Provides volunteer opportunities for members of the community to develop gardening skills and teach children about assisting those in need. Produce is given to the CCDC Food Pantry for local families in need.

Provides food to families in need and strives to create a grocery store atmosphere of wholesome staple foods, augmented by produce from the Community Garden. Offers delivery options to individuals with a limited ability to leave home.

Offers a five week gardening class that teaches participants how to start and maintain their own backyard gardens. The class series covers soil preparation, seed starting, pest management, ongoing plant care, and harvesting. Participants will receive a set of basic gardening tools as part of the class series.

Helps develop functional skills and discover talents through volunteer opportunities and engaging social activities. Activities include visiting parks, swimming, bowling, horseback riding, baseball games, fitness, and more. Instructs clients in a variety of social, community, technology, personal and vocational skills. Offers volunteer opportunities including assisting in delivering meals, at food pantries, local churches, hospitals, community gardening, animal shelters, libraries and more.

Programs/services include:
Reservation requests for camp sites and pavilions
Rents garden plots
Offers a variety of recreational, cultural and in-service training programs for teachers.
Offers an annual Christmas tree recycling program
Operates Shuts Environmental Library and Resource Center and the Lancaster County Environmental Center
Also maintains a public swimming pool located in Central Park
Maintains a disc-golf (Frisbee) course in Buchmiller Park
Garden of Five Senses with Braille Trail

Park areas include:
Buchmiller, Central, Chickies Rock, Speedwell Forge, and Money Rocks Parks
The Conewago and Lancaster Junction Recreation Trails, The Conestoga Greenway
The Theodore Parker Natural Area

Park Rangers are responsible for various visitor services, law enforcement duties and park security. They provide the public with highly visible staff to assist in the following areas:
General park information
Medical emergencies
Special event security

A non-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community

Free Grab and Go Meal for all community members ages 18 and under. Membership not required.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Bridge Street, Spring Garden and Frankford Avenue Counseling Centers located in Philadelphia offer IOP programs designed to treat co-occurring substance dependency and psychiatric disorders with specific attention to consumers' unique needs. Forensic programs support Forensic Intensive Recovery (FIR) and other stipulated consumers in meeting their criminal justice requirements. The women's IOP track addresses the specific needs of women. In addition, Latino IOP services are designed and delivered by Latino staff for the Spanish-speaking community. Both centers offer convenient morning, afternoon and evening treatment sessions. Services include group psycho-education and psychotherapy as well as individual counseling. Co-occurring mental health issues are treated by clinical and medical professionals. Medical needs are monitored by staff physicians. Spring Garden Counseling Center is an approved Assessment Site for Community Behavioral Health (CBH)

Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Bridge Street, Spring Garden and Frankford Avenue Counseling Centers located in Philadelphia offer IOP programs designed to treat co-occurring substance dependency and psychiatric disorders with specific attention to consumers' unique needs. The women's IOP track addresses the specific needs of women. In addition, Latino IOP services are designed and delivered by Latino staff for the Spanish-speaking community. Services include group psycho-education and psychotherapy as well as individual counseling. Co-occurring mental health issues are treated by clinical and medical professionals. Medical needs are monitored by staff physicians. Spring Garden Counseling Center is an approved Assessment Site for Community Behavioral Health (CBH)

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Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
The Bridge Street, Spring Garden and Frankford Avenue Counseling Centers located in Philadelphia offer IOP programs designed to treat co-occurring substance dependency and psychiatric disorders with specific attention to consumers' unique needs. Forensic programs support Forensic Intensive Recovery (FIR) and other stipulated consumers in meeting their criminal justice requirements. The women's IOP track addresses the specific needs of women. In addition, Latino IOP services are designed and delivered by Latino staff for the Spanish-speaking community. Both centers offer convenient morning, afternoon and evening treatment sessions. Services include group psycho-education and psychotherapy as well as individual counseling. Co-occurring mental health issues are treated by clinical and medical professionals. Medical needs are monitored by staff physicians. Spring Garden Counseling Center is an approved Assessment Site for Community Behavioral Health (CBH)

Outpatient

COVID-19 hunger relief programs including prepared meals, boxed produce, shelf-stable foods, food pantry. Community Development offers program on growing home and community gardens.

ACTS Communities offer active, resort-style independent retirement living in welcoming settings. All of our residences are well-appointed, with ample storage space and special features for safety and security, such as emergency call systems, sprinkler systems and more. Theyâre well complemented by acres of walking trails, gardens and water features to well-equipped fitness centers, pools, art studios or wood working shops, chapels, libraries, fine and casual dining venues and more.

