Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership

The LHOP 2020 Annual "Brinner" Celebration & Awards recognize a person, company, or organization that exemplifies the mission and vision of Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership. Our 2020 LHOP Partnership Award is presented to the lead organizations of the #EvictionPreventionNetwork. This initial group of community organization came together to address a critical housing issue facing our community and established the Eviction Prevention Network, EPN. Now over 12 commun...ity groups are working collaboratively, striving to help families caught in colliding pandemic issues. We are honored to present this year’s award to: Rhiannon Giberson Director of Navigation, Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County Katelyn Montenez Lead Family Resource Coordinator, Good Samaritan Services Brittany Mellinger Director, Housing Equality & Equity Institute, Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership Todd Capitao Manager, Financial Empowerment Center (FEC) Tabor Community Services, Inc. Shira Zimmerman Director of Advocates, The Factory Ministries Toni Gainer Director, PA 211 East We would also like to recognize the other strong community partners who are such a vital part of the collaborative impact of the Eviction Prevention Network. Special thanks to: Columbia Life Network Conestoga Valley Christian Community Services CrossNet Ministries ECHOS Elizabethtown Community Housing Outreach Services Ephrata Area Social Services REAL Life Community Services and Solanco Family Life Network Join us in celebrating all of the 2020 Award Winners at our #Virtual Annual Celebration & Fundraiser on Thursday, November 12. There has never been a more critical time to support the mission & vision of fair housing. #REGISTER for tickets today at http://bit.ly/2020Brinner

Are you a landlord and property manager looking for information? Join in the Landlord Forum that takes place #TONIGHT from 5 to 6:00 PM via #Zoom. This is a #FREE event but registration is #REQUIRED at https://bit.ly/3duxUZ5 This event is hosted by Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership, Tabor Community Services, Inc., Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, the Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority, and the Northern Lancaster Hub for a discussion on the CDC Eviction Moratorium, resources available to landlords through the Rental Relief Program. and the Eviction Prevention Network, and other updates that impact the rental community.

Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership SoWe Neighborhood Director Jake Thorsen wants to remind you that "My mask protects you, and your mask protects me." Let's keep our workplaces safe for all in our community. Please wear your masks and #share this message. For more information on the benefits of wearing a mask and how to make a mask at home go to www.health.pa.gov///coronavirus/Pages/Stop-the-Spread.aspx #staysafe #maskup #lovewhereyouwork #neighborhood #community #strongertogether #inthistogether #lancasterstrong

Are you a landlord and property manager looking for information? Join in the Landlord Forum on Monday, October 26 from 5 to 6:00 PM via Zoom. This is a #FREE event but registration is #REQUIRED at https://bit.ly/3duxUZ5 This event is hosted by Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership, Tabor Community Services, Inc., Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County, the Lancaster County Redevelopment Authority, and the Northern Lancaster Hub for a discussion on the CDC Eviction Moratorium, resources available to landlords through the Rental Relief Program. and the Eviction Prevention Network, and other updates that impact the rental community.

A bill to extend and strengthen the state’s mortgage and rent assistance program will get a new chance to pass the legislature this week, less than two weeks before the program is scheduled to stop taking new applications. Introduced by state Rep. Sue Helm (R.,Dauphin), the bill would ensure that Pennsylvanians who lost jobs or income due to the coronavirus epidemic can continue to apply for assistance beyond the current Oct. 31 cut off. Helm’s bill was caught in limbo at the... beginning of Oct. after a legislator tested positive for COVD-19, prompting the cancellation of legislative sessions through today. Helm said she hopes the bill will pass out of the House Monday, then the Senate on Tuesday before reaching the governor’s desk by week’s end.

We are excited to announce that the #Virtual LHOP 2020 Annual "Brinner" Celebration & Awards on Thursday, November 12 will be hosted by Dr. Katie Sandoe, Head of Communications & Public Affairs for Lancaster County Solid Waste Management Authority, and Professor, Penn State Harrisburg. Katie is also a dedicated board member at LHOP and we know she will being her unique combination of energy & passion for our mission to this much anticipated annual event. This year's ticket price is reduced to $35 for an individual and $20 for a non-profit member. Your additional donation of $50, $100, or $150 will make a tremendous difference to our clients and community providing vital services and resources during a time of unprecedented challenges. #REGISTER today at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lhops-brinner-tickets-11702634

Lancaster Housing Opportunity Partnership Director of Development Laurie Moir wants to remind you that "My mask protects you, and your mask protects me." Let's keep our workplaces safe for all in our community. Please wear your masks and #share this message. For more information on the benefits of wearing a mask and how to make a mask at home go to www.health.pa.gov///coronavirus/Pages/Stop-the-Spread.aspx #staysafe #maskup #lovewhereyouwork #neighborhood #community #strongertogether #inthistogether #lancasterstrong

In June, five local bakers joined forces as the Lancaster contingent of Bakers Against Racism, a nationwide virtual bake sale. Organized by Kristen Richards of Front Porch Baking Co, the women raised more than $1,600 for Crispus Attucks Community Center The fledgling group has since tripled in size and on Sunday will host its first outdoor event in Musser Park as the Bakers Uprising collective. A total of 17 bakers will be selling their goodies, along with advance pickup orde...rs from Pizza Tent, the new pop-up sourdough pizza project from Corey Kuchinsky. In honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month, the collective will donate proceeds to the Domestic Violence Services Fund at Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County. CAP will have an information table on its services, which include an emergency safe house for victims of domestic violence, a 24-hour domestic abuse hotline, and a legal clinic.

At last week’s Public Meeting, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) adopted a series of enhanced consumer protections to safeguard families & small businesses who are struggling financially due to the pandemic. The Commission also established a framework for future discussions on utility assistance & economic recovery. Learn more at http://www.puc.pa.gov/about_puc/press_releases.aspx

Join the Conversation with America’s Women in Pennsylvania, where we will explore why women are motivated to vote in the 2020 election and critical information on your ballot. #RegisterToday at https://bit.ly/3loWqh3