Giving Projects

Pilgrims Mennonite Church annually places organizations on its giving list that are working to help those in need in our local community, nation and the world . Giving to local organizations is a priority. One-time contributions are also given to organizations and people in need.

In addition, PMC supports Mennonite Central Committee.

The current PMC giving list includes:

ADVOZ - using principles of restorative justice, ADVOZ, through victim-offender mediation, has been bringing victims of crime and their offenders together in face-to-face meetings since 1995. It provides unique opportunities for victim restoration and offender accountability with a focus on reconciliation, healing, restitution, and safe communities in Lancaster County.

Ephrata Area Social Services- started by a group of Ephata-area churches, EASS is commited to the ideal of "Neighbors Helping Neighbors." In the midst of a flourishing economy, there are those in need who are all but forgotten. EASS has grown to be a diverse provider of services to neighbors in need.

Homes of Hope (HOH)- provides a transitional home and a variety of support programs that enables the homeless to secure housing in communities in Lancaster County. Love INC is the umbrella organization for Homes of Hope. HOH works in partnership with local schools, community resources, and agency partners to provide a holistic response that strives to break the cycle of homelessness. Partner churches provide financial and volunteer support for the homes. Pilgrims works with the HOH apartments in the Ephrata area.

MCC Peace and Justice- Mennonite Central Committee U.S. seeks to relieve suffering in the name of Christ; promote peace and justice; dismantle racism and sexism; generate resources; and coordinate MCC's work in the United States. MCC U.S. partners with Mennonite and Brethren in Christ congregations and carries out its mission of service and peace through four regional offices, the MCC Washington Office and Peace and Justice Ministries.

PA Poor People's Campaign- The PA Poor People's Campaign is the Pennsylvania chapter of the national Poor People's Campaign. The PPC partners with and helps to coordinate local activist groups that focus on the needs of the poor and oppressed.

Tabor Community Services- Tabor Community Services, Inc. is a non-profit housing and consumer credit counseling organization in Lancaster, PA with a mission to rebuild communities by helping families find housing and financial solutions.

Friendship Community- Friendship Community is a Christian ministry cultivating capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties of south central Pennsylvania since 1972.