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Provides information to help parents reach their goals. The diaper program provides a pack of diapers and wipes to those that are in need.

Offers tracing services for people in the community who have been separated from their relatives (citizens of other countries) due to war, civil disturbance, or natural disaster. Operates a Holocaust and War Victims Tracing Information Center.

Provides Senior Food Boxes.

Provides a warm space during the daytime in extreme cold emergencies.

Offers day support and community participation services to provide opportunities for social inclusion and employment for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Provides library services including computer access, books, DVDs, movies, tutoring, summer reading, language learning software, car repair manuals, and more. Acts as a cooling and warming center during extreme weather events. Call to confirm hours and availability for these services.

Provides opportunities for youth to engage in community service and civic engagement activities. Provides opportunities for participants to earn community service hours on-site and in the community. Service hours completed on site can be used for school or count towards required hours.

Connects volunteers with individuals in need of assistance with shoveling their sidewalk throughout the winter. Snow Angels aims to help minimize the hardships of snow removal by pairing volunteers with elderly or disabled residents in their neighborhood who they will assist with snow removal after each snow storm for the winter season.

Provides homes for local families who are struggling to meet housing costs, but willing to work and pay for a basic, reasonably priced home.

Maintains a collection of fiction and nonfiction reading materials that can be checked out by community residents who have library cards. Provides access to large print materials, tape/CD collections, the interlibrary loan system, references & information as well as a genealogical collection. Offers programming for youth, including a story hour and literacy program. Similar programming is also offered for adults. Computers, printers, and other electronic equipment are available.

Provides adult literacy and English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction in day, evening, and online classes. Offers one-on-one volunteer tutoring to assist with ESL, testing for American citizenship, and attaining a General Equivalency Diploma (GED).

Provides a comprehensive assisted living facility, offering 24-hour nursing services, dietary services, and social services.

Provides volunteer opportunities for individuals age 55 and older to mentor and tutor disadvantaged or disabled youth in a classroom setting, such as daycare centers, Head Start centers, and schools.

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.

Provides an assisted living facility for those who require some assistance with daily living. Services include assistance with medication, housekeeping, transportation, dining and recreation. Also provides Assistance with personal hygiene, bathing, dressing, and other activities of daily living.

Provides emergency food care packages once a month per household. Also provides a fresh produce giveaway when items are available.

Delivers ready to heat, freshly prepared, nutritious meals. Meals prepared by chefs at LECOM Senior Living Center.

Offers a youth enrichment camp, cooking classes, food distribution, rebuilding of homes, and crisis aid. Volunteer opportunities available; donations accepted.

Provides website for volunteers to register to help with snow removal. Sign-up form is divided by date and region of Erie County.

Offers opportunities for individuals and families to support the raising and training of service dogs who will go to children, veterans, and other individuals.

Provides a training course that offers certification in skills that include accident prevention, feeding, diapering and dressing, supervision, and handling emergencies.

Recruits and places volunteers for various services within the organization.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location:

• Adult programs: computer classes, book discussions
• Bookstore
• Duke Street Business Center: Business reference librarians available to assist business and non-profit organizations with their information needs using print and electronic resources
• Family Place Library
• Foundation Center Cooperating Collection Site
• Handicap accessible PC
• HUB Teen Space
• Language Line over-the-phone interpretation service
• Meeting room rental for 30/75
• Passport processing
• World Languages Collection

The Book ReSort book drop-off and sorting facility is located at 225 N. Marshall St., Lancaster. Hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10 am-noon; Sunday, 2-4 pm; ad the first Saturday, 10 am-1 pm

Supports and facilitates research into effective treatments for Nephrotic Syndrome. Advocates for federal funding and provides support, connections, and education for patients and their families. Also recruits patient support and advocacy volunteers.

Provides mentoring and educational support of male youth in grades 7-12 who lack the presence and influence of father-figures in the home. Recruits mentors who would like to volunteer their talent and skills either in the classroom or through community events and special activities. Mentors do not engage one on one with the student.