Resources...
This section is based on resources that are available to us in need, aid and many other areas. It is aimed to be a central place where neighbors can learn what resources are available to them to use.
If you see any resources not listed below, that you feel should be listed; feel free to contact us and let us know! Our goals is to keep this a growing databases of available resources.
Child Care...
Head Start
Head Start provides both center based and home based, age appropriate activities in a responsive learning environment. It also provides full nutritious meals in it's centers, and works with the parents to better their food budget. All Children receive comprehensive medical and dental screenings, as well as necessary follow up treatments.View them online here.
Community Action Program Child Care Center
Community Action Program runs a very well equipped Child Care Center. For more information about eligibility for financial help with child care costs, You can also visit them online here.
Child Care Information Services
The state and federal governments have made funding available through the Lancaster Co. Commissioners to assist eligible families in meeting their child care expenses. View them online here.
Food & Nutrition...
WIC
WIC is a Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. To see if your eligible for this type of assistance visit them online here.
Local City & Government Links...
Lanc City Parks & Public Property Department
The Department that is in charge of the Public Spaces and Parks of Lancaster City. Click Here.
Lancaster City Government Website
The "Go To" site for all Departments, news and events affliated with Lancaster City. Click Here.
Wikipedia Report on Lancaster, Pennsylvania
A great look in depth inside look at our City. Click Here.
Wikipedia Report on Crystal Park
Crystal Park gets a in depth look on Wikipedia! Click here.
Downtown Lancaster
Lancaster Downtown Investment District. Click Here.
James Street Improvement District
Our neighboring communities revitalization and redevelopment website. Click here.
Lancaster Arts
Promotion of downtown Galleries and Artists based in Lancaster City. Click Here.
Lancaster City Living
Information on Owning a house and living downtown Lancaster City. See all the benefits! Find a house! Also subscribe to a magazine for residents of the city of Lancaster. Click here.
Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Lancaster City's Commerce and Industry Chamber right down town on Queen Street. Click Here.
Lancaster Heritage
A countywide network of Heritage Resources-- natural, cultural, and historic resources -- that are officially designated by the Lancaster County Planning Commission (LCPC) Click Here.
Lancaster County Convention Center
The newest project downtown with great hopes! Click Here.
PA Dutch Convention & Visitors Center
Visitor Information for Lancaster. Click here.
PA Dutch Country Welcome Center
Welcome to the most comprehensive source of information on the attractions and the culture of Lancaster County, PA and the Pennsylvania Dutch Country! Click here.
Lancaster Public Library
Main Library downtown, and dozens in other townships. Click Here.
Uptown Lancaster
Unique shopping district of Lancaster City, on the 300 Block of N. Queen. Click Here.
Lancaster City Council of Neighborhoods
Learn whats happening online in your neighborhood. Click Here.
Job, Career, Training...
CAP Employment and Training Program
The CAP Employment and Training Program provides basic skills development and work experience to persons without a high school diploma and who lack a steady work history. View them online here.
Financial Aid...
The Energy Conservation Center
Established to assist low income people to lower the cost of heating their homes. Using the latest techniques, they analyze your energy use and figure out how to tighten up your home's windows, doors, ceilings and walls so that you will use less energy. View them online here.
Utility Customer Service Programs
The program is a special payment plan for customers with limited incomes who are struggling to pay the full cost of their electric/gas service. View them online here.
Housing...
Community Action Program Housing, Inc
The CAP Housing Development Program focuses on the development of affordable housing for low income families in Lancaster County. View them online here.
Insurances, Healthcare..
Children's Health Insurance Program
All uninsured children and teens not eligible for Medical Assistance have access to health insurance. It doesn't matter how much money your family makes. Many will get it free. Others, at low-cost.
www.chipcoverspakids.com
Progressive Resources..
Lancaster Craigslist
The most inclusive Classifieds online. Find a Job. Post a Job. Give a way free stuff, find free stuff. Get a date. Missed Connections. Sell a item or find a item and much more! Click here.
Lancaster Freecycle
Do you have something you don't need anymore? Help someone out and post it free online! If you are looking for something you need post a Want ad for it and see if someone has one they will give you for free! Recycle. Reuse. Click Here.
Media & Press..
Lancaster Voice
A Free Press Newspaper. Click Here
Lancaster Newspapers
The Intelligencer, The New Era and the Sunday Newspaper headquarters. Click Here.
WGAL
Local Channel 8 News. Click here.
Fox News
Central PA's News Station. Fox 43 News. Click here.
The Fly
Local Events, Restaurants and Bar News, Articles and Specials. Before you go out, Check your Fly. Click Here.
Contact us to add / update listing
There also other caring individuals in the area that are committed to helping you in ways that they can. The Vineyard Church of Lancaster can put you in touch with them.
Feel free to contact them and share your concerns. They long to know you and help you in any way that they can.
If you have a general concern to share with the Church email Jerry Shannon (jerry@friendsofcrystalpark.com)
IF you have a concern on a basic need to live, email Darice (darice@friendsofcrystalpark.com)
If you need a helping hand in your yard or house, email Jeff McLain (jeff@friendsofcrystalpark.com)