ACTS Communities offer active, resort-style independent retirement living in welcoming settings. All of our residences are well-appointed, with ample storage space and special features for safety and security, such as emergency call systems, sprinkler systems and more. Theyâre well complemented by acres of walking trails, gardens and water features to well-equipped fitness centers, pools, art studios or wood working shops, chapels, libraries, fine and casual dining venues and more.

ACTS Communities offer active, resort-style independent retirement living in welcoming settings. All of our residences are well-appointed, with ample storage space and special features for safety and security, such as emergency call systems, sprinkler systems and more. Theyâre well complemented by acres of walking trails, gardens and water features to well-equipped fitness centers, pools, art studios or wood working shops, chapels, libraries, fine and casual dining venues and more.

ACTS Communities offer active, resort-style independent retirement living in welcoming settings. All of our residences are well-appointed, with ample storage space and special features for safety and security, such as emergency call systems, sprinkler systems and more. Theyâre well complemented by acres of walking trails, gardens and water features to well-equipped fitness centers, pools, art studios or wood working shops, chapels, libraries, fine and casual dining venues and more.

ACTS Communities offer active, resort-style independent retirement living in welcoming settings. All of our residences are well-appointed, with ample storage space and special features for safety and security, such as emergency call systems, sprinkler systems and more. Theyâre well complemented by acres of walking trails, gardens and water features to well-equipped fitness centers, pools, art studios or wood working shops, chapels, libraries, fine and casual dining venues and more.

ACTS Communities offer active, resort-style independent retirement living in welcoming settings. All of our residences are well-appointed, with ample storage space and special features for safety and security, such as emergency call systems, sprinkler systems and more. Theyâre well complemented by acres of walking trails, gardens and water features to well-equipped fitness centers, pools, art studios or wood working shops, chapels, libraries, fine and casual dining venues and more.

ACTS Communities offer active, resort-style independent retirement living in welcoming settings. All of our residences are well-appointed, with ample storage space and special features for safety and security, such as emergency call systems, sprinkler systems and more. Theyâre well complemented by acres of walking trails, gardens and water features to well-equipped fitness centers, pools, art studios or wood working shops, chapels, libraries, fine and casual dining venues and more.

ACTS Communities offer active, resort-style independent retirement living in welcoming settings. All of our residences are well-appointed, with ample storage space and special features for safety and security, such as emergency call systems, sprinkler systems and more. Theyâre well complemented by acres of walking trails, gardens and water features to well-equipped fitness centers, pools, art studios or wood working shops, chapels, libraries, fine and casual dining venues and more.

Provides an adult day care center with medical staff on-site. Services include assistance with daily living activities, medication assistance, therapeutic activities, community outings, and social services. Serves full breakfast and lunch and nutritional snacks. Provides free transportation to and from the center. Activities include bingo, Bible study, arts and crafts, cooking class, gardening, yoga, movies, weekly outings, and more.

Provides the opportunity to plant, grow, and harvest own produce through use of plot in community garden space. Provides education on the value of gardening. Also provides donations of surplus produce to local non-profit food pantries and soup kitchens when possible.

Rural housing community offering one-bedroom garden-style apartment units. Apartments offer modern, maintenance free and affordable living in a secure and pleasant surrounding. Rents are based on 30% of income.

Penn State Extension program specilizes in secondary education and graduate studies in agriculture and community development. Also provides 4-H program for children.

Provides practical information designed to improve the quality of life for local residents in conjunction with Penn State University.

Offers independent living, supportive independent living, personal care services, and skilled nursing. Also offers short-term respite or "give it a try" stays. Resident activities include dining service; cooking, gardening, glee, and walking clubs; daily exercise; trips to restaurants, local shops, and concerts; crafts; musical entertainment; cards and Bingo; and a wrap-around porch.

A revitalization program which provides repair/replacement of sidewalks, financial assistance for business signs, street trees and development of community gardens in Easton's west ward.

Provides a modern educational organization dedicated to delivering science-based information to people, businesses, and communities. Provides access to face-to-face and online education to consumers to help them address problems and take advantage of opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Provides an array of public library services.

