Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA

20 hours 12 minutes ago

We were delighted to take each household First Aid kits donated by Patient First and a food box. Thank you Patient First & Brenda! The children received books collected by our own OTS helpers Ellie & Brynn. Living Needs boxes & cleaning buckets were assembled by our warehouse ladies & throws for beds, sofas & chairs were handcrafted & donated by our froends at Red Rose Quilters Guild. There were 3 families to help this week. The 1st was a family of 5. The mom told us they were living in a motel for the past 2 years! Other than air mattresses & a few kitchen & bath supplies they needed our help with their 3 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath house. We were able to supply dressers, nightstands & lamps for the bedrooms; sofa, chair & coffee table for the living room & a table & chairs for the kitchen. Towels & sheets were supplied along with some storage options. The mom wished for an outside lounge chair since she worked nights & she would be able to rest outside. The summer days are very hectic & noisy with the kids at home. Thank you to a donor who supplied

Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA

6 days 15 hours ago

Even though rain showers were in the forecast, our luck held out and it was relatively dry except for a few sprinkles. There were three Moves this week, one of which was postponed from last week. Move 1 was a single woman with her adult son. They received a full mattress, box spring and frame for the son. They also received two dressers and 3 lamps along with a living needs box. Move 2 was a single man who didn’t have anything. We didn’t want him to sleep on the floor until Saturday, so George G graciously volunteered to take him a full-sized bed and bedding on Tuesday morning. We were planning on bringing him the rest of his items on Saturday, but sharp-eyed Karen saw in the newspaper that the Red Rose Race on Saturday would affect this Move. No problem for Off the Streets! We were able to find volunteers (Chris and Don) to help us make the Move on Friday morning. Our client received a table with two chairs, a dresser, a desk, an armchair, a rug, a living needs box and an air conditioner. When our van arrived, our recipient immediately came out to help bring

Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA

1 week 3 days ago

We were blessed with many volunteers, beautiful weather and very appreciative clients last Saturday. Our first recipient was in tears as we delivered 2 recliners, a bed frame and bedding, dresser, lamps, a side table and a kitchen table and chairs where he is excited to play cards. Our team made the best of the stairs and the angles of the hallway!! Our second Move was for a Mom and her 4 children. They received a fully furnished home including 3 twin beds and a full bed with bedding, dressers for each bedroom, a crib and changing table for the baby ( thanks to Keith W and Carlos for assembling the crib and driving the 2nd van), a kitchen table and chairs, microwave and stand and all furnishings for a living room. She was excited to see her house become a home. Our final recipient was thrilled with his bedroom and living room furniture and very grateful. A big shout out to Truck Captain, Andy W, who was on a mission to fit 2 Moves into the small van, and for Chris A who came to assist and brought his truck to transport 4 beds to the family. Three new

Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA

2 weeks 2 days ago

The three Moves we had on May 24 had the guidance of four Previewers. We - as usual - became invested in the persons we were serving and worked diligently to respect their circumstance and needs. Our first Move involved a single Dad of three, one child being on the spectrum. He was very attentive to his needs for them. He was not able to be present for a Saturday Move for reasons beyond his control, so a Thursday evening Move was made possible by our cherished volunteer George G and his team - Rick S, Tom L John W, Ben G, Evan H, Haley G & Garrett F. George and his team had already been on the road helping others that day but a two day notice was accepted with no hesitation. George makes possible, & leads the unusual drop offs and Moves we need during the week. We are grateful. The Dad’s three bedroom apartment was empty upon preview, so we literally furnished his home completely. He later acquired some end tables. The pictures below reflect the care we took to make his home a comfortable one for he and his children. Patti worked hard to coordinate all

Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA

2 weeks 4 days ago

When we tell you how blessed we are to be a part of such a generous community, we wholeheartedly mean every single word. We have been gifted help from so many, but we never expected a gift from talented young men, that was designed, engineered & built from scratch. As you can see, this table & chair set is simply gorgeous. The care that was taken placing it in our van reflected the respect these young men have for their creation. It was built with the intention of serving one of our families. Students from the Materials and Production Tech 3 course at Manheim Central High School, led by instructor Mr. Zach Pratt, completed and donated a custom dining table and chair set. This impressive project showcased the students' craftsmanship, teamwork, and dedication to community service. Under the leadership of Principal Dr. Josh Weitzel, the participating students-Ethan B., Aidan C., Vernon F., Jaydon K., Avery K., Chase K., Cole N., EJ S., Brady S., and Cannon S.-brought their skills to life, leaving a lasting impact with their thoughtful and functional creation. Canyon Smith, a Millersville University student teacher under Mr. Pratt, reached out to us in January regarding this project.