Crisis

  • Domestic Violence Services - CAP Lancaster County

    24/7 hotline, text, emergency Safe House (shelter), transitional & permanent housing, legal advocacy, counseling, children’s support.

    717-299-1249

  • Good Samaritan Services

    Support for people experiencing homelessness, offering housing crisis support, case management, assistance toward stability.

    (888) 477-0025

  • Helping Survivors

    Our mission is to assist anyone who has been victimized by sexual assault or abuse. Our website is a compilation of information around different instances of sexual violence. We offer resources to assist survivors and their families, and we will continuously be adding more.

    Helping Survivors

  • Lancaster County BHDS - Crisis Intervention

    24-hour emergency mental health help: anxiety, suicidal/homicidal thoughts, outreach, assessment, linking to services.

    717-394-2631

  • Lancaster County Warm Line

    Peer support — safe person to talk to in non-emergency emotional distress. 7 days/wk, 2p-10p

    717-945-9976

  • Suicide & Crisis

    Call “988”

  • PA Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR)

    Statewide network of rape/sexual assault crisis centers; help to find local programs including shelters, counseling, legal.

    pcar.org

  • Wanna Talk About It?

    Sexual Violence & Relationship Abuse

    Mental Health & Well-Being

    Self-Harm & Suicide

    wannatalkaboutit.com

  • The Welcome Place

    Through the Lancaster Food Hub

    Providing emergency shelter so men & women facing homelessness have a warm place to sleep, in Lancaster County. For adult men & women. 

    717-690-8054

    More Info Here

Volunteering Opportunities

  • Blessings of Hope

    Kid-Friendly during certain times!

    Help to pack food.

    website

  • CAP Lancaster

    (Community Action Partnership of Lancaster) Offers anti-poverty support, food pantries, early education, domestic violence services, etc.

  • Girls on the Run

    Girls on the Run® is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to enhance participants' social, emotional and physical skills to successfully navigate life experiences. Our fun, interactive lessons meet the unique needs of participants of all abilities and backgrounds.

    We inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.

    (717) 429-6184
    https://www.gotrlancasterlebanon.org/

  • Junior League of Lancaster

    Est. in 1923, the JLL proudly celebrates 100 years of cultivating women into effective leaders!
    (717) 392-2415
    info@jllancaster.org

    Junior League

  • Lancaster County Food Hub

    Distributes food & clothing, partners with shelters, helps with outreach; supports homeless & food-insecure.

  • Lancaster Conservancy

    Land preservation, nature education, habitat & trail stewardship.

  • Local Libraries

    Check out how you can serve your community through your local, public library!

  • United Way

    Connects volunteers with nonprofits across the county in a variety of sectors (education, health, economic mobility, etc.).

  • Water Street Ministries

    Provides emergency shelter, residential programs, food services, etc., to those experiencing homelessness or vulnerability.

  • Lancaster County Women for Good

    Build connections. Be a force for good.

    Supporting nonprofits and strengthening connections between women in Lancaster County, PA

    Lanc Co Women for Good

Donation Opportunities

  • CommunityAid

    Gently used clothing, shoes, household goods, “bin” drop-off options, sofas/pillows etc.

  • Community Action Partnership (CAP)

    Donations vary depending on program (domestic violence safe house, housing services, etc.). Things like cleaning supplies, baby items, clothing, linens, etc.

  • Habitat for Humanity Restore

    Gently used/new furniture, home appliances, building materials, decor, etc.

  • Lancaster County Food Hub - Clothing Bank

    Clothing donations (all clothing distributed is donated), drop-off of gently used clothes

  • The Salvation Army

    Clothing, furniture, appliances, household goods. Furniture/large items may be picked up.

  • Water Street Mission

    Goods such as clothing, everyday essentials, food, medical supplies.

Reduced Cost

  • CAP Lancaster - Food Distribution & Community Pantry

    Free food resources; fresh produce; “choice pantry” events; community meals; supports many partner pantries; no requirement of fee.

    More Info Here

  • Family Health Council of Central PA, Inc

    FREE Women’s health products: pregnancy, menstruation, children, postpartum, health/wellness

    453 S. Lime St., Suite C
    Lancaster, PA 17602

    717-295-7994, ask for Yanira

  • Lancaster County Food & Clothing Hub

    Free food distributions (walk-in), clothing, outreach services, shelter partnerships.

    More Info Here

  • Lancaster Brethren In Christ Church Food Pantry

    Monthly food pantry (once a month on the third Friday), providing free food.

    More Info Here

  • Lititz United Methodist Church - Open Door Clothing Bank

    Free/new & like-new clothing; store-style “shopping” at no cost.

  • Manheim Central Food Pantry

    Free food & personal care items once a month to registered clients; based on family size; includes baked goods, produce, frozen meats & dairy when available.

    More Info Here

  • Meals on Wheels of Lancaster County

    For people who cannot reasonably provide meals for themselves; affordable/prepared meal delivery service.

    More Info Here

  • Open Door Clothing Bank (Lititz UPMC)

    Store-like setting offering new and like-new clothing at no cost to anyone who needs clothing.

    More Info Here

  • PA 211

    A statewide helpline / resource directory: help finding food pantries, housing & utility assistance, etc. Free to use.

    pa211.org