A NICU, 125 Days, and a Mother’s Faith That Would Not Break
BY LESVI VAZQUEZ, UPLIFT COACH Good Friday is a day that asks us to look at suffering in its rawest form: pain, uncertainty, and sacrifice. It is a reminder that even in the darkness, there is hope—and that hope can lead to life. I remember thinking, “not again.” We had already lost our son Benson […]
60% of US households with children report facing serious financial problems during pandemic: report
More than 60 percent of households with children have faced serious financial problems during the coronavirus outbreak in the United States. That figure is one of many eyebrow-raising findings highlighted in a new report released by NPR and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that raises concerns about the ability of these homes to weather […]
5 things you should know about homelessness in Lebanon County
What does homelessness look like in Lebanon County? What are the causes of homelessness? What are some local organizations doing to alleviate the issue? Bryan Smith, LCCM’s executive director, recently asked two local nonprofit leaders these questions and more during Facebook Live chats to get a sense of the issue on the local level. […]
5 myths about hunger in Lebanon County
Food insecurity is often difficult to detect in communities. The United States is considered an affluent country, yet every community in the country is home to people who struggle with it. A household that is food insecure has limited or uncertain access to enough food to support a healthy life, according to Feeding America. Whether a person […]
5 charts that explain food insecurity in Lebanon County
One in 10 Lebanon County residents faces food insecurity. This means that nearly 14,000 individuals do not have certain access to adequate food throughout the year. That’s according to the latest Hunger Mapping project, an in-depth look at food insecurity in Lebanon County conducted by the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank. The report will help assist […]
37% of Lebanon County households were already struggling. Then the pandemic hit.
When COVID-19 swept through the United States, 26% of Lebanon County households were already one emergency away from a financial crisis. The United Way refers to these households as ALICE: Asset-Limited, Income-Constrained, Employed. ALICE families have income above the Federal Poverty Level, but struggle to meet the bare minimum cost of basic household needs. They […]
37% of Lebanon County households can’t afford basic necessities. Your monthly donations to Lebanon County Christian Ministries are critical.
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12 ways you made a difference for LCCM guests in 2020
2020 has been a year like no other. Early on, we admit the pandemic had us worried. But the community rallied around the guests at Lebanon County Christian Ministries by partnering with us to ensure no one went hungry or without shelter during what is arguably the most difficult and uncertain year of our lives.We […]
10 things you should know about Lebanon County Christian Ministries
If you live or work in Lebanon County, chances are you may have heard of Lebanon County Christian Ministries (LCCM).You may also know that the nonprofit is a provider of essential services such as food, clothing and shelter to individuals and families in need, and you may have even donated over the years. But did […]
FRESH Start a safe haven for mom, 3 kids
Five-year-old Aiden spent two months at FRESH Start with his mother, Desirae, and brothers, Jace, 2, and Joel, 1. They were discharged from the shelter and resource center last week and will celebrate Christmas in their new home in Lancaster. As 5-year-old Aiden and 2-year-old Jace watched “The Grinch,” their 1-year-old brother, Joel, slept in […]