Be an Advocate
You can make a difference
Advocacy comes from the Latin word advocatus: “a pleader on one's behalf” or “one called to aid.” Advocates are working to support the interests of a group of individuals, many of whom may not be able to help themselves. Examples of advocacy can include letter-writing/petitions, research, social media and in-person action.
Consider joining an advocacy group listed below. Even the smallest of advocacy efforts can add up to big change.

The Food Hub's mission is to meet basic human needs, build respectful relationships, and connect neighbors with supportive services in a nurturing and welcoming environment. The Food Hub envisions a Lancaster County that supports and empowers neighbors toward lives of dignity and stability.
For more information on how you can help, click here.
Tenfold | 308 East King Street | 717-397-5182
Tenfold is committed to sparking the power in all people to achieve equitable housing and financial security.
By collaborating as one team, we can take a holistic approach to serve as your trusted community partner focused on achieving quality, fair and affordable housing that is inclusive to all people through proactive coaching, education, lending and advocacy.
Click here to learn more.
Interested in how you can help? Click here.
Since early 2017, POWER INTERFAITH Central PA has been convening faith leaders from across Lancaster, York, Lebanon and Dauphin Counties to envision a new way of carrying out faith in the public sphere, of bringing people together across racial difference, and of being a moral voice on issues that impact the marginalized living in those counties. Click here to visit their website.
PA SCHOOLS WORK is a coalition of organizations from across Pennsylvania representing teachers and other educators; urban, suburban and rural communities; and parents and other community members working together to advocate for PA public schools, their students and the communities they serve. Their mission is to ensure that every child, regardless of their background or where they live, attends a public school that has the funds necessary to help them succeed. Click here to visit their website.
The Lancaster County Housing and Redevelopment Authority provides quality, personalized housing and human services to all individuals and families facing or experiencing homelessness, ensuring that homelessness is rare, brief, and non-recurring. Their mission is to promote a suitable living environment in Lancaster County to help increase the quality of life for individuals and families in need. Click here to visit their website.
Make ongoing calls to your county, state and federal legislators.
Click here to visit the County Commissioners' page.
Not sure who your Pennsylvania representatives are?
Click here to find your Pennsylvania State Senator and
your Pennsylvania State Representative.

United States House of Representatives:
Rep Lloyd Smucker 717-393-0667
Click here to contact Rep. Lloyd Smucker.
United States Senate:
Senator John Fetterman 717-782-3951
Click here to contact Senator Fetterman
Senator David McCormick 717-231-7540
Click here to contact Senator McCormick.
