Thank you to the organizations and individuals who have worked together to make Community Wellness Connections possible.

Harrisburg Area Community College provides accessible and affordable higher educational opportunities to residents of Central Pennsylvania.

 

 

Healthy Adams County is an ongoing collaborative effort to improve the health and wellness of our community.  This effort is guided by a broad definition of health that addresses the cause of problems, not just the absence of disease; the development of community problem-solving capacity that involves diverse participation; strategies that use both long-term systems level change and short-term high impact projects; measurable assessment of community health and wellness; and evaluation of outcomes.

Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve is a non-profit conservation organization and education center located on 600+ acres in Hamiltonban Township, three miles north of Fairfield. The Preserve is open to the public and annually welcomes more than 10,000 visitors including students, hikers, birders, families, and scout groups. Access is provided by way of ten miles of hiking trails and through a diverse selection of family, children’s, and adult educational programming.

The United Way of Adams County partners with local agencies to provide vital services in the areas of education, income and financial security, and health.

 

 

WellSpan Health works toward a mission of service—one patient, one community, one unique health care need at a time.

 

YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County offers programs and services that work toward furthering its mission of eliminating racism and empowering women, with a vision of being the center for personal and community growth in Adams County: the place to learn, to play, and to improve emotional and physical well-being. The YWCA is guiding Adams County to positive change by connecting cultures, encouraging healthy lifestyles, and empowering all who walk through our doors.

 Healthy Adams Bicycle/Pedestrian, Inc.(HABPI) is a non-profit group of volunteers working to develop walking and bicycling trails or paths in Adams County for recreation and transportation. Walking and bicycling are wonderful ways to get some healthy exercise while enjoying the beautiful area around us. For some residents these activities can be a great way to travel to work and to travel around our communities for shopping and other trips.

SCCAP’s mission is to empower families and engage the community to pursue innovative and effective solutions to break the cycle of poverty!

Penn State Extension helps people, businesses, and communities solve problems, develop skills, and build a better future.

Under The Horizon (UTH) is a Christian-oriented and community-minded studio specializing in all things creative while inspiring creativity. UTH believes creativity, in all forms, is necessary for a healthy and fulfilling life.  Growing out of the owner’s love for ALL things creative, UTH is branching out to include many creative outlets.

 

Adams County Arts Council’s (ACAC) primary goals are to provide high-quality arts in education opportunities for students of all ages, to support local arts presenters, schools, and artists, and to promote economic development through the arts.

ACAC is an active and well-respected community partner that works with more than 30 schools, nonprofit organizations, social service agencies, and local governments who help ACAC broaden its reach into the county.