COMMUNITY SPONSORSHIP
The Civitas Lancaster Club exists to provide life-enriching service to the Lancaster community. Each year through the fundraising efforts of our members, we are proud to sponsor a variety of organizations and initiatives throughout the local community.
LONG’S PARK
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Long’s Park is a beautiful, 74-acre reprieve from the fast pace of the world. Situated conveniently off U.S. Route 30 near Franklin & Marshall College, the park is enjoyed by thousands of people every year.
Our predecessor club (Sertoma Club of Lancaster) restored this early 20th century gift to the people of Lancaster after it had fallen into ruin in the 1950’s. Club members built an outdoor amphitheater as a home for free open-air concerts, Shakespearian plays and community events. Members also brought together over 4,000 volunteers to build an amazing 20,000 square foot playground (formerly known as Kid’s Place). In early 2018, our club contributed $150,000 to build a new playground to replace Kid’s Place. Each year the Civitas Lancaster Club contributes approximately 70% of the money raised from the BBQ to preserve the park and build new facilities for the enjoyment of people throughout the community. |
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KIDS KAMP
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Kids Kamp is a summer camp for youth, ages 10-15, who are facing difficult challenges in their lives. It is now just one part of a larger effort supported by Civitas Lancaster that includes Future Generations After-School Program and Connections, a summer day camp. Run by Compass Mark, this project applies the talents of its staff and over 100 volunteers to mentor nearly 200 children and family members each year, with impressive results:
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OTHER PROJECTS:
Salvation Army
Civitas Lancaster sponsors bell ringing by the Salvation Army.
Civitas Lancaster Teen Clubs
Civitas Lancaster supports high school service clubs whose members participate in many service projects throughout the county.
Civitas Lancaster sponsors bell ringing by the Salvation Army.
Civitas Lancaster Teen Clubs
Civitas Lancaster supports high school service clubs whose members participate in many service projects throughout the county.
Sponsorship Requests
All requests are reviewed by the Civitas Lancaster Board of Directors.
Groups seeking funding must be a non-profit with proof (i.e. 501c3).
Group must be located in or benefit people in Lancaster County, PA.
Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Budget for funds are voted on annually by the Civitas Lancaster Board of Directors.
Organizations must work in or support one of these areas;
Groups seeking funding must be a non-profit with proof (i.e. 501c3).
Group must be located in or benefit people in Lancaster County, PA.
Funds will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Budget for funds are voted on annually by the Civitas Lancaster Board of Directors.
Organizations must work in or support one of these areas;
- Long's Park
- Community & Civic Development
- Environmental Stewardship & Conservation
- Food Insecurity
- Minority Initiatives
- Homelessness
- Education
- Health & Well-being