Bridge of Hope Lancaster recently announced that Audrey Metzler has accepted the new position of director of church engagement and Talita Hall has been named program director. Bridge of Hope Lancaster works to end family homelessness for single mothers and their children through a comprehensive program of professional case management and informal social supports, called Neighboring. Neighboring volunteers from local Christian churches seek to be a source of healing and hope by providing tangible support and networking and by offering encouragement. Families receiving Bridge of Hope services work with professional case management staff to achieve safe and sustainable housing, financial stability, and whole family strength and resiliency.

Bridge of Hope Lancaster was also recently awarded the 2021 Achievement Award at the annual Bridge of Hope Conference. The Achievement Award was presented to the Lancaster organization for attaining 120% growth this past year in the number of families served and connected with Neighboring volunteers. The goal for the coming fiscal year is to serve more than 20 families.

Bridge of Hope Lancaster plans to hire an additional case manager by 2022 to meet the needs of the community and end homelessness for more families. The organization is a part of the national Bridge of Hope Network of 26 locations across 13 states. To learn more about Bridge of Hope Lancaster, visit https://lancaster.bridgeofhopeinc.org/ or contact Hall at TalitaH@bridgeofhopeinc.org.