God's Clothing Closet - Free Give-away. GCC opens before the start of each school year. All donated clothing items for men, women and children are provided to shoppers free of charge. This has become one of our most popular and impactful events, with thousands of pieces of clothing being distributed on an annual basis. In 2019, we served a record of 660 people. Have clothes to donate? We accept gently used clothing all year long. Please call the church office at 717-665-3400 to make arrangements to drop off.

Each summer, the fellowship hall transforms from a gym to an environment of adventure for children ages 3 through 6th grade. Through a different theme each year, they learn about God and His creation through Bible stories and live drama, while enjoying games, a snack and craft time.

We hold an annual "mission fundraiser" picnic for the community at our Picnic Grove on Newport Road in Manheim, PA. We serve chicken corn soup, hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hot dogs, hot sausage sandwiches, drinks and homemade pies, cakes and other deserts. Take-out soup is also sold by the quart. It's a fun time for all!

Align Life Ministries offers hope and help to people who are experiencing an unintended pregnancy. We have an ongoing collection for Align. Look for the manger in our lobby where you can place your donations of baby items, including clothing, diapers, lotions, bottles and much more to help mothers all around our area.

Anchor Lancaster's mission is to be a good neighbor by providing a hot breakfast and warm showers every weekday while aiding in other practical, concrete ways, in a welcoming, safe environment, receiving guests with dignity, respect and compassion. We regard our guests as persons of sacred worth, reflecting the image of God. Remembering the words of Jesus, “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me” - Matthew 25:35

Bible2School is a local program that has expanded to many other communities to reach children with Biblical truth using state mandated “release time” and volunteers who love Jesus and children.

Clare House serves homeless women and children in a caring environment. Every day they receive calls from women who find themselves homeless as a result of abusive relationships, addiction, loss of employment or simply slipping through "the system". Clare House provides a safe place for these women and their children. A Life Skills Director provides life skills training and support for the women to help them reach their potential and become independent, self-sufficient and confident individuals.

Home on Ferdinand is a six to twelve-month transitional living program in Manheim, PA, designed to provide support for women and children currently facing homelessness. Our mission is to empower families by equipping them with essential tools, fostering self-reflection, and offering support on their path toward stability and hope. With the love and presence of Jesus Christ as our guiding force, Home on Ferdinand is dedicated to supporting families in their ongoing journey of personal growth, resilience, and lasting positive change.

Love INC of Lancaster County serves the Manheim Central, Manheim Township and Hempfield areas of Lancaster with the “mission of mobilizing local churches to transform lives and communities in the Name of Christ.” They help neighbors with small home projects to help keep their homes safe. Such projects include weeding, mulching, simple repairs, painting, and more.

Lumina's mission is to share the love of God by equipping and encouraging people who experience poverty and hardship in Lancaster City. Their programs include CRISIS AID, sometimes helping families get off the street and into homes; BUILDING TRADE STUDENTS, supporting McCaskey seniors in the building trades program by sponsoring awards of new tools at graduation to use either in trade school or in the working world; SUPER CUPBOARD - partners with Penn State Extension in offering free nutrition/healthy cooking courses to caregivers of children under 18 who rely on food stamps and food pantries to feed their families; KIDS MINISTRIES - Offer weekly evening program called Kids Night on Mondays, support children and their families with food, school supplies, art materials, warm clothing, new toys, and fun treats and the opportunity for Day Camp.

We have an ongoing collection for the Manheim Central Food Pantry. A shopping cart is in our lobby to place your donations. We strive to help those who are local and in need. Registered clients of the Manheim Central Food Pantry receive food, household products and personal care items once a month based on family size.

There are invisible people living here in Manheim. They are the homeless and the very poor – many of them students in our schools. The Student Services Department of MCSD is aware of the great needs of these vulnerable children and provide many services through the commitment of their Student and Family Resource Specialist and Certified School Social Workers.

Milagro (Miracle) House has been providing education, housing and support to women and their children who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness since 1998. Education is the foundation of everything that is done at Milagro House. Women in their program have access to opportunities to finish their high school education through an in-house high school equivalency program and/or complete a post-secondary diploma or certification through partnerships with local educational institutions. By providing housing (at no cost), life-skills programming and focused, individualized case support, Milagro House provides the needed space, opportunities, and resources for women to pursue the future they envision for themselves and their children. For many families, it is the first time in a long time they have had a safe and consistent place to live, a place to grow and make memories.

North Star Initiative located in Lititz, PA supports women who are survivors of domestic sex trafficking by providing physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual care through a Christ-centered focus. In December 2017 they opened The Harbor, a restoration home and program for female sex-trafficking survivors. It has a capacity of 10 residents and offers a 6-to-8-month program. They receive therapy, medical services, legal services and life skills training. Please pray for these women and this ministry to them.