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chaotic time with love and compassion.
By offering educational programs, such as the UGrad program, support services and supplies, Kind to Kids offers a crucial source of stability and comfort.
Their programs include Help-A-Kid: Gifts for Foster Children, which provides over $20,000 worth of books and toys to foster kids every year. They also dole out blue duffels filled with toiletries, books, teddy bears, blankets, coloring books and more. There are many ways to help this organization: You can fundraise, donate, volunteer or spread awareness. You can also celebrate your birthday or a holiday by asking for donations instead of gifts, or plan a fundraiser or holiday drive at your work or school.
Visit kindtokids.org.
Delaware Center
for Homeless Veterans
It’s a devastating reality that, after serving our country, many veterans find themselves in dire situations without housing, medical care or resources. That’s where the Delaware Center for
Homeless Veterans comes into play, with a dual-pronged mission: to provide safe, affordable housing to veterans in need and to provide them with support and services to help reintegrate them back into life at home.
Educational programs, as well as services that support goals of healing, self-sufficiency and independence, are available to the veterans. The Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans is currently building its second permanent low-income housing facility, the Carolyn Center, which will consist
of 60 apartments and will be Delaware’s second permanent rental housing
for veterans.
There are a variety of ways you can help, including, “Spreading awareness about organizations like the Delaware Center
for Homeless Veterans, supporting the development of more permanent low- income housing and working to eliminate the barriers and red tape created by bureaucratic systems,” says Zoë Skemp,
the design, tech and media specialist for
the Delaware Center for Homeless Veterans.
You can also help with one of the many volunteer opportunities available.
Visit dchv.org.
Wings for Success
This organization, with locations in Kennett Square and Exton, Pennsylvania, aims to empower women in need with three main focuses: “Education, apparel and advocacy.” Wings for Success was founded in 1998 by women who knew that lacking the proper apparel for interviews and the professional world is a barrier for some women seeking jobs and financial security.
The organization provides free clothing and assistance to women in need, as well
as a variety of other services to foster economic independence, autonomy and confidence. Wings for Success offers help with job searches, one-on-one advice sessions, workshops on topics like interview techniques and résumé-perfecting, employment resources and more. To contribute to this cause, you can volunteer or donate; clothing or money is accepted.
Visit wingsforsuccess.org. HC
Homestead Village Residents Spend More Time Doing What They Love
Three days a week, Gina Baron rides and volunteers at Windswept Stables. “One of the most rewarding experiences is assisting with the camp for at-risk youth” Says Gina. She teaches kids about horses and their care, letting them help groom or clean stalls. “Some have never even seen a horse up close,” explains Gina. “So to touch one or even ride one can really build their self-confidence.”
Moving to Homestead Village has allowed Gina to truly enjoy her time even more. The convenience of maintenance, landscaping, home “hassle”care, and having a flexible meal plan to order take-out on the way home from the stable have been a wonderful relief for her busy schedule.
The Priority List for Homestead Village’s new line of stylish, luxury apartments is now open, and we have the perfect spot for you. Call 717-923-5532 or visit DiscoverTownstead.org to learn more or request a brochure.
1800 Marietta Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603
www.DiscoverTownstead.org
info@hvillage.org | 717-923-5532
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