Additional services at this location:
- Children's programs such as preschool story times, films, baby lapsit programs, toddler time, sign language story time, dog day story time, chess club, book clubs, a variety of special children's programs and summer learning programs
- Community information
- Computer tutor
- Electronic magnifier available to people with vision problems
- Free music concerts sponsored by Susquehanna Bank, daytime and evening programs are offered
- Genealogy room with resources
- Homebound delivery service
- Internet access and technology programs
- Opportunities for life-long learning includes books, audio and video cassettes, CDs, DVDs, magazines, local and out-of-town newspapers and telephone books and large print materials for adults
- Special programs for youth and adults on history, health, gardening, travel, computers, nutrition, cooking, decorating, outdoor concerts, nature, family movies, crafts, book clubs, discussi

Pet-friendly community offering 31 2, 3, 4, and 5 bedroom apartments, 4 with accessibility features. Rent includes electric, water, sewer and trash removal. Accepts section 8 vouchers.

Offers many diverse fitness activities for all ages, including aquatics, dance, gymnastics, yoga, softball, volleyball, basketball, and a variety of enrichment classes, such as woodshop, art, computers, and personal financial planning. Sponsors summer day camps at the Overlook Activities Center. Offers meeting space for various community groups and sponsors bus trips throughout the year. Also acts as the managing body for the following facilities: Skyline Pool, Overlook Pool, Overlook Activities Center and Roller Rink. Scheduling of Township sports field, pavilions and gardens, park and other rental facilities.

A bilingual, bi-cultural residential drug and alcohol re-education program for women. Treatment is based on principles of individual responsibility, mutual help, personal effort and community support. Program requires 2-1/2 years of in-house treatment, followed by 5 years of follow-up counseling. All treatment is provided by trained, qualified ex-addicts.

As part of its community outreach, Hogar Crea will provide the following services to persons in need:
- moving assistance
- home remodeling
- gardening
- electrical work
Requests for service should be submitted at least 1-2 weeks in advance so the director can establish a work plan for the residents. Only "manpower" is provided, the agency does not have access to a truck.

2, 3, 4 bedroom garden apartments in 8 buildings. Rent includes heat, hot water, sewer, trash removal and air conditioning. On-site parking, on-site laundry room, on-site community room and on-site management. All apartments have wall-to-wall carpeting, dishwasher, garbage disposal, electric stove, electric hot water heater, refrigerator, low-cost internet and storage. No pets. Conestoga Valley School District.

Offers 24 garden style apartments and 16 townhomes for rent. There is one accessible unit in each building.

The Northeast Neighborhood Association:
-Operates Chrystal's Place resource center, which provides food & clothing to low income families.
-manages a community garden
-sponsors community events
-provides opportunities for completing community service requirements
-partners with other groups and organizations on additional programs
-serves as advocate, educator and liaison for neighborhood families.

Operates Chrystal's Place resource center, which provides food, clothing, diapers, household items, and personal care items. Manages a community garden. Sponsors community events. Provides opportunities for completing community service requirements. Partners with other groups and organizations on additional programs. Serves as advocates, educators, and liaisons for neighborhood families. Accepts donations.

Provides services for the prevention, intervention, and treatment of the abuse of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs. Services include: Student Assistance Programs, Casemanagement, Inpatient Detoxification, Inpatient Rehabilitation, Halfway House, Partial Hospitalization, Outpatient Counseling, Information Regarding HIV/AIDS as well as Treatment Programs designed specifically for pregnant women and women with children.

Uses gardening and landscaping to clean, green, and maintain vacant lots. Partners with a network of contractors and community groups to turn vacant lots into positive public green spaces.

Accepts and trains volunteers (individuals, groups, and companies) in support of various programs such as community gardens, public landscaping, planting trees, the annual Flower Show, and more.

Offers a range of youth programs including after school program, summer camps, healthy habits program, a prevention and education program on the problems of drug and alcohol use, gang prevention program, educational field trips, leadership clubs, a basketball league, and community gardening program. Volunteer opportunities available.

Provides Community Engagement Projects which include:
- Painting murals
- Planting gardens
- Creating play spaces
- Renovating schools
- Refurbishing community centers
- Engaging community members, helping share the power of service

Organizes a large community band composed of professional and semi-professional instrumentalists from south central Pennsylvania. The band presents midwinter and spring concerts, plus an annual series of summer park concerts.

Cultivates a community garden. Distributes produce to community members in need. Provides volunteer opportunities.

Builds and places raised vegetable gardens into the backyards of Oxford community families to boost their food security and access to fresh produce. Also provides volunteer opportunities.

The Wyoming County Family Resource Center connects area families to community resources. A monthly calendar is published brining awareness to area activities, including a weekly story hour. The Wyoming County Family Resource Center coordinates Parent Café events, Kindergarten Transition, and oversees the Mehoopany School Garden. Educational resources and videos could be accessed on the HANDS webpage.

