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Through this column, we hope to help readers find ways to contribute to the community that fit their schedules and their budgets.
If you know of an individual or group in need of assistance, or if you have something to offer, e-mail the information to rose@ydr.com, call 717-771-2077 or mail to: Good Neighbors, c/o Rose Hayes, York Daily Record/Sunday News, 1891 Loucks Road, York PA 17408.
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Hospice volunteer training offered
Lutheran Home Care & Hospice will hold hospice volunteer training programs from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept. 11, 18 and 25 at the Village at Sprenkle Drive’s conference room in York; and from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. … Continue reading
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Have your car washed and help York County SPCA
Here’s a way you can help that doesn’t take much effort. Your car probably needs washed anyway, right? Why not let the York County SPCA Youth Group wash it for you, and the money you pay will go to help … Continue reading
Red Lion area food pantry seeks donations
The food pantry at Red Lion Area Community Services, 15 First Ave., Red Lion, needs donations of all food items, especially canned fruit, pancake mixes and syrups, hot chocolate, Jello and pudding mixes, dessert mixes, rice and macaroni-type items, Sloppy … Continue reading
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Freezin’ for a Reason
A Polar Bear Plunge in the Susquehanna River to benefit Special Olympics of York County will take place Saturday, Feb. 4, at DONSCO, John Wright Building, 124 N. Front St., Wrightsville, PA. The schedule includes registration from 9:30 to 11:30 … Continue reading
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Activist gives tips for successful volunteering
“If you want to feel good, volunteer,” said Lisa Sellman, also author of the children’s book, “The Legend of the Wolves of Gunflint Lake” (www.lisasellman.com, which contains the theme of the value of community service. “There are few ways to … Continue reading
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Hair Cuttery salons collecting winter wear for those in need
Hair Cuttery salons throughout central Pennsylvania, including the one at the Lebanon Valley Mall, are collecting gently used coats, jackets, hats, scarves and mittens for Krausey’s Koats, a national effort to gather cold-weather gear for those in need this winter. … Continue reading
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Baby, it’s cold outside
When I stepped outside on a recent evening, I quickly decided I needed to go back inside and dig out my winter coat. Brrr! Quite a change in temperature out there. I found my heavier coat, put it on and … Continue reading
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You ‘can’ help
In a previous column, I mentioned that there are many ways to help others, ranging from easy, cheap and quick to more complex and a bit more time-consuming. We’ll to start out with an easy one that doesn’t cost you … Continue reading
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Want to help?
Want to make a difference in someone’s life or help an organization, but don’t know where to start? There are many ways to help without spending a lot of money. Some cost only a bit of your time, and some … Continue reading
You are someone
“Someone should do something.” That’s a sentiment I’ve heard many times over the years, and it always leaves me feeling a bit frustrated. Sometimes it’s a family who needs help after a fire, accident or illness; or maybe there’s an … Continue reading
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