Interview with YMCA of the Roses CEO: Larry Richardson

In this Episode Chris and Jason sit down with the YMCA of the Roses CEO Larry Richardson to discuss the YMCA’s part in providing services at Lancaster cities new Low-Barrier Shelter located at Otterbein United Methodist Church on Clay ST. If you or someone you know would be interested in being part of this team who will provide the overnight care for this facility please, explore the employment opportunities represented in the links below.

https://secure3.entertimeonline.com/ta/Y9622.careers?CareersSearch=&lang=EN
https://www.rosesymca.org/

Season 3

S3 E5: Housing and Homelessness: From the Perspective of State Representative Izzy

by Chris & Jason | State Representative, Ismail Smith-Wade-El of the 49th District sits before the congregation At OUMC and shares the work he dose in our state legislator on issues of homelessness and the current housing crisis here in Lancaster city and across the country. https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/House_bio.cfm?id=1948

S3 E4: Lancaster Redevelopment Authority: An Interview with Executive Director Justin Eby

by Chris & Jason | In this Episode we Learn about the Lancaster Redevelopment Authority and How the Redevelopment Fund is working to ensure that all residents of Lancaster County have a safe, affordable place to call home. Specifically, the work of Executive Director, Justin Eby and his involvement with the development of Lancaster cities new Low Barrier Shelter and the entities that are coming together to help house temporarily, the some of the most vulnerable members of our community. Lancaster Redevelopment Authority https://lchra.com/our-organizations/redevelopment-authority/ Lancaster Homelessness Coalition https://lchra.com/our-organizations/homelessness-coalition/

S3 E3: Designing a Low Barrier Shelter: Interview with Architect, Steve Funk

by Chris & Jason | We continue our series on the Emergency Low-Barrier Shelter, now well under construction, at Otterbein United Methodist Church and the struggle for shelter, connection, and a home for our most vulnerable neighbors. Chris and Jason sit down with the man behind the design. Architect, Steve Funk from MAROTTA/MAIN Architects. Steve Walks us through his carrier and what goes into designing a space that many in our community will call a bed, security, a shower, and a home. You can learn more about Steve and his past works here https://lefevrefunk.com And you can learn more about his current work at https://www.marottamain.com/

S3 E2: The Fall is Upon Us

by Chris & Jason | As we move from the long hot summer days and transition to the chilled fall evenings, in this episode Pastor Chris and Jason share a little of what's to come for the congregation at Otterbein UMC . Unpack your sweaters, get a pot of tea ready, and enjoy this Colorful introduction to the season, well . . . at least the trees will have some color. These two will get there!

S3 E1: Let the Construction Begin!

by Chris & Jason | We have the lease and the months of deliberations have brought us to the ground breaking. . . not only the soil beneath the foundation but, the opportunity for a congregation to discover its commitment to sharing more than just brick and mortar.