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At CWS Lancaster, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and truly at home.This Pride Month, CWS Lancaster h...
06/20/2026

At CWS Lancaster, we believe everyone deserves to feel safe, valued, and truly at home.

This Pride Month, CWS Lancaster honors LGBTQ+ neighbors whose stories reflect both courage and hope. šŸŒˆ We are proud to help build communities where every person can live authentically and without fear.

Because everyone deserves both safety and belonging.

Today we honor Juneteenth and the resilience, courage, and enduring legacy of those who have fought ā€” and continue to f...
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth and the resilience, courage, and enduring legacy of those who have fought ā€” and continue to fight ā€” for freedom, justice, and human rights for all.

06/11/2026

Join us for a flag raising ceremony honoring World Refugee Day, sponsored by CWS Lancaster.

šŸ“† June 24, 2026
šŸ“ City Hall, 120 N. Duke Street
ā° 12 p.m.

This is your final call to register!Join and for a powerful day of learning and action with communities of conscience...
06/11/2026

This is your final call to register!

Join and for a powerful day of learning and action with communities of conscience across central PA.

šŸ“… June 20, 2026
ā° 10:00 AM ā€“ 4:00 PM

Hear powerful stories from refugee and immigrant neighbors, celebrate real victories, and take part in hands-on sessions that equip you to welcome, advocate, and act. Youā€™ll leave inspiredā€”and ready to move forward with purpose in your community.

https://cwslancaster.org/rise-up/

Earlier this spring, we relaunched our program. Each week, these young leaders showed up ready to learn, connect, and i...
06/09/2026

Earlier this spring, we relaunched our program. Each week, these young leaders showed up ready to learn, connect, and imagine new possibilities for their futures. Together, they explored inspiring women in STEM, built foundational coding skills, and discovered more about themselves and each other along the way.

By the end of the session, each girl proudly presented her vision for a future STEM careerā€”reminding us exactly why we do this work.

Our food pantry is looking a little empty after a week of supporting our neighbors. This week we fed 36 families totalin...
06/05/2026

Our food pantry is looking a little empty after a week of supporting our neighbors. This week we fed 36 families totaling to 145 individuals. Can you help us fill our shelves? If you are in Lancaster City sign up for our food drive, if you are further away check out our Amazon wish list!

This month, from World Refugee Day to Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor the stories that shape our communityā€”and invit...
06/04/2026

This month, from World Refugee Day to Immigrant Heritage Month, we honor the stories that shape our communityā€”and invite you to wear that message proudly.

Every purchase helps fund the programs that empower refugee and immigrant neighbors. Wear your welcome and be part of what makes our community stronger

Shop with purpose: https://cwslancaster.printful.me/

We are so grateful for our Monday's additions to the CWS Lancaster food pantry! Thank you to the neighbors who donated t...
06/01/2026

We are so grateful for our Monday's additions to the CWS Lancaster food pantry! Thank you to the neighbors who donated to our June food drive in honor of
If you live or work within 5 miles of our CWS Lancaster office and would like to donate please fill out the form and put your bag out on your porch next Monday!

This June, we Rise Up for Refuge. This month is a time to honor refugee and immigrant storiesā€”and to take action. Join ...
05/30/2026

This June, we Rise Up for Refuge.

This month is a time to honor refugee and immigrant storiesā€”and to take action. Join and on June 20 for a powerful gathering centered on welcome, dignity, and belonging.

Whether you are new to this work or have long been engaged, we invite you to join us in:

šŸ“£ Amplifying Local Voices
šŸŒ± Activating Communities of Conscience
šŸ—£ Shaping Truthful Narrative
āœŠ Taking action through advocacy, mutual aid, and accompaniment
šŸ¤ Building accountability and deeper community engagement

Rise Up for Refuge is more than an eventā€”itā€™s an opportunity to come together across faiths, backgrounds, and experiences to learn, reflect, and take meaningful action.

Join Us for a Community Food Drive! This June, in honor of World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month, CWS Lancaster...
05/27/2026

Join Us for a Community Food Drive!

This June, in honor of World Refugee Day and Immigrant Heritage Month, CWS Lancaster is hosting a Global Food Pantry Food Driveā€”and we need your help!

šŸ“… Every Monday in June
šŸ“ Porch pick-up within 5 miles of the CWS Lancaster office

How to participate:
šŸ›ļø Pick up a donation bag from Nooks Books or use one of your own!
šŸ„« Fill it with shelf-stable staples for our Global Food Pantry
šŸ“ Complete the participation form so we know youā€™re joining in
šŸ” Place your bag on your front porch on a Mondayā€”and weā€™ll take care of the rest!

Our dedicated staff and volunteers will come right to your home to collect your donation. Itā€™s an easy, meaningful way to support refugee and immigrant neighbors in our community. Together, we can make sure families have access to the food they needā€”while celebrating the strength and diversity that make Lancaster so special.

šŸ‘‰ Sign up + learn more: bit.ly/CWSpickup

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