Enrichment Center
The Enrichment Center is a space dedicated to Lancaster County residents where they can access support in areas such as workforce development or applying for benefits. This is a drop-in center where clients can meet with an ECHOS advocate, attend a workshop, meet with partner agencies, or use our resources to work independently.
Our Enrichment Center offers a wide variety of services. Partnering agencies are also available to clients at different times throughout the month. These services include:
Computer & Wi-Fi access
Housing search applications
Obtaining documentation (i.e. birth certificate, ID, social security card)
Emergency to-go items: snacks, water bottles, and hygiene items
Phone & printer access
Benefits applications
Skills & education workshops
Assistance vouchers for basic needs (i.e. food pantry, clothing barn)
Resume building and interview preparation
Blueprints
Blueprints uses integrated mental health and addiction treatment programs to help clients towards recovery. A representative from Blueprints is in our enrichment center at various times throughout the month. Please see our Enrichment Center calendar for dates and times.
PA Furniture Mission
PA Furniture Mission offers a wide variety of household items to furnish and decorate a home or apartment. To access this partner and select furniture, you do need an appointment.
Local Financial Institutions
Representatives from Citizens Bank, Members 1st, M&T Bank, and Mid Penn Bank will occasionally run workshops for clients on a variety of topics such as financial literacy.
Our Partnering Agencies
Naaman Center
Naaman is a faith-based organization that provides drug and alcohol support. A representative is in our enrichment center Wednesdays from 1pm-3pm.
CareerLink
PA Career Link offers employment assistance to our clients. A representative is in our enrichment center Fridays from 9am-3pm.
Community Paramedics
Community Paramedics Lancaster EMS offer basic medical care as well as referrals. A representative is in our enrichment center Wednesdays from 12pm-2pm.
Hygiene Support
When our Emergency Shelter is closed for the season, we offer hygiene support days for our clients. On Fridays, this includes a shower, laundry services, and a packed lunch. On Mondays, clients are only able to shower. This allows our clients to have access to personal hygiene care outside of our shelter season.
To access these services, clients must reserve their laundry and shower time through the Front Desk or the Enrichment Center one business day prior to the hygiene support day being offered (i.e. the deadline to sign up for a Monday slot would be Friday).
Clients may either stop by the Front Desk or the Enrichment Center to reserve their spot or call the Front Desk at (717) 361-0740.
