IMPACT! Missions continues to tackle the housing crisis amidst Covid-19
Paul and Derek, two of the former inmates hired thanks to IMPACT! Missions' Lancaster CARES grant frame the back of a kitchen on South Christian Street. (Source: Matthew Beakes) When...
Lancaster CARES: How $1 million was raised to sustain county’s needy during Covid-19
Sam Bressi Sam Bressi was as surprised as anyone at how fast the coronavirus became a deadly reality for Lancaster County. For the Lancaster County Community...
HDC MidAtlantic puts preventing evictions front and center
Dana Hanchin, President and CEO, HDC MidAtlantic. (Source: HDC MidAtlantic) Among HDC MidAtlantic's portfolio of owned and managed properties are Ruoff Towers (main pic) and the...
Factory Ministries grows its food program to meet need
Strawberries are stacked, ready for distribution to needy families, at Factory Ministries. (Source: Factory Ministries) Adam Nagle, executive director, The Factory Ministries. When Pennsylvania began locking...
Nonprofits promote Rental Relief initiative
Logos of organizations involved in implementing Rental Relief in Lancaster County. (Source: Eviction Prevention Network) Todd Capitao, director of financial empowerment at Tabor Community Services. (Source:...
Aaron’s Acres keeps children engaged with online videos
Aaron's Acres participant Julia watches musician Phredd perform online. (Source: Aaron's Acres) Risa Paskoff, executive director, Aaron's Acres, spends a moment with Isiah at the program's...
Ephrata Area Social Services steps up emergency housing, food services during Covid-19
Joy Ashley, executive director at Ephrata Area Social Services, wears a mask at the organization's food bank. (Photo: Kyle Gamble) Food, water, warmth, rest; security and safety cover the first...
Lancaster Health Center stays in touch with patients through telemedicine
Dr. Matthew Weitzel of Lancaster Health Center uses telemedicine equipment funded through a Lancaster Cares grant. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) James Reichenbach Soon after the novel coronavirus...
YWCA Lancaster delivers to keep Kepler Hall safe
A food program helped residents of Kepler Hall at YWCA Lancaster to shelter in place during the Covid-19 stay-at-home order. (Photo: Fosterjfoster productions) Stacie Blake, CEO,...
Milagro House keeps families fed during pandemic
Milagro House Program Director Shiobhian Doherty, and Mason, 8, enjoy a lighthearted moment. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) Chris Duncan, executive director, Milagro House. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) When...
Facing eviction due to Covid-19 income loss? This local network is ready to help
(Source: The Eviction Lab) Mike McKenna, president, Tabor Community Services (Source: Tabor) Local nonprofit leaders who deal with housing and household finance are breathing a sigh...
Clinic for Special Children keeps Amish informed on Covid-19
The Clinic for Special Children, 535 Bunker Hill Road in Strasburg Township. (Source: Clinic for Special Children) Dr. Kevin Strauss, medical director, Clinic for Special Children....
Power Packs Project powers through pandemic
The Power Packs Project helps ensure that children in low-income households have healthy, nutritious meals. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) Annette Rosa-Pabon, Lancaster regional program director, Power Packs...
SACA rises to Covid-19 challenge
Provisions for the Spanish American CIvic Association's grab-and-go meals. SACA shifted to grab-and-go when Covid-19 made its community meal program impractical. (Photo: Fosterjfoster Productions) SACA's Jacqueline...
Excentia: Caring During COVID-19
COVID-19 has hit Lancaster County hard. But for Jaci Verghese, the virus hit way too close to home. Recently, Jaci lost her mom when the elderly woman became ill from...
Boys & Girls Club of Lancaster
When she heard schools and other organizations were closing because of the COVID-19 virus in March, the first thing that entered Karen Schloer’s mind was, “what about the kids?” The...
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