LHM Social Services Foundation

03/22/2026

Doing some spring cleaning?🧹🗑️ Support LHM Foundation while you declutter!

Donate your gently used clothing, shoes, and household goods to CommunityAid, and mention LHM Social Services Foundation or use our partner code (50322) at drop-off. CommunityAid pays LHM Foundation for every pound donated!

03/20/2026

Today, we welcome the Spring Equinox—a time of balance, renewal, and change. Like the shift in seasons, the Horizons program represents a journey of transition. 🌱

LHM Foundation’s Horizons staff walk alongside program participants, on their path to financial stability, housing security and brighter futures.

The equinox reminds us that there is beauty, peace, and the promise of light even in times of change. ☀️

03/19/2026

💛 Become a Monthly Lightkeeper! 💛

LHM Foundation’s Monthly Lightkeepers are our donors whose recurring online gifts help support the daily expenses of the Horizons transitional housing program, like meals, utility costs, and essential staff.

Monthly gifts mean warm meals, welcoming spaces, and ongoing support for those who need it most. Join the Monthly Lightkeepers and set up your online recurring gift to LHM Foundation at www.lhm-foundation/donate!

03/16/2026

LHM Foundation’s location on Butler Street in Harrisburg, PA, has always been a beacon of light. Once a convent and kindergarten, later a personal care home for seniors, and today the home of the Horizons transitional housing program, this building and its grounds have long been part of the community.

Did you go to school, visit a loved one, or spend time here over the years? Share your memories in the comments!

03/14/2026

✨ Light Up Horizons! ✨

Thank you to the 30 donors who have already sponsored a room in LHM Foundation’s Horizons transitional housing program!

Sponsoring a room is an opportunity to change the lives of individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Horizons transitional housing program offers dignity, stability, and support for program participants working toward permanent housing. Room sponsorships are available at the individual support ($10,000) and family support ($25,000) levels. Visit our website, send us a message, or contact Ellen Abbott, Director of Development, at ellen.abbott@lhm-foundation.org for more information.

03/11/2026

Thank you to Valerie Pritchett and abc27 News for inviting LHM Foundation back to Hot Topic Tuesday to share more about our Horizons transitional housing program, home to 17 people and growing!

🎥Visit https://www.abc27.com/hot-topic/midstate-nonprofit-is-a-home-for-people-in-transitional-housing/ to watch Valerie’s conversation with LHM Foundation’s CEO, Amy Foerster.

(WHTM) — A gift from a donor launched a mission to fill one major gap in the Midstate’s homelessness crisis. LHM Social Services Foundation received the donation three years ago. It spe…

03/09/2026

🌟 Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Bridget Abbott! 🌟

Bridget Abbott is a registered nurse working part-time and happily enjoying semi-retirement. Married for 42 years, she treasures time with her two grown children, their significant others, and the family and friends who bring her so much joy.

Between time with loved ones, working in the garden, her regular yoga practice, and catching films at the Midtown Cinema, Bridget also finds time to volunteer. She has a heart for service and has been involved in volunteer work in the Harrisburg area for many years. Volunteering with LHM Foundation gives her the opportunity to use her people skills – she loves interacting with staff and participants at the reception desk at our Horizons program.

Thank you, Bridget! We are so grateful for your warmth, compassion, and steady presence as part of our Beam Team community. 💛

03/08/2026

Daylight Saving Time is here, and with it comes more light in the day. 🌞

As we spring forward, we’re reminded that every sunrise brings hope and every horizon holds possibility. We lost an hour of sleep, but we’re excited for brighter days ahead!

03/06/2026

Stop by LHM Foundation’s table (Booth 1408) at the PA Home + Garden Show at the Farm Show Complex this weekend! We’ll be here today and tomorrow from 10am-8pm, and Sunday from 10am-6pm! Come explore ways to improve your home… and talk to us about how you can help someone find theirs! 🏠 🌱

03/04/2026

What is transitional housing?

Transitional housing programs for those experiencing homelessness provide stability and supportive services , allowing participants to focus on overcoming barriers to housing security. Programs come in many forms: some are scattered-site, with participants living in apartments or homes throughout a community, while others are offered in a congregate living settings. Some programs serve specific populations, such as veterans or women fleeing domestic violence. Program lengths vary, ranging from months to years.

LHM Foundation’s 18-month Horizons program offers:
🏠 Transitional housing in a community setting on nearly 15-acres of greenspace
🛏️ Furnished, private rooms sized to accommodate individuals and families
🍽️ Three meals a day
🤝 Dedicated and intensive case management
📚 On-site supportive programming including life skills, money management, job coaching, educational assistance, and more!

To learn more about the Horizons program, visit: www.lhm-foundation.org/lhm-horizons.

03/02/2026

Thank you, Tiny Tykes Essentials! We are so grateful for your generous donation of three cribs to LHM Foundation. These cribs will provide a safe, comfortable place for Horizons program participants’ youngest children to sleep and grow. 👩🏽‍🍼🧸

03/01/2026

Come say hello to LHM Foundation at the PA Home + Garden show ! 🌱🏠

We’ll be at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex March 5 through 8, from 12-8pm Thursday and 10am-8pm Friday through Sunday.

Stop by our table to learn how we’re helping individuals and families build brighter futures, and how YOU can get involved through our Beam Team volunteer opportunities! Use code “LHM” at pahomeshow.com for 50% off your ticket price!