Provides participants with support coaches who serve as their primary advocates on campus; access to on-site computers, supplemental education software, a resource library, and a quiet study area; academic support from learning specialists in English, math, and science; access to cultural and social events; and life skills, career development, and leadership development training.

Offers year round youth educational-recreational programs, community events for parents and seniors, and life skills information for residents of all ages in the Grays Ferry and surrounding South Philadelphia neighborhoods. Also works to reduce teen violence and alleviate neighborhood tensions. Provides mentoring, food and clothing giveaways, and maintains Tynirah's Community Welcome Garden.

Inpatient services include:
- Medical/surgical units
- Critical care unit
- Operating room services
- Maternity unit
- Pediatric services
- Mental health unit
- Acute rehab unit
- Mammography screening program
- Healthy Beginnings Plus: A prenatal care program for women who are receiving Medical Assistance or are eligible for Medical Assistance
- Emergency department
- Neonatal intensive care unit

Outpatient services include:
- Laboratory services
- Imaging services
- Sleep Disorder Center: diagnosis of sleep apnea
- Ephrata Cancer Center
- Cardiology

Trains youth to work as entrepreneurs in the kids community garden at NETwork and at our local North Square Farmers Market. Youth learn to grow and harvest produce, to work hard, responsibility, and practical job skills. NETwork also hosts a community garden for neighborhood adults and families in the community.

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Community Garden

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Community Garden

Container Garden

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Community Garden

Community Garden

International Refugee Community Garden

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Community Garden

Senior Center Services offers nutritional, recreational, educational, and social activities at 7 GECAC operated senior centers located throughout Erie city and county. Line dancing, billiards, art classes, card parties, gardening, and field trips are just a few of the activities that go on at the senior centers. Senior Centers also provide a nutritious noon meal, a chance to visit with friends, and opportunities for health screenings and consumer workshops. Access to these sites is aided by transportation services purchased from the LIFT. The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program is operated by the Senior Center Services component.

Senior Center Services offers nutritional, recreational, educational, and social activities at 7 GECAC operated senior centers located throughout Erie city and county. Line dancing, billiards, art classes, card parties, gardening, and field trips are just a few of the activities that go on at the senior centers. Senior Centers also provide a nutritious noon meal, a chance to visit with friends, and opportunities for health screenings and consumer workshops. Access to these sites is aided by transportation services purchased from the LIFT. The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program is operated by the Senior Center Services component.

Senior Center Services offers nutritional, recreational, educational, and social activities at 7 GECAC operated senior centers located throughout Erie city and county. Line dancing, billiards, art classes, card parties, gardening, and field trips are just a few of the activities that go on at the senior centers. Senior Centers also provide a nutritious noon meal, a chance to visit with friends, and opportunities for health screenings and consumer workshops. Access to these sites is aided by transportation services purchased from the LIFT. The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program is operated by the Senior Center Services component.

Senior Center Services offers nutritional, recreational, educational, and social activities at 7 GECAC operated senior centers located throughout Erie city and county. Line dancing, billiards, art classes, card parties, gardening, and field trips are just a few of the activities that go on at the senior centers. Senior Centers also provide a nutritious noon meal, a chance to visit with friends, and opportunities for health screenings and consumer workshops. Access to these sites is aided by transportation services purchased from the LIFT. The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program is operated by the Senior Center Services component.

Senior Center Services offers nutritional, recreational, educational, and social activities at 7 GECAC operated senior centers located throughout Erie city and county. Line dancing, billiards, art classes, card parties, gardening, and field trips are just a few of the activities that go on at the senior centers. Senior Centers also provide a nutritious noon meal, a chance to visit with friends, and opportunities for health screenings and consumer workshops. Access to these sites is aided by transportation services purchased from the LIFT. The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program is operated by the Senior Center Services component.

Offers nutritional, recreational, educational, and social activities at 7 GECAC operated senior centers located throughout Erie city and county. Line dancing, billiards, art classes, card parties, gardening, and field trips are just a few of the activities that go on at the senior centers. Also provides a nutritious noon meal, a chance to visit with friends, and opportunities for health screenings and consumer workshops. Access to these sites is aided by transportation services purchased from the LIFT.

Senior Center Services offers nutritional, recreational, educational, and social activities at 7 GECAC operated senior centers located throughout Erie city and county. Line dancing, billiards, art classes, card parties, gardening, and field trips are just a few of the activities that go on at the senior centers. Senior Centers also provide a nutritious noon meal, a chance to visit with friends, and opportunities for health screenings and consumer workshops. Access to these sites is aided by transportation services purchased from the LIFT. The Farmer's Market Nutrition Program is operated by the Senior Center Services component.

