of writing out in the world, but it has become more popular since the age of the … Read more By Caryn Thompson - February 2, 2021
Community Voices A different kind of depression (Source: MHA Lancaster) Who are the caregivers of the world? According to the definition, a caregiver is “a family member or helper who regularly looks after … Read more By Caryn Thompson - January 12, 2021
Community Voices Listen: Local leaders discuss homelessness crisis amid Covid-19 on WITF’s Smart Talk Mike McKenna and Jennifer Koppel Two Lancaster County nonprofit leaders appeared on WITF-FM’s public affairs program “Smart Talk” on Tuesday to discuss the crisis of homelessness … Read more By Tim Stuhldreher - January 6, 2021
Community Voices Gratitude for the generosity of caring Lancaster residents (opinion) (Photos: FosterJFoster Productions) (Editor’s Note: This column originally appeared on LNP | LancasterOnline.com.) By Sam Bressi, President & CEO, Lancaster County Community Foundation; and Kevin Ressler, … Read more By One United Lancaster - January 4, 2021
Community Voices Seeking seasonal joy: Holidays and mental health (Source: Provided) As we move into the holiday season, many of us see, hear, say, or sing the word “joy” on a daily basis. What does … Read more By Caryn Thompson - December 21, 2020
Community Voices Thoughts on a virtual graduation during Covid-19 Heather Hutsell shows off her newly earned college degree. (Photo: Provided) Back when COVID-19 first started shutting down our community and those around the world, I … Read more By One United Lancaster - December 21, 2020
Community Voices Breaking the stigma: A unique look back at Sandy Hook Have you ever been concerned that people who live with a mental illness are inherently violent? There are many who hear the words “bipolar,” “schizophrenia,” or … Read more By Caryn Thompson - December 17, 2020
Community Voices Thanks given: Reflections on a virtual Thanksgiving Heather Hutsell and her family share Thanksgiving on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2020. Clockwise from top left: Hutsell; her sisters Sarah and Laura; her mother, Nancy; and … Read more By One United Lancaster - December 10, 2020
Community Voices Staying home for the holidays during Covid-19 Every year, I spend my Thanksgiving holiday with my family in South Carolina. It’s a tiring and unamusing 10-hour trek by car, yet I do it … Read more By One United Lancaster - November 23, 2020
Awareness Monday Is National Information & Referral Day Lorna Swinton answers calls from the 211 hotline. (Source: Kyle Gamble) People in search of critical services often do not know where to go for help … Read more By Toni Gainer - November 16, 2020
