Making a Difference of Lebanon, PA is a nonprofit organization in Lebanon County. It began almost 9 years ago, with three friends talking at a kitchen table. They lived in Lebanon County all their lives and wanted to do something to give back to their community. They started by doing clean-ups at a local playground and by having small events. The organization began to grow and became an official nonprofit 4 years later.
The mission of Making A Difference Of Lebanon PA is to build lasting relationships throughout Lebanon County communities by providing services to youth, veterans and those in need through education, service projects, and events. The organization consists of a Board of Directors, an Events and Fundraising Committee and a Community Service and Special Projects committee. A Scholarship committee and an Education Chair have also recently been formed.
Everyone involved with Making A Difference O0f Lebanon PA is a dedicated volunteer as there are no paid employees at this time. 100% of the organization’s funds come from their own fundraising efforts, from generous donations and from small local grants. If you want to support this organization you can do so by making a donation on their website, www.makingadifferenceoflebanonpa.org or by sending a donation to: P.O. Box 1425, Lebanon, PA 17042.
Some of the events that your donations help to make happen are STEM camp, the pizza making contest at Domino’s Pizza, Theater camp, Easter events, Back to School events, a book bag giveaway, toiletries and sock collection drives, cleanups, a veteran’s breakfast, adopt-a-family for Christmas, and the Community Christmas Meal. One of their biggest accomplishments to date was raising over $44,000 to help revitalize The Beautex Playground in Lebanon to be enjoyed by kids and families for many years to come.
Some exciting new events and projects have been added to the plans for this year, such as Military Member Spotlight, Mother’s Day Dream Day Contest, Kids Day at camp, murals, book donations for youth and County schools and a Scholarship for High School Seniors.
Making A Difference of Lebanon PA is proud and blessed that, in addition to their own events, projects and programs, they have been able to support and donate to other local organization’s projects as well. They consider partnering with other organizations, businesses, and churches to be just a small part of giving back to the community.
If you’d like to know more about this organization or see what events, projects and programs they have coming up, you can follow them on Facebook or check out their website. They’re always looking for volunteers, ideas and partners. If you’re unable to give a time commitment, your donations will contribute to the vitality of Lebanon County and are always so greatly appreciated.
Author: Amaury Abreu
