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Advocates for state legislative policies at aimed at reducing gun violence in Pennsylvania. Provides information on gun violence issues. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Offers a hot meal to the community. Volunteer options available.

A group mentoring program which provides immediate mentoring services to youth upon acceptance to the agency, while the Little awaits a One-To-One match.

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.

Provides volunteer opportunities through the app to help mediate conflict and prevent violence. Available for Apple and Android devices.

Offers opportunities to volunteer at SPCP sponsored events. Monetary donations are also accepted via Pay Pal, cash, checks, or money orders. Individuals are also encouraged to save aluminum can tabs and donate them to be exchanged for funds supporting the organization.

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 for individuals and groups.

Randomly pairs each accepted artist with a family or friend of a victim of gun violence; the artist will communicate with the family or friend, receive source material such as photographs and stories, and then create a portrait of a victim of gun violence. The definition of a portrait is to be broadly interpreted. The goal is to present diverse works that in some way show the essence of the person being portrayed.

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 assistance navigating community resources and Workforce/employment services, including employment skills, career counseling, high school equivalency assistance and reentry assistance. Also provides a recovery support center with community based self help programming for individuals experiencing a substance abuse disorder. Recovery Cafe provides a safe, sober place to socialize.

Wildlife rehabilitation and educational facility specializing in squirrels and cottontail rabbits. Volunteer opportunities available.

Provides pre-packed food boxes. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Offers programs and volunteer opportunities that provides the practical training, mentoring and confidence required to help the community integrate bicycling into their everyday life. Programs include: - Earn-a-Bike: Youth 11-21 fix up and earn a bike while receiving training in bicycle assembly, maintenance, and safety - Bikes for All: low-income individuals, formerly incarcerated persons, and refugees can get access to affordable and practical transportation - Youth Bike Workshop: Provides open shop time for youth to come and use shop amenities during designated times, keeping their repair skills sharp - Adult Mechanic Class: Provides students with an opportunity to get guided experience under the instruction and guidance of experienced bicycle technicians; Geared for the 18+ crowd - Co-op space where individuals can refurbish a bike under the eye of experienced mechanics as a low-cost option to earning their own bike - Spring Bike Fling: Gives elementary-aged children in the School District of Lancaster a bike of their own.

Volunteers answer the helpline to gather information for Staff to make appropriate referrals for families requesting assistance.

Provides a thrift store. Donations accepted.

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.

Offers individuals of all ages rewarding opportunities to help in our Senior Community Centers, and to serve as Home-Delivered Meal Drivers, Friendly Visitors, Telephone Reassurance Volunteers, Volunteer Ombudsmen, Foster Grandparents, Prime Time Health Program Leaders and PA Medi counselors.

Provides information and support concerning mental and emotional illnesses, including guidance to mental health services, education, family and individual advocacy as well as referrals to local psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and therapists. Offers advocacy and PEER support for individuals with a mental illness and their families. Also offers support for families of children with Individual Education Plans in schools. Conducts educational presentations for schools, clubs, employers, businesses and community groups on topics related to mental health. Makes referrals for anger management and community support groups.

Offers a variety of ongoing, one-day, and event volunteer opportunities.

Provides an array of public library services. Additional services at this location: - Local history collection - Moores Book Group - Weekly storytime for preschool children on Wednesday morning at 10:30am during the school year - Lego Club, Knitting Club, Crocheting Club, Wooden Blocks Collection for kids

Offers 1 to 72-hour short-term respite care for children ages birth through six years old. Serves as a 24-hour hotline for families in crisis. Prevents child abuse and neglect through respite, support, education, and counseling services. Seeks volunteers.

Operates thrift stores; proceeds help fund outreach ministries that provide services to vulnerable and at risk members of the community. Also provides volunteer opportunities to sort, clean, and distribute donations.

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 links to information about how to obtain a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, State Police Criminal History Clearance, and FBI Criminal History Clearance.

A cooperative program of the City of Lancaster, Lancaster Township and the School District of Lancaster. Provides a wide variety of opportunities for senior citizens to participate in recreational activities. Activities include: - Exercise classes, such as aerobics and Tai Chi - Art classes, such as painting and art studio - Various dance classes - Lancaster Senior Orchestra and Touch of Jazz Quartet - Bridge and other types of clubs - Holiday, special events and birthday parties - Informative programs held at a breakfast or lunch - Pinochle games and parties - Volunteer opportunities available - Weekly Bingo - Weekly programs at center locations - Special events that include two major fundraisers - LRC Senior Center open Monday through Friday 8:30 am - 12 pm; lunch served daily.