Home in Franklin County

10/07/2026

Franklin County: You're Invited to our October Coalition meeting on Monday 10/19 at 1PM at the Coyle Free Library in the Conservatory.

This month's theme is "Why Land Use & Zoning are SO IMPORTANT to the Housing Development Space” with special guest Dr. George Pomeroy. Dr. Pomeroy brings both academic and practical experience to this conversation as a professor of Geology, the director of the former Center for Land Use at Shippensburg, and a member of the Southampton Planning Commission since 2012.

This will be our second-to-last Coalition meeting of 2026, and we’d love to welcome both familiar faces and new voices to the conversation.
Please feel free to forward this invitation to anyone in your network who may be interested. All are welcome. We hope you can join us!

Please note the Conservatory space is limited to ~60 people, so be sure to reserve an in-person seat ahead of time. Virtual attendees must register to receive the zoom link.

09/02/2026

Friends and neighbors, are you part of our newsletter? If not, email [email protected] today and we can add you to the mailing list. If you missed our August Coalition recap, you can read it here: https://mailchi.mp/c67c33e5408e/home-in-franklin-county-august-coalition-recap

Our next Coalition will be held on Monday, October 19th from 1-2:30PM at Coyle Library and will feature Dr. George Pomeroy of Shippensburg University. Dr. Pomeroy will share the importance of land use and zoning in housing development. Register via the link at the bottom of the email.

a massive THANK YOU to all who were able to attend our 2nd in Franklin County Coalition meeting on Monday, 8/17PM. The Conservatory was full of forum participants, community service organizations, housing advocates, elected officials, and passionate community members. We were nourished by an a...

08/06/2026

FREE AUGUST HOUSING WEBINARS ALERT from our friends at Inglis

Boosting 2 events next week - 1 focused on home modifications and the 2nd on preparing for home ownership.

You must register to receive the zoom invitation:
1) Home Modifications: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_2a7rYUtySTyjD-6LIBITyw #/registration
2) Accessible Guide to Home Ownership:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fQVsDjuGQ1G-PU349ewJCg #/registration

Do you have clients who are interested in Home Ownership? This training is designed to familiarize you with the complete process of buying a home. We work towards preparing a budget, breaking down the differences in cost, and learning about a variety of home ownership programs.

08/03/2026

We are 2 weeks out from our 2nd Coalition gathering in Franklin on Monday, August 18th. We will review findings from our April 25th Housing Deliberative Forum.

This is a great session to attend and meet other individuals and organizations invested in how we live in Franklin County. Seats are limited at the Coyle Free Library in the Terrace Conservatory.

If you wish to attend in person, please fill out this form ASAP (https://forms.gle/kLQEkNzQE1mWi6S28). It's first come first served, as we will hold a 12PM free luncheon before our 1PM presentations. If you can only attend remotely, please sign up through this link to get the zoom details: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y2J8B0jASSeyQNIXdD8FXg

07/14/2026

Franklin friends - next Friday and Saturday there are 2 MAJOR events focused on veteran advocacy and engagement taking place in Gettysburg.

Friday July 24th: Mission Roll Call hosts an NPO Symposium focusing on veteran homelessness, housing resources and availability, transitional support services, mental health and community support, and the underlying factors and precursors that lead to homelessness. This event is about CONNECTION, COLLABORATION, and STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY - bringing together veteran-serving organizations, advocates, and community leaders to address this pressing issue. REGISTER HERE: https://missionrollcall.org/the-mission/2026-npo-symposium/

The following day, Saturday 7/25,
Veterans, military families, and spouses — this one's for you.
We are proud to be joining Operation Honor: Rural Salute® in Pennsylvania on July 25! It’s a 100% free community day built around the people who serve and the families who carry it with them.
There will be food trucks, live music, a petting zoo for the kids, and real on-site support from organizations like ours. Come out, grab some food, and connect with your community.
Come as you are. Stay as long as you want.
RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/operation-honor-rural-salute-pa-free-community-event-tickets-1981612533431?aff=oddtdtcreator

A free, family‑friendly gathering created for rural & small-town veterans, military families, and the communities that stand beside them.

07/06/2026

In the spirit of getting outdoors and recognizing important national holidays, the 25th anniversary of 9/11 is fast approaching.

Have you heard about the 9/11 Memorial Trail? Did you know there is a community ride in October called the Gettysburg Loop Tour that passes through Chambersburg? https://www.911trail.org/events/gettysburg-loop-tour-2026
Please share this with Franklin cyclist groups and spread the word so that we can do our part to "honor a hero with every mile". https://www.911trail.org/

06/24/2026

MAJOR BIPARTISAN FEDERAL HOUSING BILL PASSES CONGRESS. Now onto the President's desk for signature!

https://www.nar.realtor/news/real-estate-news/landmark-housing-bill-clears-congress

"The final package combines nearly 50 individual housing proposals addressing housing supply, affordability, financing, zoning, workforce development, fair housing, property rehabilitation and other housing challenges. NAR engaged in every component of the legislation, providing research, policy recommendations, technical expertise and real-world perspectives from housing markets across the country." AND

"The result is a bipartisan housing package designed to increase housing opportunities, support housing production and help more Americans achieve the dream of homeownership."

NAR helped drive the most significant housing legislation in nearly 20 years. The bill now heads to President Trump for signature.

06/15/2026

TODAY AT 1PM - IN FRANKLIN COUNTY COALITION LAUNCHES.

Join us in person at the Coyle Library in the Conservatory or online via Zoom (you must register via this link to get the Zoom details to your email. Check your spam and junk folders if it doesn't auto appear in your main inbox).

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y2J8B0jASSeyQNIXdD8FXg #/registration

06/09/2026

Next Monday at 1PM we will launch our At Home Coalition in Franklin County!

You are invited to join us and hear updates from local housing partners, housing legislation, Habitat of Franklin County, and be part of initial strategy planning.

We are grateful to the Franklin County Library System hosting us at Coyle Free Library in the Conservatory on the Terrace Level.

Be sure to register for the zoom link if you cannot join us in person.
https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y2J8B0jASSeyQNIXdD8FXg #/registration
Questions? Email us at [email protected].

06/04/2026

From our friends at Wellspan Health and Franklin County Library System, At Home encourages children and their families to get outdoors and get moving as they explore Franklin County. This year’s theme — GO and Discover the Past! — will give you fun ways to learn about tools to dig up ancient treasures, industries that shaped our history, and even a few dinosaurs!

This program is FREE and open to children and adults. Learn more here https://www.gofranklin.org/.

A fun, family-friendly program that encourages children in Franklin County, Pennsylvania to get outdoors and discover all of the colors of their world.