Penn Manor APRIL 24, 2024
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
17th annual EPC Golf Outing to drive out homelessness BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
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ccording to the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, more than 15,000 Pennsylvanians are known to be homeless on any given day. Housing instability and crises can stem from a multitude of factors, affecting men, women and children across the state. In
Golfers support Good Samaritan Services by taking part in the annual EPC Golf Outing.
from Trio Bar and Grill. Morning and afternoon golfers will be able to enjoy a meal from Peters’ BBQ when they finish their respective rounds. A var iety of sponsorship opportunities are available. “On the same day someone becomes a sponsor, a real person on the other end has a place to call home and has security for tomorrow because of them,” said Nate Hoffer, chief executive officer of GSS. “We’re so grateful for the support from EPC and its efforts to support organizations like us. It’s impressive how much dedication and time they put into
this event.” “EPC’s longstanding partnership with GSS, alongside with members from our community, has demonstrated that individuals in need can rely on their communities for support, enabling them and their families to rebuild and thrive,” noted Jocelyn Engle, EPC publisher. On average, GSS has served 300 people per day and 72,000 meals every year since its founding in 1999. The organization, which began with a single location in Phoenixville, has since expanded to include additional facilities in Lancaster city, Coatesville and
Kennett Square, along with a new office Ephrata, which was built last year. The continued expansions have allowed GSS to greatly increase the size of its staff, in addition to the number of people it is able to serve through its programs - and it couldn’t come at a better time. “We really are serving record levels of people; we’re on pace to serve 800 women and children this year, which is a 25% increase from 2023,” Hoffer said. “Our focus is on continuing to respond to the needs of our communities across Lancaster and Chester counties.” The many programs offered See EPC Golf Outing pg 2
Millersville Area Meals on Wheels (MAMOW) has been ser ving residents of Penn Manor School District for more than two decades. Since 1998, MAMOW and its network of volunteers have sought to ensure that every member of the community has two of the most basic human needs met: a nutritious meal and a friendly face to check in say hello. The organization operates out of the HUB, 121 N. George St., Millersville, and its primary function is to deliver healthy, low-cost meals to people in the local area. Clients of MAMOW may be unable to leave their homes for a variety of reasons that make it difficult or impossible to accomplish tasks, such as driving to the grocery store, carrying bags of food up flights of stairs and regularly preparing nutritious meals. When ordering meals from MAMOW, patrons may choose a deliver y schedule that is tailored to their specific needs; some individuals receive deliveries every day of the week, while others only need food dropped off on a weekly basis. “Our meals are made by nutritionists, and our services save clients from being on the road,” said Joanne DeRenzis, director of MAMOW. “Sometimes clients can’t walk into the supermarket. There are food banks, but you still have to drive to them, pick (up the food), carry it in and cook yourself. It can be dangerous for many seniors.” In addition See Meals on Wheels pg 3
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BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
“Our focus is on continuing to respond to the needs of our communities across Lancaster and Chester counties.” Lancaster and Chester counties, nonprofit organization Good Samaritan Ser vices (GSS) is working hard to combat homelessness by offering a variety of resources to individuals who are experiencing a housing crisis. One of GSS’ largest fundraisers is an annual golf outing that is made possible by a partnership with Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC). The 17th annual EPC Golf Outing will take place on Friday, June 7, at Crossgates Golf Club, 1 Crossland Pass, Millersville. Tee times will be at 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Golfers may also purchase tickets for prize drawings that will feature items donated by businesses in the local community. Food will be included in the cost of admission; breakfast for the morning group will be provided by Joe on the Go Coffee Co., and the afternoon golfers will receive a boxed lunch
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