United Way of Lebanon County
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LIVE WARM collects over 2,600 items
United Way has distributed  2,615 new and gently worn hats, scarves, gloves, mittens, coats, sweaters and more for local adults and children through the 8th annual "LIVE WARM" Drive.   Deliveries were made to six local human service agencies: Domestic Violence Intervention, Lebanon County Christian Ministries, Lebanon Family Health Services, Salvation Army, SARCC (Sexual Assault Resource and Counseling Center) and the Lebanon Rescue Mission/Agape Shelter.  Items were distributed to clients staying in overnight shelters, low-income clients accessing various health services and sexual abuse counseling, and handed out to families during free Holiday meal programs.
We thank all the local businesses, organizations, groups and churches who held a 2016 LIVE WARM collection: 

Alden Place
Allwein Carpet One
Bayer Healthcare LCC
Bellegrove United Methodist Church
Bluescope Buildings N.A.
Brentwood Industries Inc.
Cornwall Lebanon School District
ELCO High School Honor Society
Emmanuel United Methodist Church
First Aid and Safety Patrol
Frederick Chevrolet
Fulton Bank
Girl Scouts - Lebanon County troops
Mt. Gretna United Methodist Church
Hershey Laundry & Dry Cleaning
Lebanon Federal Credit Union
Lebanon Valley College students
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st Federal Credit Union
MET
Myerstown Senior Center
QUEST Inc.
Sherwin Williams
TempForce
U-GRO
Compeer of Lebanon County offers mental health support groups 
United Way and it's program partner, Compeer of Lebanon County, have partnered to provide mental health support groups and family member support groups every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.  Mental Health Support Groups will take place from 5:30 - 6:45 pm and Family Member Support Groups will be held afterwards from 7:00 - 8:15 pm.
  • Open support offered for all mental health conditions 
  • For individuals 18 years or older 
  • No cost to attend 
  • Family and loved ones are welcomed
  • light refreshments will be provided at each group
Visit Compeer's website for more information or contact Compeer at 717-272-8317.
Looking for easy ways to share 2-1-1 information with employees, coworkers, your organization or church? Simply copy and paste the description below into an email or newsletter, highlight in group meetings or share by word of mouth! 

Dial 2-1-1 to receive free, 24/7, non-emergency health and human service information in Lebanon County from a live call specialist, such as:
  • Housing
  • Job Training
  • Substance Abuse Treatment  
  • Disaster Relief 
  • Food Assistance
  • Legal Help 
  • Mental Health Services
  • And much more!
Or access print outs and promotional materials on United Way's 2-1-1 webpage.

On January 27th, join us for a brief  2-1-1 Community Forum at HACC's Lebanon Campus (two sessions available) to learn about the many ways 2-1-1 will improve the Lebanon Valley's access to health and human service resources.   Register Here. 

Save the Date:
DAY OF CARING 2017

Beginning in early February, United Way will begin accepting volunteer project submissions for Lebanon County's largest volunteer day, and volunteer recruitment will kick-off in March, so stay tuned for more!

Contact  Erika Zaborny, the 
Day of Caring Coordinator, at 
717-273-8144  to learn how to get involved  in your community on 
Day of Caring.