Community Service Guidance Inclusion Faith
Interfaith Service Council of Northumberland and Lancaster has been serving the community since 1982 with basic home repairs, emergency financial assistance, donated meals, and household goods.
An all-volunteer organization, we depend on churches, individuals, civic groups, and grants from foundations for funding. As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, all contributions are tax deductible for federal income tax purposes.
Mission & vision
Spreading God’s Love Through Service
Our vision is to build a stronger community by expressing compassion and offering tangible support to those facing financial or physical challenges so that they can remain safely in their home.
Community
We are committed to ensuring that all our neighbors in the community have access to all available resources in their time of need.
Service
When helping our neighbors in need, we do so honestly, ethically, and with respect for all.
Guidance
As a community we will mentor others through our character, actions, and speech and will serve as a cornerstone to a brighter future.
Inclusion
Living our faith commitments through service and action provided to our neighbords regardless of race, religion, or gender.
Faith
Equipped with a strong spiritual and ethical foundation, we will uphold the inherent dignity and worth of our neighbors.
HOW WE SERVE THE COMMUNITY
Many community members face challenges in accessing basic necessities due to physical disabilities or financial constraints. The Ramps & Repairs committee helps by building wheelchair ramps, installing or fixing roofs, building steps and handrails, and other basic home repairs.
Providing financial support can help individuals and families become more financially self-sufficient, reducing the need for future emergency assistance. Qualifying individuals can receive funds to help with utility payments, emergency housing, rent/mortgage, medical, and other needs.
When community members face financial hardship, often times they don’t have the resources to invest in essential household items. Our warehouse collects donations of new to gently used furniture and household goods from generous community members, businesses, and churches.
HOW YOU SERVE THE COMMUNITY
Step out of your comfort zone and volunteer.
When you volunteer with Interfaith, you have the opportunity to build lasting bonds with new friends, neighbors, and community members all while positively impacting lives within your community. No skills are required. Come be part of a team that gets to bless somebody.
There is joy in that.
Bless families in your community by donating.
While what you give may be insignificant to you, it is a major thing to the homeowners and the community members who Interfaith Service Council interacts with throughout the year whether it be a home repair, providing basic household items or financial assistance.
You are giving purpose to someones life.
But, the best and easiest way to support our mission is to tell your friends, family, co-workers and anybody you come in contact with about Interfaith Service Council. We are only able to bless those in Northumberland and Lancaster when people know about the work we do.
