Gather the Spirit For Justice
Located at First Church of the Brethren, 219 Hummel Street, Harrisburg
Building Community is Our Mission
Gather the Spirit for Justice serves the neighborhood of Allison Hill, Harrisburg, PA with supportive services and friendly fellowship.
Our aim is common ground in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill area.
With a warm, safe welcome to all, we affirm the inherent worth and dignity of all people regardless of their race, orientation, or employment status.
How We Support Our
Allison Hill Neighbors
01
Common Ground Coffee
Free Community Breakfast
Weekly, Saturday morning, 9-11
Our breakfast menu rotates with fresh, healthy options. Served with smiles and fellowship in a large community dining room.
Recent attendance on November 10, 2024: 32 volunteers, 190 guests
02
Shadow’s Garden
Market Street, Harrisburg
Neighborhood space to relax, enjoy fall harvest vegetables, and hands-on environmental and horticultural education
03
Financial Services
Photo IDs, Driver’s Licenses, Birth Certificates
Supports the purchase of vital documents to allow low-income Allison Hill residents the opportunity to purchase vital documents.
Costs for IDs and licenses range from $40.50 to $42.50, and birth certificates cost $20.
Endless opportunities open up with these essential documents: driving, jobs, public assistance, housing, medical care
04
Free Toiletries Closet
Weekly, Saturday Morning, 9-11
We offer toiletries, feminine hygiene products, and laundry and soap detergents
Our closet is stocked through drives, in-kind donations, and monetary contributions.
Our 2023 distribution provided $2,023 worth of toiletry items.
05
English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes
Weekly, Saturday Morning, 9-11
Our language classes are tailored to the Spanish and French/Creole-speaking community to focus on practical English for employment and everyday life.
Our average teacher-to-student ratio is 1:2 and is volunteer-staffed.
06
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer easy ways for churches, social organizations, or scouts group to volunteer with our outreach missions, run a toiletry drive, or sponsor the education costs of an ESL student.
Contact
Phone: 717-234-0415
Email: gtsfjinfohbg@gmail.com
Upcoming Fundraising Event:
Building Community in Allison Hill starts with you.
Thank you for your support!
