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Community Resources
Early Education
Thrive to Five
Early Head Start, Head Start, Childcare, Pre-K Counts
Parents as Teachers
Home visiting program for pregnant women and families with children ages 0-3
Teen ELECT
Support for pregnant and parenting teens
First 10
Collaboration of school districts and community partners
Health & Nutrition
WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)
Nutrition services, breastfeeding support, and healthy foods for mothers and young children.
Senior Centers
Free meals, educational activities, and wellness programs for participants over age 60.
Nutrition Education
Evidence-based nutrition lessons and cooking demonstrations for SNAP-eligible individuals.
Food Distribution
Acquisition and distribution of food and fresh produce to over 40 partner programs.
Crispus Attucks Pantry & Lunch
A legacy of advocacy providing food offerings and resources to the southeast community.
Household Stability
Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC)
Child care subsidies for income-eligible families and referrals to quality, affordable care.
RISE
Facilitating connections to community resources to encourage dreaming and celebrate journeys.
Utility Assistance
Emergency support and service planning through PPL and UGI customer assistance programs.
Safety & Empowerment
Domestic Violence Services (DVS)
Emergency shelter, supportive housing, legal services, and 24/7 phone/text lines.
Crispus Attucks Community Center
A cultural hub honoring the BIPOC experience through advocacy and resource offerings.
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Upcoming Events
2026 DVS Conference: Building a Community of Care
8:30 am – 3:30 pm
The Ware Center, 42 N Prince St Lancaster PA 17603
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Based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates for 2023, the poverty rate in Lancaster County sits at 8.2%, representing 44,195 Lancastrians living below the federal poverty level. In Lancaster City, the rate more than doubles to 18.7%. Compared to 5-year estimates from 2022, there has been a 0.4% decrease in the poverty rate in the County and the City.
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