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United Way of Wyoming Valley - Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (GLR)

Campaign for Grade-Level Reading is served through the following programs or partnerships: School Readiness. Dolly Parton's Imagination Libary providing a free book monthly program; Book Drive providing new and gently used children's books that will then be distributed to children. Reading Buddies, a volunteer reading program that brings in mentors. The Nurses Pantry provides at-risk students and families with access to commonly needed material items to address needs of an urgent nature. Summer Learning program.

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Library Services
Volunteer Opportunities
Children
Literacy Programs
Youth

Project Linus - Lancaster/Lititz, PA Chapter - Project Linus

Provides a 100% volunteer non-profit organization with a two-fold mission of offering comfort to children in need through gifts of new, handmade blankets and of giving 'blanketeer' volunteers a rewarding way to use their skills to help children.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Comfort Items for Distressed Adults/Children

Lend A Hand - Disaster Assistance

Coordinates a reliable system of transportation, labor, housing and meals, and job assignments for volunteers who wish to help people suffering extraordinary hardship as the result of natural disasters.

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Disaster Management Organizations
Post Disaster Cleanup
Volunteer Opportunities

Washington County Senior Centers - Senior Centers

Provides congregate meals, socialization, and recreational activities including: arts & crafts, computers, bingo, cards, pool, puzzles, games, and exercise classes.

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Senior Centers

United Way of Lancaster County - United Way of Lancaster County

For over 95 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.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Planning/Coordinating/Advisory Groups
Funding
Nonprofit Organization Issues
Networking/Relationship Building Support

YWCA Carlisle and Cumberland County - Adult Classes and Community Engagement

Offers multiple programs and opportunities, such as Al-Anon Meetings, Aging Ladies Group, Meditation, Qigong, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities.

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Mentoring Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Wellness Programs
Alcohol Use Disorder Support Groups

Serving Seniors - Serving Seniors, Inc.

Dedicated to improving the quality of life and care of nursing home, personal care home and isolated older adults in the community. Volunteer Visitation services, ombudsman/advocacy and guardianship services.

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Senior Advocacy Groups
Volunteer Opportunities
Long Term Care Ombudsman Programs
Guardianship Assistance

Sleep in Heavenly Peace - PA Luzerne County Chapter - Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Offers to build and deliver beds to children who do not have a bed. Makes and delivers beds as supplied and donations allow. Volunteer builders, donations accepted.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Beds

United Way of Bucks County - Bucks Knocks Out Hunger

Community-driven hunger fighting project that unites thousands of donors, advocates, and volunteers to fight hunger in Bucks County.

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Food Donation Programs
Volunteer Opportunities

Big Impact Group of Schuylkill County - Youth Programs

Offers three mentoring programs for children. Volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters provide friendship, guidance, support, and encouragement in social, educational, and cultural experiences.

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Youth Enrichment Programs
Mentoring Programs
Volunteer Opportunities

American Red Cross - Speakers Bureau and Community Awareness Events

Provides volunteers to speak about programs and services of the organization for community groups, businesses, United Way campaigns, schools, etc. Presentations can be tailored to the group and time frame available, up to one hour.

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Speakers/Speakers Bureaus

Nehemiah Project - The Wall Reading Program Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer opportunitie to assist with the summer reading program at The Wall.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Mental Health Association in Butler County - Compeer

Connects volunteers who have similar interests and life experience with individuals in mental health recovery. Volunteers provide supportive friendship and mentoring relationships to promote mental wellness and inclusion. Volunteers can meet with their friend for various activities, from having coffee or dinner downtown to visiting festivals, etc. The activities depend on the interests of both parties and available events. The goal is to promote socialization and have fun.

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Volunteer Opportunities
Peer Mental Health Support Services
Peer to Peer Networking

Meals on Wheels of Lancaster - Paradise Meals on Wheels

Provides freshly prepared meals at a reasonable cost to anyone in their specified geographic area who cannot reasonably provide meals for themselves.

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Home Delivered Meals
Volunteer Opportunities

Global Links - Volunteer Program

Offers opportunities for volunteers of all ages and abilities to sort, assess, and prepare donated medical supplies and equipment for distribution.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Center for Community Action - Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)

Provides volunteer opportunities for Seniors at local non-profit organizations.

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Older Adults
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Volunteer Service Programs

Habitat for Humanity - Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies, Allegheny County

Sells used construction and building materials at low prices, with a focus on home improvement items such as furniture, home accessories, building materials and appliances. Accepts donations and arranges for pick ups. Volunteer opportunities available for individuals and groups.

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Donation Pickups
Volunteer Opportunities
Stoves
Clothes Dryers
Washing Machines
General Appliance Provision
Low Cost Building Materials/Supplies
Refrigerators

Union-Snyder Agency on Aging, Inc. - Beaver Springs Senior Center

Provides socialization, fun activities, educational programs, guest speakers, exercise classes, hot, nutritious meals and volunteer opportunities. General center daily activities include: Blood Pressure Screenings, Exercise Classes, Crafts and Games, Computer Labs, Inspirational Speakers, Pot Luck and Dining Out Day.

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Extreme Heat Cooling Programs
Senior Centers

Habitat for Humanity - Sweat Equity Program

Provides an opportunity for veterans to serve locally with other veterans to assist those in need of quality housing. This program invites Veterans and their families to apply for necessary home repairs or modifications including interior and exterior accessibility modifications.

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Accessible Home Construction
Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
Construction/Building Inspectors
Volunteer Opportunities

Indiana County Department of Human Services - Volunteer Center

Recruits and refers potential volunteers to requesting human service agencies.

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Community Service Work Programs
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement

First Presbyterian Church of Sunbury - Volunteer Opportunities

Offers volunteer opportunities to help with the weekly food preparation and serving for Elijah's Bowl.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Laurel House - Laurel's Loft Thrift Shop

Operates a thrift store where the proceeds help fund domestic violence programs. Offers items such as clothing, kitchenware, household items, and more.

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Book/Magazine Donation Programs
General Clothing Donation Programs
Children's Clothing Donation Programs
Kitchenware Donation Programs
Personal/Grooming Supplies Donation Programs
Shoe Donation Programs
Baby Clothing Donation Programs
Thrift Shops
Volunteer Opportunities

Fork Over Love - Community Meal Program

Distributes nutritious, chef-made meals from local independent restaurants to the public every week.

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Meals Ready to Eat
Volunteer Opportunities
Home Delivered Meals
Food Donation Programs
Community Meals

United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County - Funding and Volunteer Opportunities

Provides general funding to non-profit community agencies, volunteer opportunities, and information and referral services.

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Charities/Grantmaking Organizations
Volunteer Opportunities
Funding

Habitat for Humanity Wyoming Valley - Habitat for Humanity

Offers to build homes for families in need. Volunteer labor and charitable gifts ensure our homes are affordable to low income families. Family members have sweat equity by assisting with volunteer labor.

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Sweat Equity Programs
Homebuyer/Home Purchase Counseling
Volunteer Opportunities