HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES PAL DATE:  May 24, 2025

HOMEWOOD BENEVOLENT FUND OFFERING:Offering Date: May 11th
This Benevolent Fund Offering helps Homewood to fill in the gaps of finances for those who are unable to contribute to their care.  Residents are never asked to leave due to financial reasons. Regardless of income levels, everyone at Homewood is treated with dignity and respect. Our offering will assist in providing continued care for those that need it the most. Thank you for your support.

HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES “VOLUNTEER FIESTA”
For those individuals who volunteer their time and services at the Council there will be a “Volunteer Fiesta” to be held on Saturday, May 31st from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at St. Paul’s Dubs Church, in appreciation of your participation.  There are sign up sheets at HACC that are located in the PAL kitchen, the Clothing Bank’s back room and at the front Reception Desk. Please RSVP by May 16th.

MEALS ON WHEELS VOLUNTEERS ARE URGENTLY NEEDED!
There is an urgent need for volunteers for the Meals on Wheels program. There are currently 53 clients receiving cooked meals Mondays through Fridays.  Could you volunteer to help? Please consider volunteering. Even 1 day per week would be a great help. Clients are given approval by their doctors for this program.  Deliveries take about 1 hour from 11:30 to 12:30. Please call the Council office at 717-633-6353 to offer your assistance.

HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES – CLOTHING BANK
The Clothing Bank has been renovated and is open for business. They have updated the facilities and have areas that are “Dress for Success” for those going on job interviews.
Do you work in Healthcare? Scrubs are available. For those in the restaurant industry, they have black pants.  Did you know they are much more than just clothing? There are household goods, toys, books and other clothing accessories.
The Clothing Bank is open on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am to 12pm. They are also open the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month from 9am to 4pm.
Donations are appreciated and can be dropped off at the rear of the building at 136 Carlisle street at the loading dock between the hours of 8am to 1pm.

HANOVER AREA COUNCIL OF CHURCHES: “GET INVOLVED”
The Council of Churches is very busy every day of the week. They rely heavily on the work of their wonderful volunteers. Without volunteers, the Council cannot fulfill God’s mission to provide resources to our community. Stop in to see how the Council works, volunteer your time and talent whenever you are able. Even an hour of time can help tremendously!
Don’t forget to check the donations list on the offering table for all of the Council Needs! Your help is very much appreciated! Call 717-633-6353 to volunteer.
Seeking volunteers in the following areas:

• MEALS ON WHEELS: Runners and drivers to deliver hot meals to the homebound. 9:30am-11:00am Monday through Friday. (Volunteers can be flexible with available days.)
• CLOTHING BANK: Wash, sort and hang clothing. Organize household items, shoes, etc. Assist in sales on Tuesday and Thursday 9am-Noon. Load and deliver overflow donations to Community Aid.
• CHANGING LIVES SHELTER: The shelter is looking for groups to provide evening programs, such as game nights, crafts, worship and more! You can shine positive light into the lives of those in need.
• PAL PROGRAM: Volunteers are needed to sort food donations, make donation pickups from local vendors and more. Extra help would be appreciated for PAL on Saturday and Sunday meals, for help in serving the clients in the dining room, by opening bags, getting juice bottles out and serving platters to the clients.  Hours are typically 8:30am-12:30pm.

HACC CLOTHING BANK - "HEAVENLY CLOTHING BANK"
Open Tuesday and Thursdays from 9AM to Noon and Wednesday evenings from 6—8PM. Also the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month from 9AM to Noon