Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County

We envision a community that is equitable, just, and prosperous for everyone. To bring this vision to life, reflecting on how we do our work and show up for our community is vital.    In 2021, we immersed ourselves in a year-long diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiative led by a nationally renowned DEI consultant, EnterChange Group. We dug into policies, practices, and structures across CAP to explore one of three big questions embedded in our strategic plan: How do we address race, power, and privilege in the work we do?    Out of that initiative came an equity work plan that we have been working our way through since, part of which included putting into words our commitment to centering equity and justice in our work.    We are proud to share with you our DEI Vision – it is the heart of our work, and its promises will guide us in moving equity, justice, and prosperity forward in our community! To read our DEI Vision, please visit: https://lnkd.in/eHjnhgWT #caplanc #DEI #diversity #equity #inclusion #vision

The Crispus Attucks Community Center, a program of Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, provides free meals every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm at the Crispus Attucks Cafe. Today we celebrated our last Soul Food themed lunch as Black History Month wraps up. We want to thank everyone who supported and volunteered at the center. If you are in need of food,or know someone that does, please stop by the center on Tuesday and Thursday. No ID or registration is required, making it accessible to anyone in need.

#Didyouknow about our Teen ELECT Parenting Program at Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County? Teen ELECT provides prenatal and postnatal services to pregnant and parenting teens and young adults enrolled in the School District of Lancaster. In January, Teen ELECT students participated in their second Financial Literacy Lunch and Learn focusing on increasing Savings and Building Credit, in partnership with Truist Bank. Students were able to learn about growing their savings capacity with different banking products, such as CDs and High Yield Savings Accounts, as well as the basics of credit, a credit score and tips and ideas to build initial credit. Students were able to receive resources from Truist Bank, as well as the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding building savings, understanding a credit report, building credit and SMART money goals.

Crispus Attucks Community Center, a program of Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, is excited to announce the Attucks Academy Elite Program! We are accepting 25 young men from middle to high school grade levels. The Attucks Academy Elite Program is designed to empower young men through leadership development, mentorship, and academic support. Join us and let's cultivate an environment where you can foster character development and personal growth. Together, we'll prepare you to become future leaders and make a positive impact in your communities! An informational session will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 27 at the Crispus Attucks Community Center from 5 to 7 p.m. Join us for some light refreshments and to learn more about the program. Click the link in the comments for the application which can be emailed to [email protected].

Community and collaboration is very important to us at Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County. We believe we can learn from one another to help families thrive. Our 2Gen Community of Practice gathers every other month for some serious peer learning and networking. Together, we’re taking the initiative to deepen our understanding and practice of the whole family approach in Lancaster. This morning we completed our latest session, Principle 4: Foster Innovation and Evidence together. Each Community of Practice session will build on and deepen the topic from the previous month’s lunch and learn topic. Our next 2Gen Community of Practice will be on Principle 5: Align and Link Systems and Funding Streams on April 17. If you are interested in this amazing group, please reach out. We are always looking to collaborate with other dedicated members in our community.

The future we envision for the Lancaster community is simple - it is one where everyone thrives. If you are passionate about improving your community by helping individuals help themselves and others, then Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County wants to talk to you about employment opportunities. Here at CAP, we value our team by uniting our employees with our mission. We offer strong purpose with compassion for work life balance and so many different opportunities.

Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP) is Lancaster County’s largest anti-poverty organization, walking alongside families with low income on their journey. If you have ever used any of CAP of Lancaster County’s programs or services, we want to hear from you! 😊 Whether it be going from Head Start, Domestic Violence Services, Utility Assistance, or Early Learning Resource Center. We want to hear how you and your family found support with CAP. Don’t be afraid to tell your story. Your voice is important and your story is unique. You will never know who your story will impact. We are accepting written submissions and short videos of your story. You may also post on your social media with the hashtags #CAPLanc.

At Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, we're all about making sure families thrive within our community. Our Thrive to Five Program provides high-quality learning experiences for infants through Pre-K. Thrive to Five will be hosting six weekly zoom sessions to introduce Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) to children ages 4-5 years old. The sessions will be held on Thursdays from March 7th-April 11th from 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM. The registration link can be found in the comments. Deadline to apply is February 23rd.

We were excited to speak with WGAL 8 TV Meredith L Jorgensen Cooke this morning regarding food insecurity in Lancaster County.  CAP’s food distribution program has seen significant upticks in the number of folks accessing our 40-pantry network of food partners, and many have expressed they have already exhausted their annual funding, which won’t be replenished until next June. Joining Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County VP of Health and Nutrition, Julie Rhoads, were our partners at Zion Lutheran Church, Barrie Schmid, Peter’s Porch food pantry manager, and Lenahan. If you would like to learn more about this urgent need and how you can help, please message us or email [email protected]

Today is the start of Black History Month, a time when we as Americans celebrate the almost immeasurable accomplishments of African-Americans in our culture. Join us as we celebrate Black History Month.