Over 400 trained members each commit countless hours of direct volunteer service to one or more of these organizations.  These programs improve the lives of women, children and families in Lancaster County.

The following announcements are from our Community Partners:

"PAI" Partners in Achieving Independence Corporation Board Positions Available

PAI Corporation provides those supports necessary to enable people with intellectual disabilities to live as indepentently and fully as they desire within the community.  Board positions are available, and expertise in non-banking finance, marketing, legal, or medical is preferred.  Meetings are the 4th Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m., approximately nine months a year.  Board terms are for three years; can serve two consecutive terms. Contact Jonathan E. Hollinger at 717-519-6740, x213 for details. 

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Moms Helping Moms...Women Helping Women 

Your Gently Used Treasures are Needed!

Is your home overflowing with maternity clothes, baby clothes, toys, and stuff?  I can help! Please keep me in mind if you ever want to purge baby items that you know you will not use.  I do porch pick-ups, and deliver the items to very needy moms who are getting their lives on track.  Many have social workers from the Healthy Beginnings Program at LGH.

You do not have to be home when I pick up your items.  Simply send me an e-mail and I will pick up the items: maternity clothes, baby clothes, baby toys, even household items that you no longer need (mix matched glasses, plates, towels, sheets, etc.).   Many of these moms are in need of very basic things as well as baby items.  I can always find a home for your gently used treasures!  Contact Stacey Wilson for more information. 

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Local Power Packs Project  and Founder Needs 

Your Vote to Win  Ladies' Home Journal 

Volunteer Award

Joan Espenshade, Lancastrian and Founder of Power Packs Project, is one of five finalists for the Ladies' Home Journal and "WE" TV Volunteer Award.  The winner of the award is determined by the number of votes she receives, and will be given a $1000 prize.  

If Joan wins, the prize will help Power Packs Project ensure that children receive weekend food so they return to school on Monday, well fed and ready to learn.  To cast your vote for Joan and the Power Packs Project, click on the link below.  You will need to scroll down the page, to view Joan's nominee profile and photo on the bottom left of the page.  This national attention is wonderful for the Power Packs Project, the Lancaster community, and the families this program serves.   

 Cast Your Vote for Joan Espenshade Here

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"PA WORKWEAR" Program Calling for Clothing Donations to Assist Women in Need

Donations of new or gently used professional clothing, accessories, and shoes are being accepted by PA WORKWEAR, working in collaboration with Department of Public Welfare to provide individuals with professional attire for job interviews and employment. PA WORKWEAR recipients are referred by a state agency. This program is located at the Lancaster Council of Churches, 344 North Marshall St., Lancaster, PA 17602.

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"Road to Recovery" -  Drivers needed for our local Cancer Society  

There are many cancer patients in our community whose greatest challenge isn't lack of treatment, but lack of transportation. The American Cancer Society has a program to help with this - "Road to Recovery."   A plea to our community is being made for new drivers for this program. There is currently a wonderful group of volunteers already driving patients to their treatments, but the need is steadily growing, and patients far outnumber volunteers.   Persons can volunteer for this program as much or as little as they desire. Drivers need to have a good driving record, a clean criminal background, and insurance. The volunteers can drive their own vehicles or share the two vehicles that the local Cancer Society received from donors for use in this program.  

Interested persons are asked to contact the

local Cancer Society office at 397-3745 and ask for Kelly Edwards.

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LANCASTER YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

Lancaster Young Professionals provides its members the opportunity to network professionally and to actively participate in the community, with the goal of attracting, retaining and supporting young talent in Lancaster County. Through charitable, networking, social and educational events, LYP hopes to demonstrate the tremendous resources and opportunities Lancaster County offers young professionals, and establish ourselves as a unified and influential voice in the community. 

For more information, CLICK HERE.

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MILAGRO HOUSE, LANCASTER, PA

"One of my greatest pleasures is serving on the Board of Milagro House, a long-term education-based program committed to restoring the lives of homeless women and children.  This year one of our major goals is to
communicate more regularly with members of our community.  Because our printing budget is quite limited, we intend to add email communications into our mix.  Before we can do that, we need your help.

If you are interested in receiving our email correspondence, please let me know if we have permission to add your email address to our list.  If you'd like to receive our newsletters in the mail, please include your mailing address as well.  PLEASE CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Thanks so much for your help.  I know you'll be amazed at Milagro House's success in helping homeless women build a bright future for themselves and their children!"

- Stacey Morgan