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Provides preschool programs and afterschool programs.

Offers child support orders and enforcement, including establishing paternity for out of wedlock children, establishment of court orders when one party resides outside of Erie County; uses Federal Parent Locator Service to locate missing parent.

Provides individualized residential treatment facility for the chemically dependent. Offering short and long term treatment.

Provides emergency financial assistance to veterans to help pay for housing, utilities, and transportation (including work and medical appointments, auto loan and insurance payments, and car repairs). Pays directly to landlords, vendors, and creditors.

A volunteer companionship program between persons in mental health recovery and trained community volunteers. After training that is provided by compeer staff, adult volunteers are matched with adult friends who live with a mental illness. Volunteers are asked to spend one hour per week with their friend. Members of the match meet at mutually agreeable times and for activities they choose.

Founded in 1998 to bring people together, to facilitate discussion, to provide information and to enable informed community decision-making on important issues facing Lancaster County. The foundation seeks the input of individuals, organizations and city and county government as it investigates community issues with public feedback, stakeholder interviews, public forums, expert analysis and presentations of investigation findings.

Offers a club for support of good sportsmanship, fair play, and teamwork through the sport of ice hockey.

Offers professional assistance with VA claims. Staff includes 4 accredited Veterans Service Officers (VSO) with 20+ combined years of experience. A variety of other services are also available.

Serves the Behavioral Health needs of Mercer County in times of disaster. The team is comprised of school psychologists, mental health therapists, psychiatric nurses, mental health delegates, domestic violence counselors, clergy, school personnel, drug and alcohol prevention specialists, case managers from both mental health and intellectual disabilities departments, and program administrators.

Provides services and support to learn skills needed to work at the job of choice in the community. Services include job finding, job coaching, supportive employment, community based work assessments, discovery profiles, customized employment, career assessments, and on-the-job training.

Provides map and listing of temporary trash drop-off sites in Philadelphia. Also offers an interactive map containing the 6 sanitation service centers which will accept trash drop-offs from Philadelphia residents.

For 100 years United Way of Lancaster County has helped make change happen across Lancaster County by providing opportunities for community members to give, advocate, and volunteer. In addition to offering a 2-1-1 information and referral service, a volunteer center, and free tax preparation services for low income workers, United Way fosters collaborations between nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, schools, faith-based groups, businesses, and government. United Way and its supporters create lasting change in Lancaster County, achieving results that no single organization or sector could accomplish alone.

Offers education on a variety of performance art disciplines in dance, theater, and music. Also offers workshops in local schools.

Offers a variety of dog food brands available for those who need it. Veterans, First Responders, their families, Gold Star Families and Gold Shield Families are welcome to come take what you need for your dogs.

Offers the convenience of making consistent monthly electric bill payments, avoiding the seasonal highs and lows when usage fluctuates. The monthly amount is based on your history of electric use. Each quarter your payment amount is reviewed and, if necessary, adjusted to reflect your usage.

Offers 256 one-bedroom apartments for older adults. All rents are subsidized by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).

A supportive discussion group for those who are newly diagnosed, currently in treatment, and beyond.

Development and outreach of children's injury prevention strategies that include but are not limited to helmet safety, fire safety, farm safety, general/household safety and car seat/seat belt safety. Also provides volunteer speakers/educators, educational materials and games and referral services. Coordinates and schedules car seat checks and child passenger safety technician classes.

Provides an Early Head Start program to infants and toddlers ages six weeks to three years old. Meals and diapers are provided.

Provides needs assessment, benefits advice, and counseling in which caregivers are informed of the benefits available.

Provides legal representation, advice, and education to low-income individuals with civil legal problems.

Offers a range of services to support survivors of sexual assault and their loved ones. The program seeks to foster communities that respect the rights and dignity of survivors, embrace diversity, collaborate in the pursuit of justice for those impacted by violent crime, and promote education aimed at ending sexual violence.

Provides a food pantry to the community.

Offers occupational and speech/language therapy services for children and adults.

English (ESL) classes and adult literacy classes are offered September to May. No fees. Open to anyone. Call 610-435-0680 for information on hours and registration.