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

A van is available for transportation for appointments to the James E. VanZandt Medical Center in Altoona, and the community based outreach center in State College. Volunteer Drivers welcomed.

Operates Adopt-A-Highway, an effective way to reduce the overall cost of litter pick-up in Pennsylvania. Offers volunteer opportunity to clear a two-mile section of state highway two to four times a year. Works to reduce the overall cost of litter pick-up in Pennsylvania.

Provides a free, basic Technology Skills Training program. Adult students are matched with a volunteer virtually to gain skills in using their smart phones, computers and tablets. Students learn skills to stay connected with friends and family and access online resources for education, jobs, healthcare, shopping and community involvement.

Help those of the Hispanic and Latino community find access to food, physical activity and Diabetes Management and Prevention.

Provides free classes and tutoring for adults in basic reading, to prepare for the High School Equivalency test (HSE), and to Learn English as a Second Language (ESL). Administers additional classes that include Citizenship Classes, the Next Step Program helping students to prepare for a career, higher education, and workplace goals, HiSET Testing Location in York County, and the Home of BUCK A BOOK® Reading Program held in York County Schools. Offers volunteer opportunities to be tutors with training provided.

Provides eligible individuals with vouchers to purchase Pennsylvania-grown produce at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands. Vouchers are distributed in the summer and may be used through November.

Provides a wide range of services designed to work with clients to thrive in the home environment best suited to their needs. Assessment of need is done through our office and we work with volunteers and subcontractors to deliver appropriate service. Some of the services are: A) Home Delivered Meals: A meal is provided to functionally disabled, home-bound, or convalescent people age 60+ B) Personal Care Service: Provides personal grooming help - bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting and transferring C) Respite Care: Program designed to provide relief to the primary caregiver. Eligibility and hours will be determined in the assessment process D) Chore Service: Minor home repair may be possible when safety and necessary upkeep is required E) Protective Services: Reports of abuse can be made by calling 717-334-9296 or 800-548-3240 24 hours a day

The shelter takes in stray or lost animals at no charge and accepts pet animals for a surrender fee. Once the animals are signed over to the shelter the staff takes on the responsibility of finding loving new homes or the owner of those animals that have been lost.

Provides volunteer opportunities to serve on Community Impact Teams which engage in a range of community improvement activities.

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

Helps beneficiaries understand and enroll in their Medicare and other health insurance benefits, including the Medicare prescription benefit; files appeals, assists with billing/claim issues, and helps with applying for eligibility assistance program that may help lower Medicare costs. Volunteer training provided.

Community members with extra time and an interest in becoming a YMCA volunteer, should contact the organization. Volunteers will be matched to assist in an area of their interest; as well as an area that fits into their scheduled availability.

Patient care fund for Cancer Patients and their families. Provides an avenue for people to donate and assist to family members during a difficult and emotional time.

Recruits, trains, and supervises community volunteers to accept court-appointed cases of abuse and neglect. Volunteer advocates investigate and monitor facts in the case and present their findings and recommendations to the presiding children's court judge.

Collects gift cards to give to eligible children during the holidays.

Promotes safety, justice, and equality through community awareness events, outreach programs, workshops, trainings, coalition work, and also counseling and hotlines.

Partners with families in need of decent, affordable housing. Homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage.

Volunteer opportunities exist in delivering meals, ombudsman, Apprise program, and Senior Center activities.

Offers Volunteer opportunities available for community members to assist with meal preparation, drivers (using company vehicles), overnight supervision (sleeping), food pantry stocking, clothing closet supervision, moving new families into homes, and secretarial and office assistance.

Offers a broad selection of new and used furniture, appliances, cabinets and building supplies. The warehouse and showroom offer bargain prices to the public. Everything sold will help fund new or renovated homes for qualified families. Accepts donations of home and building materials in good, usable condition. Will pick up donations; call to make arrangements

Provides a 24-hour confidential, domestic violence support hotline. Makes referrals for temporary or emergency safe shelter. Offers legal advocacy, including assistance with filing a Protection From Abuse Order. Coordinates with other social service agencies that provide assistance with health, finances, housing, drug/alcohol treatment, support groups, children's services, employment/training, food, furniture, clothing, and more. Provides referral and support services, child therapy, and the W.E.A.V.E. (Women's Empowerment Against Violent Environments) adult support group, which includes free childcare during group sessions. Delivers community education for all groups, including educational speakers and age-appropriate outreach materials. Provides accompaniment and/or transportation to appointments/hearings, including civil and criminal hearings. Also offers options for counseling and crisis response, with free childcare provided when necessary. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Offers social services to Latino immigrants in Allegheny County and the surrounding area. Provides aid to Latino families based on their individual needs.

Provides equine-assisted activities to children and adults with special needs in Lancaster, offers horseback riding lessons, and monthly unmounted clinic series for individuals who want to learn more about horses from the ground level, also offers school programs, for youth and adults

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