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 quality of life.
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, 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
In 2010, a pastor from the Conestoga Valley Ministerium noticed a homeless man sleeping outside his church. That moment sparked a deeper awareness among local churches that homelessness and poverty were significant challenges within the Conestoga Valley community. The Ministerium felt called to respond in a meaningful and unified way by creating a central place where people in need could turn for help.
At the time, two food banks and one clothing bank were already serving the area independently. In 2014, those ministries came together under one roof, and CVCCS was officially formed.
We were blessed to find a home in the Lapp Electric building at 2420 Gehman Lane in Lancaster. The space provided the opportunity to create a true “one-stop shop” where individuals and families could access food assistance, clothing, guidance, and social services in one welcoming location.
Since then, CVCCS has continued to grow in its mission of serving the community with compassion, dignity, and hope.
