Knowing that poverty is complex and its contributing factors vary, the Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County has worked in recent years to develop innovative initiatives that are both person-centered and connected to augment our many long-standing and successful anti-poverty programs.
Crispus Attucks Community Center, strives to improve the quality of life for youth and families in Lancaster by providing services that promote community prosperity, physical and mental health; and by offering programs and cultural events which preserve the African American heritage.
Domestic Violence Services, which provides emergency shelter, counseling, legal and housing services, and children’s programming for victims of domestic violence and their children
Thrive to Five, which provides comprehensive birth-to-5 programming in all Lancaster County school districts.
Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC, formerly CCIS), which supplies child care subsidies for low-wage earning parents who are working or enrolled in training or education programs
Parents as Teachers, a home-visiting program, which promotes positive child development through effective parenting early intervention services
RISE (formerly Navigation) Resilience. Inspiration. Strength. Empowerment., is designed to support and coach individuals and families in assessing their own needs, creating visionary goals, connecting to their communities, and celebrating people on their journey to a thriving future
Reentry Connections provides resources, mentoring and opportunities for individuals who are returning to the community after incarceration
Senior Centers, which offer members over age 60 free meals, educational activities and field trips, financial education, and wellness activities in Lancaster City and Columbia
Utility Assistance, which manages assistance programs for low-income customers of PPL and UGI
Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC), which offers nutrition education, healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to health and social services for pregnant and post-partum women and children up to age 5