Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA
Today we had the honor of delivering a Proclamation issued by Lancaster Mayor Danene Sorace City of Lancaster, PA, to Gardner's Mattress & More. Mayor Sorace responded when we shared how much we respect this company, its owners, Ben McClure & Jeff Giagnocavo,and their commitment to highlight & give back to the communities they serve. By chance, original owner, Jim Gardner was visiting. Gardner’s has worked with us to assist so many men, women & families to not only enjoy their very own bed, but one that we can get up those winding staircases & fire escapes! They have been of support since approximately 2015.
Bless Ben, Jeff & everyone at Gardner’s.
www.gardnersmattressandmore.com.
Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA
Happy Mother’s Day to all who love & nurture.
Friends, the link and QR code below will go LIVE Thursday, May 15 at 8 am. Would you help us lift three families into homes by voting for us between May 15 & May 25? We can win $2,500 from @Hartz PT in celebration of their 25th anniversary. You can also help us by liking & sharing this post and/or graphic. You can vote from each email address.
Thank you. On Thursday, vote, share, post and email with friends & family!
Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA
On Saturday, May 3, we were happy to help three families get settled. The persons we assist are experiencing homelessness, are referred by a social service provider, have identified housing and are able to pay rent going forward. We had a fantastic crew for our Moves. Among them were many new volunteers, all of whom pitched in with energy & muscles. They needed very little guidance from us. Everyone’s enthusiasm made it a fun day. We were lead by veteran Truck Captain, Steve F., along with Willy, Alicia & Matt, Walt, Franklin, Denise, Carol & Emily with 3 students from Lancaster County Day - Julian, Brady & Ava. Their strength certainly helped with the 3 steep flights of stairs on one of the Moves. Along with us was a Previewer in Training, Lynda, from Middletown OTS. We greatly appreciated everyone’s help, and friendship. I want to thank Bobbie for volunteering to be my preview partner for the week and newer volunteer, Ann F who served as our third Previewer. Both of you made my week fun. I appreciate your problem solving, thoughts, suggestions and decisions throughout the week. Even though I missed my partner, Cathy Z, Bobbie and Ann made
Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA
The most rewarding part for the Previewers happens on Move day. This Move on the last Saturday in April was no exception. Thank you to Mike T & all the volunteers from Notre Dame Club of Harrisburg! “Cheer cheer for old Notre Dame” & our regulars, Will, Willy, Sandra & Karl, Keith our Truck Captain & Brad who drove the 2nd van. I can’t stress enough how valuable our lifters are on Move day. Geisinger Danville and Gardner's Mattress & More, thank you. Our thanks also goes to Patient First for donating first aid kits, Red Rose Quilters Guild for their lovely quilts & throws, and to Brenda C. For the three food boxes. To our amazing warehouse team who checks the donations to be sure they are in good condition, clean our furniture & pack personal items, cleaning & kitchen supply boxes, thanks. You all make our recipients so happy & thankful that Off the Streets is there to help them enjoy a more independent, productive life going forward. Recipient #1: A mom, daughter, her partner & two young children needed & received beds, dressers, nightstands & lamps along with bedding. We used a card table & chairs for
Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA
We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to share time with members of Deborah’s Circle at Congregation Shaarai Shomayim. Their gift is an example as to why Off The Streets has been able to assist over 5,600 men, women & children off the streets, out of shelters & into the permanent housing they identify. Thank you so very much.
Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA
Thank you, Karen, for repairing a quilt generously donated by Michelle Ramos, a Friend of this page. Karen is a Previewer and shared her skills with us as a special favor. Michelle, it’s like new❤️
Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA
We had three moves to complete on Saturday, the day before Easter. We were able to complete the Moves using the van and two trucks. The Moves in the trucks were both in Lancaster city. The first was to a mother and adult son and young grandson. They had a very small kitchen so storage and a stand for the microwave were much needed. Thankfully, the stand had shelves and a cabinet. Although the kitchen was small, we were able to provide a perfect table and chairs for four. There was also a living needs box packed with all they need for kitchen and dining, as well as a toaster, twin bed and bedding, two dressers, towels, books, and food box. The youngsterwas absolutely thrilled with the cartoon bedding. Grandmom was delighted with everything! The second Move was to a mom and 17 year old daughter. We took a queen bed & mattress, a twin bed, frame and bedding for both beds. We found a vanity chair for the daughter’s vanity, a food box, and a sofa with cushions. We found rhe additional storage Mom wanted - . a perfect corner cabinet and shelving unit which fit perfectly into her
Off the Streets Now, Lancaster PA
We were extremely lucky for many reasons for our Saturday moves. Firstly, the rain held off for most of the Moves; secondly, we had a large and tremendous group of volunteers, and lastly, all clients were so appreciative of all of our efforts and the services that OTS provides. A Mom & 3 children received 2 beds, 2 dressers, table & chairs, living room chair, end table & tv stand, along with many living needs items. A group of new volunteers helped make this a home by making beds, hanging curtains and assembling beds. A single gentleman received a queen bed due to his height (thanks to a grant from Geisinger Danville & Gardner's Mattress & More for their partnership with OTS). Also, living room chairs, kitchen storage, table & chairs and a dresser & nightstand with lamp were provided. Bedding and kitchen items were also provided to this single man who is working 2 jobs. Our third Move was to a single woman with health issues. She finally has a bed, a dresser, small TV, a loveseat and soft chair, a kitchen table & chairs and a stand with a large toaster oven (her existing oven is not working).