Asistencia General
2-1-1 con United Way
A free and confidential 24-hour hotline to find resources and benefits in PA provided by United Way
Simply dial 2-1-1 to contact them *they speak Spanish
Blessing Table and Pantry
What: A table where you can take what you need, give what you can. This is open to the community, everything is free. Items vary but range from clothes, to small appliances, to personal care items, and more.
Where: 1132 Green Ridge Road, East Berlin; Pull into the parking lot and drive back to the handicap parking, everything is under the awning
Schedule: outdoor area is 24/7, indoor area is open Tuesday 10am-1pm, Wednesday 10am-12pm, and Thursday 5-7pm. For more information, visit them on Facebook
Support Circles (Círculos de apoyo)
What: A free asset-building program run by SCCAP that connects families with partners to guide them out of poverty. Child care/enrichment activities provided during meetings as well as a hot meal. There are Spanish-speaking partners.
Enroll: Visit the website to request information or call (717)-334-7634 ext. 1160. They speak Spanish!
When: Varies
Location: SCCAP Main Office, 153 N. Stratton St., Gettysburg, PA
New Hope: Stability and Workforce Development Programs
Click here for more details, a list of programs, and the locations/hours
Programs and trainings/certificates include: Road to Success, Dollars and Sense (money management class; required for other trainings), GED (offered in Hanover every Spring and Fall), Soft Skills Training (needed to complete other training programs), Nurse Aide Program, CDL Class A Drivers License Class, Forklift Training, Logistic and Warehouse Management, Children Development Associate (CDA) Certificate, HVAC Certification, Welding (training held in Hanover), and Rise Up (training for the customer service industry)
Services and events include: Job Junction (resume building and job searches), Career Fairs, Cooking and Nutrition Class (once per month at all locations), Scholarships, and Free Tax Prep Assistance (through the United Way)