Manheim Central JUNE 11, 2025
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
Celebrate Summer and Support Mt. Hope funds required for the new cottages’ total project goal. Building two new indeou’re invited to a p endent-liv ing duplex Summer Backyard cottages gives Mt. Hope an Barbecue Picnic additional four first-floor, and Groundbreaking suite-style apartments. Ceremony at Mt. Hope These independent living N a z a re n e R e t i re m e n t cottages will increase Mt. Community on Sunday, Hope’s revenue, ultimately June 22, from 12:30 to helping to support the 3 p.m. The outdoor event nursing home’s mission.” will take place rain or shine at Wilson also reflected on 3026 Mt . Hope Home the site’s historical legacy. Road, Manheim, and will “ T his dynamic project include a catered meal, yard marks the beginning of games, live music, guest the first expansion of Mt. speakers and kids’ prizes. Hope since Ephrata Grace Seating will be available Point Church purchased under a large tent, but the facility over 19 years attendees are encouraged ago,” she said. “In 1910, to bring lawn chairs. the Chiques congregation T he Groundbreaking built the white frame Ceremony will begin at People enjoy last summer’s picnic at Mt. Hope Nazarene Retirement Community. 1:30 p.m. and will celebrate Mt. the broader supportive network benevolent care without search- Mt. Hope meetinghouse on Hope’s 56th anniversary as well to cover the cost of their care,” ing for other alternatives to offset Mt. Hope Home Road. Presently, as the start of new independent shared Kris Wilson, director of rising costs and continuing with this meetinghouse structure living cottage construction. advancement. “Eighty percent of creative fundraising initiatives,” is recognizable at the east end Donations will be accepted at our residents do not have funds she explained. “Mt. Hope has of the main building of Mt. the event, with all proceeds to pay for their nursing care. always aimed to be good stewards Hope Nazarene Retirement of its resources, Community.” directly supporting the resi- S o t h e p r i m a r y After Chiques built a modern managing them payment available dents of Mt. Hope. The catered meal will feature t o M t . H o p e i s “Your contributions c o n s e r v a t i v e l y. facility, Mt. Hope was used for This past year, Mt. special events until its 1965 sale grilled pulled pork and chicken from Medicaid, the help us to H o p e p r o v i d e d to the Dunkard Brethren Church. with barbecue sauces on soft state assistance continue to shine about $1.7 million In 1969, it became a church home, ro l l s , b a k e d m a c a ro n i a n d program. Medicaid in charitable nurs- later sold to Ephrata Grace Point cheese, savor y baked beans, payments simply God’s light.” Church in 2006. ing care.” do not cover the creamy coleslaw and desserts. Ephrata Grace Point Church The GroundMt. Hope is home to 50 nurs- cost of the required ing care residents, who rely on care. This challenge is known breaking Ceremony will also envisioned a community-focused the facility for skilled nursing as the gap or the difference highlight the recent sale of care facility where no one goes and rehabilitation services, as between the private-pay cost of t h e M t . H o p e f a r m h o u s e , unserved, offering nursing and well as those who reside in the care and the amount we receive which supplies crucial funding rehabilitation services regardless support. “The sale of the Mt. of financial circumstances - a current six independent living from Medicaid.” There is an average gap of Hope farmhouse property gives mission aligned with the legacy apartments. The addition of new cottages reflects Mt. Hope’s $200 a day per resident between Mt. Hope the boost needed to of the Dunkard Brethren Church commitment to seniors and indi- what the state reimburses and meet our new cottage fundrais- Home. The upcoming cottages are part viduals with disabilities, many the actual cost of care, she said. ing goal and begin the initial “ T he Medicaid funding gap construction phase,” Wilson of fulfilling that legacy. “By adding living on limited incomes. “Most of our residents do not makes it increasingly difficult for remarked. “Before the auction, more cottages to our campus, it have the financial resources or Mt. Hope to absorb costs of we secured about half of the helps secure Mt. Hope’s mission
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Teamwork and Kindness Fuel Food Pantry’s Mission BY CAT SHANNON
The mission of the Manheim Central Food Pantry is straightforward: “ To help alleviate hunger by increasing access to food for people in our community at no cost in a caring and respectful manner.” To meet this goal, the pantry relies on a team of volunteers and efforts from outside organizations. Recently, members of the Manheim Central High School football team mulched the f lowerbeds at the pantr y, located at 334 W. Gamby St. It’s just one way community groups can support the food pantry. “Food drives can be organized by workplaces, schools, churches, businesses, civic groups and clubs, or, for a special event, suggest attendees bring a canned food item,” shared Cathy Knittle, president of the Manheim Central Food Pantry board. “One example is that on Aug. 5, National Night Out, the police department will hold a ‘stuff a cruiser with food for the pantry’ event. Spreading the word about food insecurity and the need for support is important.” The pantry currently serves about 160 households a month, providing food for approximately 480 people. The need for the pantry is growing, said Knittle, who noted that new households are registering for the pantry’s services each month. When the pantry first opened more than a decade ago, it served about 60 households
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