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2013 Announcements

  • Position Opening for Coordinated Assessment Manager

    Position Description:

    Tabor Community Services in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is seeking a full-time manager for a new County-wide homeless services Coordinated Assessment (CA) system.

    Tabor, a non-profit housing and financial counseling organization that has served Lancaster County for 45 years, provides a comprehensive and integrated array of services and programs designed to help people meet the challenges they face with housing and managing their finances. Tabor assists 4000 client family cases each year.

    The Lancaster County Coalition to End Homelessness (LCCEH) has selected and contracted with Tabor to establish and operate a new system in Lancaster County to provide standardized and coordinated assessment and referral services for everyone who is seeking services from the local network of homeless services providers.

    The Coordinated Assessment Manager has overall responsibility for the CA System and reports to Tabor’s Vice President for Programs. Specific responsibilities include:
     Manage all day-to-day operations of the CA System
     Implement the new CA System as described in the CA System proposal
     Select, hire, train, and supervise CA System staff
     Manage all the processes, procedures, and instruments used in the CA System
     Oversee the use of all data systems, including responsibility for data collection, record keeping, outcomes tracking, and other required data reporting
     Coordinate directly with Tabor’s subcontracted partners, who provide initial assessment services and maintenance of a housing search database, to deliver seamless and effective program interfacing and client service
     Manage communication and system-wide coordination with the organizations and programs of the homeless services continuum – assuring compliance with CA System goals and priorities and leading efforts to resolve problems and conflicts that may arise

    Qualifications

     Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field required; master’s degree in social work or related field preferred
     Minimum of three years management experience including supervising staff
     Experience with systems coordination involving multiple organizations or entities
     Minimum of two years experience providing direct client service with low to moderate income households
     Well developed organizational skills and attention to detail
     Ability to write and communicate professionally
     Bilingual in English and Spanish helpful
     Ability to represent Tabor in the community

    Application Process

    Qualified candidates should submit a letter of introduction, resume and the names and contact information for 3 professional references to:

    Roger Steffy
    Vice President for Programs
    Tabor Community Services
    P. O. Box 1676
    Lancaster, PA 17608-1676
    (717) 397-5182, ext. 120
    rsteffy@tabornet.org

    Review of resumes will begin on April 15, 2013 and continue until an appointment is made.

    The full job description and additional information about Tabor Community Services is available here

  • Save the Date! April Concert Announced

    The Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers and members of the Lancaster Symphony Chorus will present a choral concert benefiting Tabor Community Services on Sunday, April 7th at 3 pm.

    The concert will be held in the stately auditorium of Grace Baptist Church--1899 Marietta Dr. in Lancaster. No tickets are required. A goodwill donation will be taken, going toward Tabor's work to strengthen the bonds of community here in Lancaster.

    Enjoy music from a wide range of musical styles, composed by Theodore Wiprud, John Rutter, Randall Thompson, Leonard Bernstein, Gregorio Allegri, Jester Hairston, and others as performed by The Franklin & Marshall College Chamber Singers and Lancaster Symphony Chorus.

    Concert will be conducted by Dr. William Wright, faculty member in the music department at Franklin & Marshall and the Lancaster Symphony Chorusmaster and Staff Conductor and will benefit Tabor Community Services of Lancaster County, a non-profit provider of housing and counseling services to Lancaster County residents. Go to www.tabornet.org for more information about Tabor’s programs.
    Donations will be accepted at the concert to benefit Tabor Community Services. Call 358-9383 for more information.

  • Call for Interns!

    Our Consumer Credit Counseling and Mortgage Counseling department is in need of a 12hr/wk volunteer to help with computer work and data entry. This is a great opportunity for college students to get direct experience in the credit counseling field. Those interested should email Lowell Jantzi, ljantzi@tabornet.org for more information on the position.

  • You Are Invited to Tabor's 45th Annual Fundraising Banquet

    Thursday April 18th, 2013
    Palm Court at the Double Tree (formerly Willow Valley)
    2416 Willow St. Pike, Lancaster, PA
    with Master of Ceremonies, Anne Shannon of WGAL TV-8

    Please join us in DoubleTree’s beautiful Palm Court for our 45th Annual Banquet and a special tribute to Tabor’s principal founder, A. Grace Wenger, who passed last year at the age of 93.

    We welcome back Anne Shannon to emcee the evening as we review accomplishments and honor the achievements of our clients and the contributions of our partners and staff.

    The Poor Richards A Cappella group of F&M will serenade guests and the silent auction will be open through dinner. A goodwill offering will be taken. All proceeds go to serving clients in need of housing and financial solutions.

    Event is free, but reservations are required. To reserve your seat and seat(s) for your guest(s), contact Lucy at (717) 358-9377, Lmannix@tabornet.org, or mail the enclosed reservation form in the courtesy envelope provided. You can also register on our website: www.tabornet.org.

  • Home Sales Fundraiser

    Know anyone who wants to buy or sell a home?

    Have 25% of the realtor's proceeds go to Tabor!

