Lancaster County Re-Entry Coalition

The Lancaster County Re-Entry Coalition is a collaboration of over 70 agencies, organizations, and individuals committed to providing State and Local Reentrants to Lancaster County all the resources they need to succeed.

One of the practical services we provide is through our Reentry Resource Liaison who provides resources & opportunities for individuals who are returning to the community after incarceration.

After Release from Prison

• Immediate reentry needs – Reentry Services goal is to treat each reentrant with dignity and value as well as we provide the support and connection to services & resources needed for reentrants to succeed. Our primary focus is helping meet the immediate needs as the individual transitions & works to stabilize back into their community throughout Lancaster County.
  • Referrals to:
    • Shelter / transitional housing
    • Recovery housing, treatment, support
    • Mental Health support & treatment
    • VA benefits
    • Medical / dental / vison referrals
    • Employment / Education / Training referrals
    • Food & clothing resources
    • Family Support
  • Apply:
    •  Documentation (Birth Certificates, Social Security Cards & Photo ID’s)
    • Medical Assistance & Food stamps
    • Cell phone
  • Immediate needs:
    • Toiletries
    • Emergency clothing
    • Bus passes for appointments
    • Help navigate goals & legal requirements

Contact Sophia Lombardo, Reentry Resource Liaison, at (717) 723-1075 or slombardo@caplanc.org for help meeting the immediate needs of reentrants.

Eligibility

Lancaster Coounty Re-Entry Coalition provides services to anyone who is returning to their community after incarceration.

Contact

For information on the barriers Reentrants face or partner in helping Reentrants succeed, contact: Carrie Kurtz, Lancaster County Re-Entry Coalition Coordinator, Ckurtz@caplanc.org Phone: (717) 723-1075

How Can I Help with immediate needs?

Many people coming out of prison often have nothing but the clothes on their backs. They face a staggering number of requirements and obligations. They often lack the most basic necessities, things we take for granted, like a toothbrush and toothpaste, a bar of soap, washcloth and towel, a comb or brush. Most of the items can be purchased at Dollar Tree for a total cost of $20 or less per bag (including the bag itself!) Some of the listed items can be purchased in multi-packs to help fill multiple bags of love.

One of these “Bags of Love” containing basic items can make a world of difference for a Reentrants.

United Way Link (that notes: blankets, sweatpants, socks, etc.)

Contact Sophia Lombardo, Reentry Resource Liaison, at (717) 723-1075 or slombardo@caplanc.org to learn about the current needs & donation process

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To make a financial donation, visit  CAPLanc.org/Donate and designate your donation to the Lancaster County Re-Entry Coalition. This money will go towards the immediate needs of reentrants

Lancaster County Re-Entry Coalition Partners