Local Community Resources
At UUCV, our mission is to transform lives and care for the world. We believe in building strong, supportive networks within our local community. Below is a list of trusted local resources, service providers, and advocacy groups serving the Cumberland Valley and Greater Carlisle area.
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Food Security & Basic Needs
- Project SHARE | [Visit Website]
- What they do: Provides food distribution, nutrition education, and emergency food assistance to individuals and families in the Carlisle area.
- Community Cares | [Visit Website]
- What they do: Offers emergency shelter, housing assistance, and supportive services for individuals experiencing homelessness.
- New Hope Ministries | [Visit Website]
- What they do: provide services as a community rescue hub for Machnisburg, Dillsburg, and the West Shore.
Mental Health, Crisis & Wellness
- Cumberland County Mental Health Crisis Line | [Visit Website]
- What they do: 24/7 localized crisis intervention and emotional support services.
- Sadler Health Center | [Visit Website]
- What they do: Comprehensive community health center offering affordable primary care, dental care, and behavioral health services.
- Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties (DVSCP) | [Visit Website]
- What they do: Provides emergency shelter, a 24-hour hotline, counseling, and legal advocacy for survivors of domestic violence.
LGBTQ+ & Social Justice Advocacy
- Central PA LGBT Center | [Visit Website]
- What they do: Offers support groups, educational resources, and community-building programs for LGBTQ+ individuals across the region.
- UUJusticePA | [Visit Website]
- What they do: Our statewide Unitarian Universalist advocacy network, helping connect faith with action on environmental, racial, and economic justice issues.
- YWCA Carlisle & Cumberland County | [Visit Website]
- What they do: Dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women through youth programs, sexual assault prevention/crisis services, and racial justice initiatives.