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List: Free Christmas and New Year’s meals in Lancaster County (2023-24)

This listing has been compiled by PA 211 East.

By One United Lancaster - December 14, 2023

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Big Brothers Big Sisters program launches in School District of Lancaster

The initiative matches high school mentors with middle school mentees.

By Max Weidman - December 14, 2023

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Application period is open for ‘Warm Homes Warm Hearts’

The deadline is Sunday, Dec. 31.

By One United Lancaster - December 12, 2023

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Southeast Lancaster lights up for the holiday (photos)

“Light Up Southeast goes beyond being just a holiday event.”

By One United Lancaster - December 11, 2023

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Red Rose Transit Authority unveils recommendations for route, service changes

A meeting is planned at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 6, with a second, virtual meeting to follow Dec. 13.

By One United Lancaster - December 6, 2023

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Alternative gift fair ‘Gifts That Give Hope’ is Sunday

Visitors can shop for ethically sourced gift products and donate to organizations on behalf of friends and family.

By One United Lancaster - December 4, 2023

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Registration is open for Project for the Needy holiday food boxes

The deadline is this Friday, Dec. 1.

By One United Lancaster - November 27, 2023

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Relocated homeless shelter addresses downtown’s overnight toilet issue

A portable facility has been installed on a trial basis behind 232 N. Prince St.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 16, 2023

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Homeless shelter at Ebenezer church relocated after heating outage

City, county and nonprofit staff hustled to move the shelter’s furnishings to its new site across town.

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 15, 2023

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List: Free 2023 Thanksgiving meals in Lancaster County

A compilation by PA 211 East.

By One United Lancaster - November 14, 2023

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Survivors share stories of loss at gun violence awareness meal

“It’s amazing,” Lindsey Martin said, “to see the community come together for something so tragic and turn it into something so powerful.”

By Tim Stuhldreher - November 13, 2023

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The 12th annual #ExtraGive is this Friday

This year, 445 nonprofits have signed up to participate.

By One United Lancaster - November 13, 2023