ABOUT US
The Lebanon County Council of Human Service Agencies (LCCHSA) is a professional networking organization that has been in Lebanon County for over 30 years. We consist of a group of professionals who meet monthly to share updates on our programs, events and offer support for the clients we serve. Meaningful work results from these face-to-face monthly meetings where professionals have the opportunity to network and often collaborate on projects that benefit the citizens of Lebanon County. In addition to sharing monthly updates, we host a monthly speaker or training relevant to our community. It is an excellent opportunity to learn what is happening in Lebanon County. Lunch is available for $11 per person. We meet the second Friday of the month at 12:00 p.m. at Hebron Catering and Events (701 E. Walnut Street, Lebanon). RSVP by noon the Wednesday prior to the meeting. Follow us on Facebook
Meeting Agenda
12:00-12:30- Lunch and Networking
12:30-1:00- Agency Updates
1:00-1:30- Guest Speaker
2021 Officers
President: Holly Dolan (Lebanon Family Health Services)
Interim Vice President: Lorita Valente (Luthercare)
Treasurer: Josh Mountz (CompassMark)
Secretary: Flame Vo (United Way of Lebanon County)
2021 Guest Speaker Schedule
January
Topic: Connected Together
Speakers: Mike Ritter and Fitzroy Lewis (DVI and SAARCC)
February
Topic: Agriablity PA
Speaker: Abbie Spackman
March
Topic: Connected Together- The Basics Lebanon Valley
Speaker: Holly Dolan (Lebanon Family Health Services)
Description: During 2020, Connected Together positioned Lebanon County to become the first community in all of Pennsylvania to join 35 other localities in The Basics Learning Network (BLN). The Basics Principles are five science-based caregiving tenets which foster social, emotional and intellectual growth. Come see what they are!
Location: Zoom at 12:30 (no lunch)
April
Topic: Neighborly
Speaker: Breanna Grzech
Description: Neighborly connects you and your neighbors to free and reduced cost programs and services to address a variety of social needs through the usage of an easy-to-use, web-based, community resource and social care platform available at www.NeighborlyPA.com. During the Neighborly presentation, you will learn how your organization can use the tools to update your program and allow others to connect to you.
Location: Zoom at 12:30 (no lunch)
May
2021 Awards Ceremony and Luncheon
Location: Zoom
July
OFF FOR THE SUMMER BREAK
August
Topic: Annual Picnic and tour
Speaker: Camp Shand Director
Location: Camp Shand
September
Topic: SHIFT (Supportive Housing Improving Foster Transition)
Speaker: Jolyn Foltz
Location: TBA
Description: SHIFT is a new nonprofit organization in Lebanon County that aims to demonstrate God’s love to young adults at risk of homelessness, particularly those aging out of foster care by supporting their transition to independence. This presentation will provide an overview of the program, including an introduction to its founders and why they started SHIFT. Will include a discussion of the specific, data-driven components of the SHIFT program that enable its participants to achieve independence.
October
Topic: Casey Ball Supports Coordination
Speaker: Nicholas Pagano
Location: TBA
November
Topic: Gateway Health
Speaker: Yolanda Colon
Location: TBA
December
Topic: Holiday Celebration and Agency Overviews
Location: TBA
Awards
Each year, the LCCHSA offers 3 awards to recognize outstanding individuals in the human service community: Volunteer of the Year Award, Student Scholarship & The Tammi Cassel-Carni Memorial Community Excellence Award.
