REAL Life Community Services

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day!
~All of us at REAL Life Community Services💙

09/02/2026

$29,161! 🎉

We shouldn't even be surprised. We ask you to meet a goal, and you go above and beyond, every. single. time.

When we announced our $20,000 matching challenge to help us end our financial year strong, we knew God was going to provide in one way or another. But when you're waiting for that final count to come in, the suspense is always there!

And once again, you showed up BIG.

You gave $29,161!

You met the entire $20,000 match AND went $9,161 beyond what we asked. 🙌

That means $49,161 total will help REAL Life Community Services finish the financial year strong.

Every meal you ate during our fundraisers. Every dollar you gave. Every prayer you prayed for REAL Life and the people we serve. Every time you shared our mission.

You became part of something bigger.

Your generosity helps us continue connecting our community to Hope, meeting practical needs, and walking alongside the people we serve.

Thank you for meeting the challenge, going above and beyond, and showing us once again what happens when a community comes together.

God is faithful. And you showed up. 💙

09/02/2026

🚔DECIDE TO RIDE – LABOR DAY WEEKEND 🍻➡️🚗

Planning to celebrate Labor Day with friends and family? Decide to Ride!

If you’ve been drinking, don’t get behind the wheel. Make the responsible choice and get home safely.

📱 Scan the voucher below to receive your FREE Uber ride voucher.

Enjoy the holiday, look out for one another, and please don’t drink and drive.

Have a safe and happy Labor Day weekend!

09/01/2026

We are excited to announce a free oil change day at Green Lawn Garage on September 26th from 7:45-11:30am!

We want to bless those in our congregation and community who are in need with the opportunity to take one less expense of your plate!

What you need to know:

- You MUST register for an oil change no later than 9/20, there will be NO drive up appointments.
- To register you can call either Greenlawn Garage OR the church! You can also register in person at the Connect Desk after service on Sunday.
- There is a ONE PER HOUSEHOLD limit
- SPACE IS LIMITED.

If you have any questions send us a message or call the church at (717) 336-2147.

09/01/2026

This First Friday is a little more meaningful. 💙

September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness of food insecurity and, more importantly, turn that awareness into action.

And every year, National Food Bank Day falls on the same day as our First Friday Food Drive!

We’re inviting our community to help us mark the day by doing more than simply remembering the need. Start a food drive at your workplace, church, business, or organization. Add a few extra items to your grocery cart. Invite your friends and family to collect together. Then bring those donations to REAL Life Community Services.

Every can, box, and bottle helps us keep our shelves stocked for local neighbors who need a little extra support.

📅 Friday, September 4
⏰ 3–5 PM
📍 Warehouse916, 240 Main St., Denver, PA 17517
Located behind the Declaration House

We’ve included our current list of most-needed items below. Please help us spread the word and encourage others to take action against hunger this September!

Hunger is a community issue, and fighting it is something we can do together.

08/31/2026

The Adamstown Area Library does such an amazing job at providing engaging, interesting and most excitingly- FREE- programs to the families in our community, and they do not get enough credit for all that they do. If you have the time, check out some of their amazing programs for people of all ages!

👀 Peek at the Week! 👀

Here’s a quick look at what’s happening at the library this week!
Here’s your color key:

🟩 Everyone — All Ages
🟨 Kids
🟪 Teens & Tweens
🟦 Adults

Save this post, and we hope to see you there! 📚

08/31/2026

We are so thankful for Ease the Burden and all they have been able to provide to Warehouse916 and the food distribution programs that serve our community!

The name Ease the Burden couldn’t be more fitting. Their support has helped ease the burden of finding ways to provide fresh produce to the families we serve, while also helping ease the burden on those families by giving them access to healthy options when they shop with us.

Because of partners like Ease the Burden, our neighbors have more choices and the ability to bring nutritious foods home to stock their own pantries.

Thank you, Ease the Burden, for all that you are doing for our community! We couldn’t connect our neighbors to the kind of Hope we see every day without partners like you.

❤️ To Our Amazing Partners…

We just want to take a moment to say thank you.

In August, because of your support and partnership, 1,616 pounds of fresh, healthy food made its way to people in our community who needed it.

That number is exciting, but what really matters to us are the people behind it. The families who had one less thing to worry about. The individuals who received fresh, nutritious food when they needed it most. The reminder that their community cares about them.

None of this happens without you.

Thank you for opening doors, sharing resources, showing up, and believing in what we’re doing at Ease the Burden. We are truly grateful to have you alongside us.

1,616 pounds of food. So many people helped. One incredible community. 🌱❤️

Thank you for helping us ease the burden.
🥕🍠🍎🍌🍑🥔

Hoober Produce
The Factory Ministries
REAL Life Community Services
North Star Initiative
The Potter's House

08/28/2026

🐾 We Have a Winner! 🏆

The votes are in, and the results are official...

Hope won by a landslide! 🐶💙

After our National Dog Day post asking which REAL Life pup should become our official office dog, there was one clear favorite: Hope!

Honestly, we probably should have seen it coming. After all, Connecting the Community to Hope is what we do every day. It looks like Hope is just doing her part to keep us on mission. 😂🐾

Congratulations, Hope! We look forward to seeing you fulfill your new responsibilities as REAL Life's unofficial (but overwhelmingly elected) office dog.

08/27/2026

🎀 Throwback Thursday: 7 Years of the Declaration House! 🏠💙

On August 27, 2019, we gathered for the ribbon cutting of a building that had already been through quite a transformation.

Today, we're throwing it back to that day and celebrating 7 years of the Declaration House! 🎉

The property we know today as the Declaration House has a long history in the Denver community. Originally built in 1863 as a 22-room hotel and bar, the Denver House was once a significant part of the community. Over the years, however, the property deteriorated and became a source of concern for many who lived nearby.

We also know that people remember the Denver House differently. Some remember good times and meaningful memories, while others remember a very different side of the property. Both are part of its history.

When REAL Life Community Services purchased the property, we saw an opportunity to help write a new chapter.

With the help of 200 volunteers, more than 2,000 volunteer hours, and 26 dumpsters of debris, the property was transformed into something that could once again serve the community.

And seven years later, that transformation continues.

Today, the Declaration House is home to:

🏢 REAL Life Community Services offices
🦷 Union Community Care's dental office
🛒 Willow Creek Discount Grocery
🏡 10 apartments that are affordable

For seven years, the Declaration House has been more than a building. It has been a place where people can find resources, opportunity, stability, and hope, all under one roof.

And as we celebrate this milestone, we're also bringing our 15th Anniversary Summer Campaign to a close. ☀️

For the past few months, we've taken you behind the scenes, shared memories, introduced you to the people and partnerships that have shaped REAL Life, and looked back at some of the moments that brought us to where we are today.

From REAL Youth Ministry to REAL Life Community Services.

From the Denver House to the Declaration House.

From a small beginning to 15 years of Connecting Our Community to Hope.

The story of the Declaration House is, in many ways, a reflection of the story of REAL Life itself: what happens when people see a need, believe something can be different, and come together to make that change possible.

These memories are more than just a look back. They're reminders of what can happen when a community comes together with a vision, a willingness to serve, and a whole lot of faith. 💙

Seven years of the Declaration House.
Fifteen years of REAL Life.
And still, we're just writing the next chapter.

Thank you for being part of the story. Here's to the next chapter! 🥂