Community Services

The Community Action Program in Columbia offers the Early Learning Resource Center (ELRC), previously known as CCIS, which connects residents of Lancaster and Lebanon counties with safe and affordable child care services. ELRC services are accessible to all individuals in need of child care resources, providing vital information and support to families in the community. Generated from their website's infomation

The Franklin County Shelter for the Homeless in Chambersburg, PA is a low barrier shelter that provides assistance to individuals and families in need. Their mission is to empower families and engage the community in finding innovative and effective solutions to break the cycle of poverty. Located on South Main Street, the shelter offers a safe and supportive environment for those experiencing homelessness, allowing them to stay for a certain duration of time. The shelter operates on a free basis and welcomes donations to support their mission. Pets are not allowed, and there may be age restrictions for individuals seeking accommodation.Generated from the website

Washington County Community Action Council has been operational since 1965. The council offers case management and housing services. It offers a variety of supportive, transitional, placement, service-linked and affordable rental housing programs. Washington County Community Action Council provides a rental allowance program that offers rental subsidies to at-risk individuals and homeless families. The council provides housing information and search, referral and placement assistance services. It has a staff of trained and certified professionals who offer prepurchase and mortgage default counseling, and landlord and tenant mediation services. Washington County Community Action Council also provides budget counseling and affordability analysis and assistance services. The council is located in Hagerstown, Md.