Category: NL Articles

To the Streets: Our Mobile Mission

While Bethesda Mission mainly serves the homeless and hurting of Harrisburg through its shelters, there are many men and women who are unwilling or unable to stay with us that…

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A Wonderful Christmas (at Italian Lake)

Christmas is, without a doubt, the most wonderful time of the year for many Americans. It provides a chance to reconnect with family and friends. Beautiful lights and decorations fill…

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2022 Volunteer of the Year Award: Nanette Barber

Nanette Barber is a faithful and supportive volunteer at the Women’s Mission and has been for many years. She shares songs, stories, and desserts to bring cheer to the House.…

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Men’s Shelter Facade Facelift: Stories of Hard Work, Success, and Celebration

The $100,000 facelift is complete: the pillars have been beautifully restored, the shelter facade has been freshly painted, the deck has been refurbished and sealed, the flower beds have been…

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Lori’s Story

By Catelynne Lewis Please be aware that the following piece discusses the sensitive topics of: sexual abuse of a minor, rape, sex workers, and substance abuse. As of May 2022,…

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Pillars, Projects, & Prosperous Journeys

If you have ever had a chance to visit our flagship facility at 611 Reily Street, then you know that the entrance to the building is impressively majestic, and the…

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Life and Legacy

A Note From Our Executive Director You may have heard our “House of Mercy” describe what has been taking place up on The Hill, at 15th and Herr, as a…

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We Can Fix It

Lily K. Martin, Communications Specialist “Hey, we need you to fix something”, is a phrase that Darvin Martin and Dan Latshaw hear several times a day. While the work is…

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Bethesda Mission Food Bank Celebrates 25 Years!

Read the full newsletter here. Dave Hicks, Director of the Food Bank Lily K. Martin, Communications Specialist Humble Beginnings The story of the Bethesda Mission Food Bank begins in 1996…

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Sherburne P. Hill Remembered: 1925-2021

Bob Manbeck, former Director of Community Relations Ambitious, caring, creative, faithful, joyful, resourceful: these are just a few of the character traits exemplified by the late Sherb Hill, who served…

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