    Tim Charles is celebrating his 10th year as a housing case manager at Tabor and has assisted many Tabor clients on their journey to homeownership. He is now part time at Tabor and is also a realtor. Anyone who works with Tim to buy or sell a home in 2013, can choose Tabor to receive 25% of Tim's proceeds from the sale.
    If you know someone who wants to buy or sell a home this year, have them contact Tim and designate Tabor to receive the 25% donation.

    Tim Charles
    Charles & Associates Real Estate, Inc.
    26 Millersville Road Lancaster, PA 17603
    cell (717) 490-5953 (717) 299-2100
    homelancaster@gmail.com

  • Tabor Receives Envision Award!

    Tabor recently received an Envision Lancaster County award from the County Commissioners and the County Planning Commission for the work we've done designing and constructing the plaza in front of our office and renovating and repainting the exterior of the Eastern Market.

  • Attention Knitters and Crocheters!

    We would like to start up a prayer shawl ministry at Beth Shalom. We already have someone who offered to donate all the supplies! Now, we just need to find someone who can teach the women here how to knit or crochet. If you know of anyone or if you would like to teach the ladies how to knit or crochet, let us know! Email msauder@tabornet.org to get involved!

  • Bible Study Leaders Needed at Beth Shalom

    We are in immediate need of one or two volunteers to lead Monday evening bible studies for Beth Shalom participants. The bible studies are the 1st and 3rd Monday each month from 5pm to 6pm at Tabor's main office (308 E. King St.)

    If interested, contact Michelle Sauder: msauder@tabornet.org for more information.

  • Fulton Bank Supports Veterans Victory House at TLC

    The Letter of Credit Group from Fulton Bank held a fund raiser for the Veterans Victory House at TLC. Bank employees who made a donation of $5.00 or more got the privilege of wearing jeans to work for a day, and with it the knowledge that they are supporting Veterans on the path to self-sufficiency in Lancaster. Fittingly, the event was held on November 9th, in honor of Veteran’s day, and over 130 employees participated! Thanks very much to Fulton Bank and their continued support of our programs!

  • Volunteer Needed for Street Outreach

    We are looking for energetic individuals to assist with street outreach to the homeless. You will work alongside the County’s Homeless Outreach Worker, meeting folks where they are, engage with them, and assisting in referrals to appropriate services. Please contact Marlena Kirchner at 808-4709 or at mkirchner@tabornet.org for more information and specific times.

  • Give Extraordinarily Today!

    There is still time to donate to Tabor through the Extraordinary Give! The 24 hr. event started at 12 am and is happening all day today, closing at midnight tonight. The event is coordinated by the Lancaster County Community Foundation, who will be ‘stretching’ all donations made today by their own $250,000 grant to be distributed to the participating organizations--so the more you donate, the farther it will go!

    All donations are tax-deductible and can be made online with a credit card. Simply go to our page on the Extra Give website: https://extragive.s3.amazonaws.com/npo23-1731792.html and chose the amount that you would like to donate. Then spread the word! Tell friends and family that you are giving extraordinarily today and encourage them to do the same!

    Thanks to all those who have already donated for your continued support of Tabor’s work to rebuild lives and strengthen the bonds of community in Lancaster!

  • Extraordinary Give on November 30th

    Tabor is participating in this year's Extraordinary Give, an event hosted by the Lancaster Community Foundation to support non-profit groups who provide services to the Lancaster County community. The Extraordinary Give is a 24 hour event with almost 200 participating groups. Donations made to organizations through the Extraordinary Give website: www.extragive.org will be stretched by a $250,000 matching grant from the Community Foundation.
    Its a terrific opportunity to support those working to strengthen Lancaster, so remember Tabor when giving extraordinarily on November 30th!
    All donations are tax exempt and will be 'stretched' by the Community Foundation.

  • Looking for a way to help others this holiday season?

    If you are a member of a church, organization or if you and your family are looking for a way to help others this holiday season, please consider those who have lost General Assistance funding. With the loss of General Assistance in August 2011, participants in supportive housing programs have been left with no income and are struggling to find cleaning supplies for their apartments and daily hygiene items—both which are needed for anyone to maintain a healthy lifestyle and environment. Those interested in collecting these items should contact Tabor at (717)397-5182 for drop-off information.

    The following items are needed for these persons that we serve at Tabor:

    Hygiene items:
    Soap
    Men’s Deodorant
    Women’s Deodorant
    Shampoo
    Conditioner
    Toothpaste
    Toothbrushes
    Facial Wash
    Women's sanitary products

    Cleaning Supplies:
    All purpose cleaners
    Laundry Detergent
    Mops
    Brooms
    Dustpans
    Cleaning Cloths
    Glass Cleaner
    Mopping solution
    Bathroom cleaning spray
    Toilet Brush
    Toilet Cleaner
    Disinfectant Sprays
    Fabric Refresher

  • Remember Tabor during the Extraordinary give on Nov. 30th!

    Remember Tabor during the Extraordinary give on Nov. 30th.

  • TLC 25th Anniversary Matched Grant! (Expires 10/9/12)

    Visit our Razoo donation page until 10/9/12 and double your gift to Tabor from a matched grant given by an anonymous donor!