The Warwick Compassion Network (WCN) began as a network of churches in Lititz, wanting to address the challenges of poverty in the Warwick and Lititz areas. The churches wanted to be actively involved in creating transformational opportunities that holistically address poverty in the Warwick School District.
Christians in Lititz meeting the basic need of the community through:
- Network that wisely stewards available resources;
- Collaborations that work in the best interest of those experiencing poverty;
- Discernment that aligns with God’s heart around the actual need.
The WCN accomplishes this mission through Energy Assistance, Transition in Place with Home of Hope, and the Lititz Project.
Energy Assistance
People who have exhausted LIHEAP can qualify for up to $400 in energy assistance within a one-year period. Potential recipients must contact Love, INC at 717-735-7540 to determine eligibility. Donations to the Energy Fund can be sent to:
Brickerville United Lutheran Church
Attn: Heating Assistance
340 E. 28th Division Highway
Lititz, PA 17543
Transistion in Place with Home of Hope
The Transition in Place program is part of the Love, INC Home of Hope ministry that addresses homelessness. In the name of Christ, Transition in Place particularly relates to people facing eviction in the Warwick/Lititz community. A person or family is provided with rental assistance and supportive resources such as mentoring, budget counseling, and other community resources to holistically transform the situation that led to their eviction.
If you are interested in providing financial assistance, please send your tax deductible contribution to:
Love, INC
c/o Warwick Home of Hope
1925 Wheatland Ave.
Lancaster, PA 17603
Lititz Project
The Lititz Project consists of churches networking together to do service projects in the neighborhood. Once a year, the churches invite people in the Lititz/Warwick region to request home repair assistance. People struggling with financial challenges or a disability can request assistance. The person must be the home owner to qualify to submit a request.
Churches and Organizations involved with the WCN include:
Brickerville United Lutheran Church, Crossroads Community Fellowship, DOVE Christian Fellowship (Westgate), Hosanna! A Fellowship of Christians, House of His Creation, Lancaster Evangelical Free Church, Lititz Warwick Community Chest, Lititz Christian Church, Lititz Mennonite Church, Lititz Weslyan Church, Saint James Roman Catholic Church, Saint Luke’s United Church of Christ, Warwick School District, Water Street Rescue Ministry
We invite churches and organizations in the Lititz/Warwick area to join the mission of working together to address the issues of poverty in a holistic way. For more information, please contact Rodney Martin.