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EPC Golf Outing To Aid Good Samaritan Services Now more than ever, thanks to jobs and wages lost while the stay-at-home order was in place, resources for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of losing their homes are in demand. Thankfully, Good Samaritan Services (GSS), which serves individuals and families in Lancaster and Chester counties who have poverty-related needs, is prepared to help. “ We provide a wide spectrum of services that are customizable to each individual or family at whatever place they are at in their journey to stability,” said Shadoe Settle, GSS development and communications coordinator. “Our services are always expanding. Right now, we provide emergency shelter, residential housing, and housing support services to men, women, and families in
Lancaster and Chester counties. Serving men is a new ability in Lancaster County, and we are very excited about it.” Although the need for the services provided by GSS has increased, the organization has been able to keep the lives of its existing participants stable, thanks to support from the community. “Our ability to provide support and guidance during this time enabled all of our participants to remain in their housing, pay their bills, and continue life as normally as possible during such an abnormal time,” Settle said. As with other organizations, the delivery of services had to change, requiring flexibility from both the GSS team members and participants. GSS continued to provide emergency shelter and residential housing services while maintaining state-issued safety requirements and conducting cautious intakes
for new clients. GSS family resource coordinators met with participants via Zoom, FaceTime, WhatsApp, and other virtual-meeting software to provide housing support services. The financial impact of COVID-19 will be felt for a long time to come, and GSS expects the need for its services to increase, Settle said. The nonprofit organization depends on donations and fundraisers to operate. One such fundraiser is the golf outing hosted by Engle Printing & Publishing Co., Inc. (EPC). “Our partnership with EPC and their willingness to organize such a wonderful event has been an incredible blessing, financially and relationally,” Settle remarked. “This is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year, and it has continued to provide funds needed to perform all of our services.” “We recognize the impact that this See EPC Golf Outing pg 5
Laying “Old Glory” To Rest
Shady Lane Fabrics Celebrates 20th Anniversary
By Dayna M. Reidenouer
Eagle Scout Candidate Builds Flag Collection Box Boy Scouts strive to be good citizens by contributing to their communities, and flag retirement is one service that many troops provide. Following a carefully scripted procedure, the Scouts lay faded or tattered American flags to rest in a solemn ceremony, usually involving fire. For his Eagle Scout project, Boy Scout Troop 56 member Mitchell Livengood built a receptacle where community members can place flags that are ready for retirement. “Our troop does flag retirement ceremonies every six months, and people still don’t know where to take their flags,” Mitchell explained. “I wanted to provide the community with a place to Boy Scout Troop 56 member Mitchell Livengood take their flags to be retired.” coordinated the construction of an American flag Mitchell was supported by his parents, Matt collection receptacle for his Eagle Scout project. and Christie Livengood of West Lampeter TownCommunity members may place faded or wornship, and other members of Troop 56. Together, out flags in the box for the Scouts to dispose of in See Flag Retirement pg 7 biannual flag retirement ceremonies.
Shady Lane Fabrics, 2655 Bachmantown Road, Ronks, has been a purveyor of cloth and other sewing supplies for 20 years. To celebrate, the store is hosting a special 20th anniversary sale through Saturday, July 18. The store is open Mondays through Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Fridays from 7 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., and Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. It is closed on Sundays. Shady Lane Fabrics carries fleece for Mennonite Central Committee and Christian Aid Ministries projects, and it has a large selection of sewing notions, buttons, and thread for do-it-yourself projects. Additionally, the store offers ornamental wall clocks and alarm clocks. Shoppers visiting during the sale may take advantage of a 5% discount on fabrics, a 10% discount on all fabric bolts, a 15% discount on discontinued fabrics, and remnant fabrics priced at $2.98 per yard. Additionally, there will be balloons for children, and a bottle of drinkable yogurt will accompany every sale. For more information about Shady Lane Fabrics and the 20th anniversary sale, readers may call the store at 717-687-7165.
Shady Lane Fabrics in Ronks is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a sale through July 18.
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