Mission & History

Our Mission

We provide food, clothing, mentoring, and ministry in the name of Jesus Christ to help our struggling neighbors sustainably improve their standard of living.

Our goal is to show compassion and empower our clients to lead self-sufficient lives. We believe that effective charity provides those in need with the opportunity to thrive through healthy relationships and accountability. We aim to focus our ministries and programs on individualized, holistic, and transformative charity.

We carry out our mission with integrity and credibility, ensuring the dignity of those we serve is protected without discrimination. CVCCS is a Christ-centered faith based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Our History

The story of CVCCS began when a man experiencing homelessness sought refuge from the freezing winter temperatures at a church in Leola. The pastor recognized that homelessness and poverty were significant issues affecting many in the community.

In response, the Conestoga Valley Ministerium, a coalition of local church pastors, established CVCCS in 2010. Initially, CVCCS focused on setting up food and clothing banks at various churches in the area.

By 2014, recognizing the need to consolidate services, CVCCS moved into the Lapp Electric Building on Gehman Lane in Lancaster. The goal was to create a one-stop shop for those in need of food, clothing, guidance, and other social services.