May 11, 2022 (Fox 43) Local nonprofit offers resources to help people with criminal records get jobs "The Program: It's About Change" offers mentoring and workplace training to ex-offenders reentering society. YORK, Pa. — Amid the labor crunch in the economy, some employers are opening up job positions to people with prior criminal convictions. According… Continue reading The PROGRAM + Fox 43 = Increasing Resource Awareness
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Give Local York 2022 and The PROGRAM: An Annual Day of Charitable Giving
On Friday, May 6, 2022, The Program, It's About Change partnered with Give Local York to participate in the 24-hour local giving challenge. Taking careful inventory of the resources needed to meet the needs of the clients we serve, The PROGRAM identified client needs that would benefit from Give Local York donations for 2022. We… Continue reading Give Local York 2022 and The PROGRAM: An Annual Day of Charitable Giving
SalonCentric Supports The PROGRAM!
On April 1, 2022, SalonCentric in York, PA made a generous donation to The PROGRAM! SalonCentric blessed the clients of The PROGRAM with a contribution of 9 boxes of shampoo, conditioner and other hair products which will provide clients with the security of knowing their personal hygiene needs will be met. SalonCentric also donated 30… Continue reading SalonCentric Supports The PROGRAM!
The Program Promotes Project Future Focus Youth Reentry Program
On Tuesday January 11, 2022, Kiuana Henderson, Youth Outreach Specialist for the Project Future Focus Youth Reentry Program, participated in a Career and Resource Fair in York City. The fair was created to engage youth starting at age 14 to provide connections to employers and other service providers who work with and assist youth reentrants. Despite the wintry weather, youth and families poured into the event to connect with employers and other service providers… Continue reading The Program Promotes Project Future Focus Youth Reentry Program
The Program Receives Donation From Dauphin County Commissioners Annual Charity Golf Outing
On December 16, 2021, The Program's CEO, Director of Operations and Lead Mentor were thankful to accept a donation from the Dauphin County Commissioners in order to support The Program's mission. The donation resulted from the 25th Annual Charity Golf Outing that aims to raise money to support worthy causes within our community. More than… Continue reading The Program Receives Donation From Dauphin County Commissioners Annual Charity Golf Outing
The Program Hosts Future Leaders of York
On Wednesday, November 17, 2021, The Program's Director of Operations Alexis Gosik hosted six Future Leaders of York at The Program's York Office. During the session, Future Leaders of York students were able to obtain information about The Program's mission and operations and get answers to some of their great questions. Thanks to the Future… Continue reading The Program Hosts Future Leaders of York
The Program Supports Dauphin County Systems of Care Recovery Day
On September 25th, 2021, The Program, It’s About Change Housing Case Manager Samantha Brong attended Dauphin County’s Recovery Day. This event comprised of 25 service providers in Dauphin County at Reservoir Park in Harrisburg PA. This event is so important to able to provide information and resources to individuals in recovery, their families or those… Continue reading The Program Supports Dauphin County Systems of Care Recovery Day
Community Event Highlights The Importance Of Mentoring After Incarceration
Saturday, 9/25/2021, was an INCREDIBLE day at The Program, It's About Change! The Program's Mentor Coordinator Trina Waters had taken the lead in planning a reentry-focused community event at our Harrisburg Office to highlight the importance of mentoring after incarceration. The weather was absolutely beautiful and the event went off without a hitch! A number… Continue reading Community Event Highlights The Importance Of Mentoring After Incarceration
The Program Celebrates CHANGE!
On Saturday, July 10, 2021, The Program, It's About Change took advantage of some recent successes and victories to celebrate! Mentor Barry "Butch" Coleman and Family Reunification Group Facilitator Derrick James hosted a bowling party for clients in York, PA! Food, fellowship and fun were in no short supply! CONGRATULATIONS ON A JOB WELL DONE!
Give Local York 2021 and The Program: A Partnership For A Better Community
On Friday, May 7, 2021, The Program, It's About Change partnered with Give Local York to participate in the 24-hour local giving challenge. Taking careful inventory of the resources needed to meet the needs of the clients we serve, The Program identified our Family Reunification and Housing Assistance programs as beneficiaries of Give Local York… Continue reading Give Local York 2021 and The Program: A Partnership For A Better Community