18 Jan 2025
Community Health Council announces PIT Count 2025

Community Health Council announces PIT Count 2025

In the News, Press Release
January 7, 2025 - The Community Health Council of Lebanon County today announced the Point-In-Time (PIT) Count will be held the afternoon and evening of January 22, 2025, concluding mid-morning on the 23rd. Teams of volunteers will canvas designated areas around the county to connect with unsheltered individuals and families. A Point-In-Time (PIT) Count provides an estimate of homelessness in a community by tallying those who…
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18 Oct 2024
Themes of collaboration echo through Community Health Council summit

Themes of collaboration echo through Community Health Council summit

In the News
by Emily Bixler October 11, 2024 “None of this work can happen in a silo,” Dr. Jennifer Kraschnewski of Penn State College of Medicine said at the annual Community Health Council summit Tuesday at City Hall. The sentiment, that organizations should work together to better the community, was echoed by peers involved in various organizations as they explained their work and the broader impact on health in…
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01 Jun 2024
Join the Get Outdoors program

Join the Get Outdoors program

In the News, What's New @ the CHC
Summertime is almost here! Enjoy the outdoors and warmer weather by participating in GO! (Get Outdoors) Lebanon County from June 1st-August 12th!  In its ninth year, GO! Lebanon County is a WellSpan Health program offered each summer to encourage children and adults to get outdoors and be physically active by engaging in letterboxing. Letterboxing is a hobby in which participants must follow written clues to locate…
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08 May 2024
Annual Mental Health Awareness Festival returning to Lebanon on May 18th

Annual Mental Health Awareness Festival returning to Lebanon on May 18th

In the News
published by LebTown - May 8, 2024 Since 1949, the month of May has been observed as “Mental Health Awareness Month,” increasing awareness, celebrating recovery, and spreading the word that mental health is something everyone should care about! Maintaining positive mental health allows you to feel, think, and act in ways that help you to navigate life’s challenges. Read more...
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31 Jan 2024
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank releases Lebanon County Hunger Mapping data

Central Pennsylvania Food Bank releases Lebanon County Hunger Mapping data

In the News, What's New @ the CHC
by Emily Bixler of Leb Town. Read the full article. After over a year of data collection, the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank released its 2023 Lebanon County Community Hunger Mapping report on Jan. 18. The report is the first of its kind to paint a detailed picture of hunger and the charitable food system in Lebanon County. In addition to laying out data from sources including the…
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25 Jan 2024
Point-in-Time Count of homeless population to be held this week in Lebanon

Point-in-Time Count of homeless population to be held this week in Lebanon

In the News
by LebTown Staff (January 23, 2024) A community effort to count individuals experiencing homelessness in Lebanon County will take place later this week, and there is a need for volunteers to help with the effort. The 2024 Point-in-Time (PiT) Count will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 24 an 25, at the Chestnut Street Community Center, 611 Chestnut St. Read full story....
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05 Jan 2024

Community Health Council of Lebanon County Receives $150,000 Grant from Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency

In the News, Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1/4/2023 [Lebanon, PA] – The Community Health Council of Lebanon County is thrilled to announce they are the recipient of a $150,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). This 15-month grant aims to address substance use and behavioral health concerns among young adults through various community-based programming and services. Implementation partners for this grant include Lebanon Family Health Services…
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02 Oct 2023
Enterprise Holdings Foundation’s ROAD Forward Program Continues Its Commitment with its Third Consecutive Donation to the Community Health Council of Lebanon County 

Enterprise Holdings Foundation’s ROAD Forward Program Continues Its Commitment with its Third Consecutive Donation to the Community Health Council of Lebanon County 

In the News, Press Release
Lebanon County, PA (September 27, 2023) – Enterprise Holdings Foundation is proud to announce its ongoing dedication to supporting the health and wellness of the Lebanon County community through a substantial donation of $10,000 for the third consecutive year to the Community Health Council of Lebanon County.  This generous contribution reflects the ROAD Forward program’s steadfast commitment to the improvement of social and racial equity in…
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