Off The Streets Lancaster PA

6 days 5 hours ago

Eight people are comfortably housed in three homes thanks to moves May 2. We assisted a couple and child with a twin bed including bedding for it and their existing queen. They received a sofa, chair, dresser, air conditioner, fan, floor lamp, table lamp and rugs with pads. For the kitchen, we supplied a microwave, toaster, coffee pot, blender, tea kettle and large trash can. We also gave them towels, sheer curtains with tension rods, hangers and small trash cans,. We also assisted a single gentleman. He received a sofa, loveseat, end table, coffee table and lamp, dining room table and chairs. For the bedroom, we delivered a long dresser, tall dresser and lamp. He received towels and a shower liner. Finally, we helped a single mom and her 3 children. For the living and dining areas, they received a sofa, chair, end table, lamp, dining room table and chairs. For the kitchen, they received a microwave and stand, toaster, coffee maker and dish strainer. Mom and kids received beds and bedding, a dresser and nightstand. They received towels, a shower curtain set, bath rug, mop/broom/vacuum, hamper, hangers, over the door hangers, plastic storage chest for baby’s room, books and

Off The Streets Lancaster PA

1 week 1 day ago

Many thanks to the students of St. John Neumann Catholic School who worked with OTS Founder Deacon Michael Oles (black suit) to collect cleaning supplies that will be included in what we provide folks on our Saturday moves. Thanks for your generosity!

Off The Streets Lancaster PA

1 week 3 days ago

Another great move day on April 25 thanks to the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Harrisburg and our dedicated regulars Brad, Deb, Willy and Truck Captain Ed. Family 1 was a young mom with three girls who had nothing in there two bedroom apartment. Luckily, the mom borrowed a few things from a relative until we helped her with a kitchen table, chairs, lamps, end tables, nightstands, two dressers, a small bookcase and a rug. We couldn’t deliver a living room chair and sofa because of the narrow apartment entrance, but we’re optimistic future donations will complete this room with a properly sized sofa. We gave the little girls a kid size table with chairs that made them so happy they kept hopping around and clapping their hands. One said, “That’s so kind of you to bring us these things!” Motion sensor lights for the dark steep staircase was a special need we were able to meet. Family 2 was a single dad with three children. The small apartment was furnished with a sofa, table, chairs, dresser, microwave cart, TV and stand, lamps, end table and nightstand. Under bed storage bins and a wire shelving will help keep their space

Off The Streets Lancaster PA

2 weeks 5 days ago

This week was OTS alumni week! As we prepared for our April 18 moves, we were approached two separate times by former recipients of Off the Streets donations who recognized us, thanked us, and happily reported they were still in their apartments, still had their furniture and were doing well. What a joy to know that our collective efforts really make a difference to neighbors in need, week in and week out! First move was to a single woman who recently moved from a shelter. She had nothing in her apartment except a blowup bed. She wanted to keep her living room as a peaceful, calming sanctuary (no TV)! We furnished with neutrals except for a chair in her favorite color, pink. We brought a softly shaded lap quilt donated by Red Rose Quilters Guild for a touch of cozy. We fully furnished her kitchen, and gave a food box donated by Brenda and Ken C. We provided a full size bed, along with a dresser, bedside table and lamps, plus linens. Her first floor apartment with windows directly facing an alley needed curtains, so we altered a donated curtain to fit her windows appropriately. We were happy to support