Una Martone, Class of ‘07

President & CEO

January 20, 2023 | 12:15 PM

Pennsylvania is very diverse, and that includes our weather. With all four seasons comes a wide variety of weather across the Commonwealth. Join us as we talk to Jeff Jumper, Resiliency Program Manager within the Bureau of Recovery at the PA Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), to discuss some of our weather normal and some of our extremes. From tornadoes to floods, we’ll take a look through the Pennsylvania weather almanac. The virtual Learn at Lunchtime programs are presented over Zoom and are free, but registration is required. Once registration is complete, attendees will receive an attendance link and password for all of the programs listed. Presentations begin at 12:15 PM and will last approximately 20 minutes followed by a question and answer session.

Join HHA for a virtual presentation of our 2023 Preservation Priorities. Visit our Facebook Live as we present a draft list of those buildings and sites whose preservation we are making a priority this year. Comments from viewers are welcome and the list will receive formal approval by the Preservation Committee the following month. (Click the graphic for details)

Learn common tips and tricks to ace the interview process to improve your chances of getting hired! An HR professional will cover common questions to prepare for interviews along with the best tips and practices that will enhance your interview experience! Look for a reminder email 24-48 hours prior to the scheduled workshop that will be held in the BCC @ Fredricksen Library.

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop focused on simplifying the process of creating a nonprofit annual report. Chad will review the evolution of annual reports over the last 20+ years and provide multiple real life examples of what is working today. The focus of the session is on designing an annual report that donors actually want to read. Participants will leave the workshop with templates and samples to make implementing the best practices a breeze at their nonprofit organization. (Click the graphic to register)

Join us for a gothic musical experience! Tony Wayne’s haunting and electrifying score to Edgar Allan Poe’s horror classic will thrill you! Part concert and part concept album, this new musical experience is a perfect winter chill and premieres at Open Stage this winter. In the piece, a plague known as the “Red Death”, which causes its victims to die quickly and gruesomely, is spreading rampantly through the country, so Prince Prospero invites his friends to his castle. The prince locks the gates to fend off the plague and throws a masquerade ball, colorfully decorating rooms of his castle. At midnight, a mysterious guest arrives, wearing a mask like a corpse… (Click the graphic for tickets)

Voices of the Eighth Chronicles II is a collage of storytelling that fuses imagery, movement, sound, and music to uplift the work of chain-breakers and change-makers from Harrisburg’s demolished Eighth Ward. This original work pays homage to the resilient spirit of the nineteenth and twentieth-century African American liberators, educators, orators, and writers who fought to build a community of freedom and belonging. Meet these vibrant personalities as seen through the eyes of the Sankofa bird who reminds us that to ensure a strong future, we must first understand the past. (Click the graphic for tickets)

“You’re not only selling a piece of furniture. You’re selling life. You’re giving form to possibilities, shaping dreams made by young couples or the bachelor just starting out, the elderly man or woman starting their golden years in a new home. You’re filling in the void.” You don't want to miss this new American family drama by Harrisburg playwright Paul Hood! PIECES invites you to ask--what happens when a father’s dreams for his family start slipping away? Captivating until the last moment, this beautiful family drama captures what the American dream means to small towns. (Click the graphic for tickets)

Join us in celebrating Hospice of Central PA with an evening of gratitude! Sponsorships are available with proceeds from the event to help offset the cost of charitable care at Carolyn's House, HCP's six- bed hospice residence. The evening will include Hors d'oeuvres, a silent auction followed by dinner and the program. (Click the graphic for tickets)

Mark your calendars & join LHA as we celebrate the Community Leadership Series and Executive Leadership Series graduating classes of 2023! More details to follow.

MOVE YOUR FEET TO THE AFRO BEAT!!! AshiaJ AfroCardio, LLC has partnered with HACC, Central Pennsylvania's Community College to bring community based AfroCardio Dance Fitness classes. This is a health and wellness initiative to bring awareness to diversity in fitness.Burn calories and have fun learning culturally accurate dances done to Afro Beats, African Drums, Hip Hop, and Dance Hall. Participants will leave feeling uplifted! This specialized afro-centric workout is for all dance and fitness levels. You do not need to be a "dancer". Step by step instructions, modifications, and low impact moves are given throughout the workout. All backgrounds, ages, and levels are welcome. Class is free and open to everyone! (Click the graphic to register)

The American Literacy Corporation has teamed up with educational institutions and community organizations to teach kids the fundamentals of reading and writing. Every day from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in 15-minute time slots, the ALC is scheduling two readers from across the country and world to read. The reading will be held via Zoom and Facebook live every day. If you can spare 15 minutes and read a book to contribute to ALC’s mission, please consider singing up for a slot and spreading the word! Sign up here.

Every child deserves a chance to see their potential realized. Some just need an adult mentor to help defend that potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is seeking caring individuals to meet one-on-one with a youth in the community a couple times a month. Volunteers have the option of meeting with their mentee, a “Little,” in-person or virtually for low-cost or no-cost activities. We have kids waiting for their Big to step up and volunteer. Will you become a friend and an advocate for one child’s future? CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER. Questions? Call: (717) 236-0199. Email: info@capbigs.org.