Provides a recreation center to the community, along with many activities and services. Some amenties include: ice arena, aquatic center, community garden, sport fields, skate park, tennis courts, and more.

Inspiring a greater connection to the natural world by protecting, managing and interpreting property; providing outdoor recreational opportunities; and offering environmental education experiences. Asbury Woods achieves this mission through a diverse array of educational, environmental and outdoor recreational programming for schools, community groups, families and individuals of all ages. In addition, managea and maintaina 205 acres of preserved property which includes native species, old-growth forests, landscaped gardens, wetlands, boardwalk trails and dirt trails.

Inspiring a greater connection to the natural world by protecting, managing and interpreting property; providing outdoor recreational opportunities; and offering environmental education experiences. Asbury Woods achieves this mission through a diverse array of educational, environmental and outdoor recreational programming for schools, community groups, families and individuals of all ages. In addition, managea and maintaina 205 acres of preserved property which includes native species, old-growth forests, landscaped gardens, wetlands, boardwalk trails and dirt trails.

Offers numerous events to build the community and allow neighbors to meet one another such as community gardens, outdoor movie nights and participate in National Night Out which features live music and a large picnic for all neighbors.

Provides opportunities for personal growth and neighborhood revitalization. Some of the offerings include individualized and small group programming for youth and adults, Pedal Mettle earn-a-bike program, help with diapers, a weekly soup kitchen, crime reduction efforts, neighborhood watch, referrals, housing improvement programs, community gardens, farmers market, mural art, streetscape improvements.

Provides a community garden that is maintained by the English as a Second Language (ESL) students who harvest fresh food and take it home to family members.

Promotes the wise use, enhancement, and understanding of natural resources. Able to perform classroom presentations. Provides scholarships, summer camps, and a envirothon. Features community garden, trails, and demo area.

Provides WSCHAT, shelter, counseling, advocacy, medical advocacy project, education and outreach, and also community gardens.

Maintains safe, secure and affordable housing to low income families. Public Housing communities are owned by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and managed by the DuBois Housing Authority. Includes Gateway Towers Apartments, Garden Grove Townhouses, and Acquisition Site.

Supports the outreach mission of Penn State Extension by utilizing unbiased research-based information to educate the public and communities on best practices in sustainable horticulture and environmental stewardship.

An Older Adult Day Service program for individuals 60 years of age and older. It is a community based program which provides a cost effective alternative to Long Term Care, and encourages individuals to live as independently as possible in their own homes, well into their golden years.

Services are provided with care and consideration of each individuals needs and abilities. Some of those include the following:
Arts & crafts
Bible study
Birthday Celebrations
Cards & Table Games
Cooking/baking projects
Fire Safety Training
Gardening
Guest Entertainment
Hot noon meals, breakfast, snacks
In-Chair exercises
Interaction with Peers
Intergenerational Programs
Medication Administration
Music
Nursing Evaluations
Outings
Pet Therapy
Seasonal events
Walking Program

Offers two garden lots available for residents and/or others interested in a gardening plot.

The York county Master Gardeners provide horticulture information and education to home gardeners based on proven research specific to the local climate, soils and plants.


Master gardeners answer gardening questions and diagnosis insect and plant problems via the garden hotline, Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 12:30 pm.
Teach community and urban gardening to youth and adults.

Maintain the gardens at john Rudy Park where gardeners can learn about annuals, perennials, vegetables and herbs for York county.

Offer the annual "garden wise" educational conference - a one-day event with workshops and speakers.

Speakers bureau provides speakers on garden topics for community groups.
Teach composting.

For more information please, feel free to contact:
Constance Schmotzer
Consumer Horticulture Educator
cxs51@psu.edu
717-840-7408

Maintains the grounds of a community garden. Pursues the goal of offering a safe and attractive environment to people desiring a place to grow edible produce and/or flowers. Requests that gardeners plant extra and donate produce to local organizations.

Provides opportunities to participate in and benefit from urban farming and gardening, community-led food distribution, health and wellness education, and neighborhood land stewardship.

Maintains a network of community and campus gardens that seeks to share and expand knowledge of sustainable growing practices and nutritious food, strengthen food security for residents, and cultivate opportunities to connect people of all backgrounds through food. Provides resources on those gardens, and information on how to start a community garden.