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SEPTEMBER 27, 2023
SERVING THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES SINCE 1954
VOL LX • NO 23
Building connections and giving back BY CATHY MOLITORIS
Great things happen when women on a mission get together. Lancaster County Women for Good formed last year with the goal of raising money for local nonprofits. So far, the group has donated more
than $23,000, with 284 women contributing to the effort. Most recently, the organization presented a check for $7,000 to Arch Street Center at Lancaster County Women for Good’s quarterly Gather & Grant meeting. Located in Lancaster, Arch Street Center See Connections pg 3
Chris Rachor (center, left) and Jean Ross (center, right) were the masters of ceremonies at New Hope Counseling Center’s fundraiser last year.
Small plates and strong faith BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
ew Hope Counseling Center will host A Taste of New Hope on Thursday, Oct. 12, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Providence Church, 269 Cinder Road, New Providence. The drop-in fundraising event will feature entertainment, a live auction, a silent auction and a variety of food from local restaurants. The proceeds will support various programs offered by New Hope Counseling Center. Tickets for the event are available for a set cost per person, with a set maximum price per family. Food is included in the cost of admission, and guests will be able to choose small plates and appetizers from local vendors such as Barnyard Catering & Concessions, El Milagro, La Dolce Vita, Oola Bowls, Sarah’s Custom Cakery and C.R. Lapp’s. A live auction will begin at 7 p.m., and participants will have a chance to bid on a selection of giant decorated cookies. Each extra-large dessert will
it discontinued the tradition due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020, New Hope Counseling Center held a drive-through donation event, but it decided to create a new yearly event to appeal to community members of all ages. “ We were trying to think outside of the box, since banquets aren’t for everyone,” said Deb Riddell, New Hope’s executive director. “We’ve seen new people at the event each year as it continues to grow, and we hope more people come to learn about us and what we do in the community.” New Hope is a nonprofit organization that offers counseling services that incorporate Christian teachings. All of New Hope’s clients are self-pay, and more than 75 percent of its clients receive financial assistance for sessions. A Taste of New Hope will be the only fundraiser hosted by the organization in 2023. For more information, visit www.newhopeministry.info.
Members of Lancaster County Women for Good with staff members and volunteers of Arch Street Center
Circle Legacy Center begins Native American series BY ADRIAN ESCHENWALD
For the first time in more than three years, Circle Legacy Center is offering a series of programs on the second Friday of every month. The goal of the series is to educate the community on the culture, history and traditions of Native Americans, as well as to raise awareness of modern issues. Each program will be hosted from 6 to 9 p.m. at Community Mennonite Church of Lancaster, 328 W. Orange St., and participants are encouraged to bring a food item to share during
a potluck dinner. Utensils, plates and cups will be provided. Each program will highlight a different topic that pertains to Native American communities. The series kicked off with a meeting on Sept. 8 to welcome new participants and returning members, and Circle Legacy Center shared updates about its upcoming projects and plans for the remainder of the year. The organization also provided information on Every Child Matters, a movement that seeks to raise awareness of the abuse of Native American children in residential See Circle Legacy pg 7
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have been custom-made by Sarah’s Custom Cakery for the fundraiser. A silent auction will also take place throughout the fundraiser, and it will include items donated by local businesses. Gift cards to Longwood Gardens and Sight & Sound Theatres, furniture, handmade baby blankets, baked goods and plants from local greenhouses will be among the items up for bids. To highlight a few of the New Hope Counseling Center’s programs, the organization’s counselors will be present at A Taste of New Hope. The counselors will offer information about the ministry, meet with members of the community and explain the tools they employ when seeing clients. This is the third year New Hope Counseling Center has held a fundraising event that features small plate dining. The organization previously held an annual banquet to raise money for its programs, but
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