Interested in volunteering to help families experiencing homelessness? Brethren Housing Association (BHA) is need of volunteers to support our Youth Program on Monday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm. While the women in our program are attending Life Skills Class, we utilize volunteers to do special activities with the children and are in need of more volunteers for this program. BHA is also in need of volunteers to donate cleaning and hygiene supplies, and work groups to assist the BHA Property Manager with renovation projects, maintenance needs, painting, and cleaning. These opportunities are great for church and community groups, families, and corporate team building activities. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at BHA, visit bha-pa.org or contact BHA Volunteer Coordinator, Gillian Sumpter, at gsumpter@bha-pa.org. 

Your time is a gift! Volunteers at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank produce the equivalent of a meal a minute while helping sort and pack food into boxes for families in need. Individuals or groups up to 30 can safely volunteer in the large, off-site Central Packing Operation with wide space for social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols. Volunteer shifts are available Monday-Saturday and volunteers must be 18 or older. To learn more, and to indicate your interest in volunteering, please visit the Give Time section of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s website by Clicking here.

Volunteer with Girl Scouts and rediscover the wonder and possibilities of childhood. (Click graphic to sign up)

Junior Achievement of South Central PA recently launched a new way to help prepare students for a bright future. JA Inspire Virtual is a virtual career fair targeted to 8th-12th grade students. Students will enter the career fair after completing a career assessment, learning about career clusters and uncovering where they might excel in the working world. This information allows students time to select high school courses that fit within their newly found career interests. Your company can inspire students by sharing cool things about your business and marketing your company to students, educators, parents, and other businesses through JA Inspire. For more information please contact Allison Kierce at akierce@jascpa.org or 717-843-8028.

For more info contact Lisa Scott lscott@phfa.org

Raise a puppy, change a life! Puppy raisers welcome a 9-week-old puppy into their home to socialize and train for 15-18 months. No experience is necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know about raising an assistance dog. Susquehanna Service Dogs covers all veterinary costs and provides monthly heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives. We ask that you live within an hour’s drive of Grantville, PA; Center City, Philadelphia, PA; or State College, PA.

The South Central PA market of the American Cancer Society is recruiting for Board members specifically from Dauphin, Lebanon and York counties. The local Society Boards are directly aligned with strategic priorities that support our Nationwide Program of Work, with strategies being customized to the specific needs and resources in their area(s). They are charged with identifying and demonstrating measurable objectives. Members serve as ambassadors for the Society in their communities by facilitating collaborations with key corporate partners, health systems, advocacy leaders, and other community stakeholders who can help get us one step closer to finishing the fight against cancer. If interested please reach out for more information and an application. Contact Director Dee Mathis: dee.mathis@cancer.org 717-727-0821

Board Strong is a program of Leadership Harrisburg Area that was made possible through a partnership with The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. Board Strong is a video series inclusive of five components. The components address the roles & responsibilities of non-profit board members; the financial oversight, fiduciary and compliance responsibilities of non-profit board members; non-profit board members’ role in fundraising; tips for non-profit board member to effectively tell the organization’s story; and tips for engaging high performing board. Anyone who is considering serving on a non-profit board; or who is already serving on a non-profit board will gain valuable insights from the experienced non-profit leaders featured in this video. (Click the graphic for details)

Do you know an extraordinary candidate who should be nominated? Visionaries of the year candidates share a competitive spirit and compassion for others. They are dynamic individuals who are well connected in their communities, and relentless in their efforts to raise funds to find cures for blood cancers. Selected candidates participate in a 10-week fundraising campaign for therapies and treatments for blood cancer patients. If you don't want to nominate a candidate at this time but think you might be a good candidate yourself, feel free to nominate yourself! Someone from your local chapter will contact you to discuss the nomination further. (Click graphic to nominate)

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, energetic events professional with excellent communication skills to work full-time in the Lebanon, PA office. The Program & Event Coordinator manages special events and programs for the PBCC. This includes the PA Breast Cancer Coalition Conference and other statewide events. We're seeking a people person, someone who can work with different personality types and is serious about getting the job done. We need someone who's reliable, focused, friendly, and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of three to five years’ experience handling all aspects of event and program planning, have some experience with graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite of programs, have strong oral/written communication skills and work well in a fast-paced team environment. (Click the graphic for more info)

Harrisburg Rotary Youth Community Development Team Request for Proposal

The Harrisburg Rotary Club is now accepting submissions for the Youth Community Development Team (YCDT) Request for Proposal! The YCDT seeks proposals that directly address the following community need: Homelessness services and supports being provided to residents of Dauphin County within Dauphin County with a preference for services being delivered in the city of Harrisburg. A preference will be given to organizations providing services and supports to individuals 13-19 years old. (Click the graphic to apply)

Please send submissions to Operations and Program Support Manager, Alexis Jones at ajones@leadershipharrisburg.org or call 717-216-5200. All content is subject to approval by LHA and may be edited for space.