Una Martone, ‘07

President & CEO

Leadership Harrisburg Area

Gratitude Garden - populate your garden with plants and creatures while earning points for being grateful.

Three Good Things - users are prompted to journal about three good things every day.

365 Gratitude Journal - full service including guided meditation, journaling, and stories.

The Happiness Advantage, Shawn Achor

The Little Book of Gratitude, Robert Emmons

The Gratitude Diaries, Janice Kaplan

Positive Intelligence, Shirzad Chamine

Theatre Harrisburg presents: one of the most enduring shows of all time- JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT. This is a timeless tale of a dreamer, his eleven brothers, and the father that sets it all in motion. Told entirely through song, the audience is led through the story by the Narrator, a children's choir, and a colorful troupe of actors. this 3-time Tony® -nominated Musical Comedy is fun for the whole family! (Click the graphic for tickets)

The Susquehanna Chorale will perform several selections, and the entire family of choirs will combine for the beloved finale – Mack Wilberg’s Anthem of Peace. This year conductor Dru Deitch assumes leadership of the Youth Chorale while Mitchell Sensenig conducts the Young Women’s Chorale after years of service as their accompanist. Their expertise, along with that of Children’s Chorale Conductor Judith Shepler, will shape the talent and energy of an enthusiastic cadre of young singers into an unforgettable afternoon of heartwarming music.

Come on out to this free community event and enjoy Festive Trees & Tables Decorated by Community Organizations, plus Free Entrance to Science Center (including our new POPnology exhibit) The festivities will include Holiday Music, Kids Craft sponsored by Better Homes and Gardens, Milk & Cookies and an Appearance by Santa! There will also be Free Viewings of Charlie Brown Christmas (4:40 pm & 6 pm) AND Frosty the Snowman (5:20 pm) with Science Experiments in our STEM Design Studios! (Click the graphic for details)

The goal of the fundraiser is to provide an outlet for our new neighbors to share their culinary skills, culture, and home country dishes with the greater-Harrisburg area. (Click the graphic for details)

LHA’s 9^th Annual Online Auction

November 28 - December 2, 2022

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a workshop covering some of the biggest mistakes that nonprofit organizations make when putting together their annual fundraising plan. Processes and tools will be shared which pare the planning process down to its simplest form. Attendees leave with actionable steps that they can take to make their organization’s planning process more effective. (Click the graphic to register)

December 2nd & 3rd, 2022

30^th Annual Elegant Progressions Dinner, an annual charity progressive dinner in partnership with the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania. Members and friends of Historic Harrisburg are cordially invited to attend Central Pennsylvania’s premiere social event of the holiday season – the 30th Annual Edition of Elegant Progressions, the fundraising partnership of the Kidney Foundation of Central Pennsylvania and HHA! The theme of the 2022 edition is “Celebrating the 30th Anniversary of a Most Elegant Partnership,” featuring spectacular historic mansions of Hummelstown, elegant catering, live music, and the satisfaction of supporting two important community causes. (Click the graphic for details)

December 9, 10, 11, 2022 | West Shore Theatre

The oldest and largest house tour in the Mid-Atlantic and our premier holiday event! This year marks the 49^th Annual Candlelight House Tour, a self-guided holiday home tour featuring historic homes and properties throughout Downtown, Olde Uptown, Bellevue and Penbrook Harrisburg neighborhoods! This year features some expansive highlighted properties, cocktail and hot cocoa stops, and an array of special events throughout the afternoon with tours of the Governor’s Residence, the historic King Mansion, the Menaker Building, and a multitude of private homes, opening their doors and sharing their spaces and holiday décor! (Click the graphic for details)

December 14, 2022 | 1 PM

Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, CFRE, for a discussion on the importance of donor retention and learn simple, actionable steps that you can take to boost donor retention in your organization. Attendees will also complete several exercises which will review and map the donor touchpoints at their organization. Participants will leave the session with a greater understanding of what they can do to improve donor retention and the start of an improvement plan for their organization. (Click the graphic for details)

December 15, 2022 | Penn Harris Hotel | 7:30 AM - 9 AM

The Leadership Harrisburg Area series will explore best practices in cultural competencies and overview the leadership skills that attract and keep employees engaged. We have convened HR professionals, culture gurus, leadership experts, and front line workers from all generations to share their expertise and insights. Each session exploring different topics including recruitment strategies, grooming potential leaders, Cultural expectations within HR and more. Breakfast is included, group registration and sponsorships available!

Each year, the YWCA Greater Harrisburg partners with local individuals and organizations to support hundreds of families in need during the holidays season for our Holiday Giving Program. Residents and clients in need sign up for the program by submitting a wish list. 2022’s wish lists will only consist of one need and one wish. Cheer sponsors then adopt the client’s wish list. It’s the most festive time of the year at the YWCA! If you or your organization would like to sponsor a YWCA client's wish list or volunteer, download a Holiday Giving sponsorship form today! (Click the graphic for details)

The American Literacy Corporation has teamed up with educational institutions and community organizations to teach kids the fundamentals of reading and writing. Every day from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in 15-minute time slots, the ALC is scheduling two readers from across the country and world to read. The reading will be held via Zoom and Facebook live every day. If you can spare 15 minutes and read a book to contribute to ALC’s mission, please consider singing up for a slot and spreading the word! Sign up here.

Every child deserves a chance to see their potential realized. Some just need an adult mentor to help defend that potential. Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is seeking caring individuals to meet one-on-one with a youth in the community a couple times a month. Volunteers have the option of meeting with their mentee, a “Little,” in-person or virtually for low-cost or no-cost activities. We have kids waiting for their Big to step up and volunteer. Will you become a friend and an advocate for one child’s future? CLICK HERE TO VOLUNTEER. Questions? Call: (717) 236-0199. Email: [email protected].

Interested in volunteering to help families experiencing homelessness? Brethren Housing Association (BHA) is need of volunteers to support our Youth Program on Monday evenings from 5:30-7:30 pm. While the women in our program are attending Life Skills Class, we utilize volunteers to do special activities with the children and are in need of more volunteers for this program. BHA is also in need of volunteers to donate cleaning and hygiene supplies, and work groups to assist the BHA Property Manager with renovation projects, maintenance needs, painting, and cleaning. These opportunities are great for church and community groups, families, and corporate team building activities. If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at BHA, visit bha-pa.org or contact BHA Volunteer Coordinator, Gillian Sumpter, at [email protected]. 

Your time is a gift! Volunteers at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank produce the equivalent of a meal a minute while helping sort and pack food into boxes for families in need. Individuals or groups up to 30 can safely volunteer in the large, off-site Central Packing Operation with wide space for social distancing and other COVID-19 protocols. Volunteer shifts are available Monday-Saturday and volunteers must be 18 or older. To learn more, and to indicate your interest in volunteering, please visit the Give Time section of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s website by Clicking here.

Volunteer with Girl Scouts and rediscover the wonder and possibilities of childhood. (Click graphic to sign up)

Junior Achievement of South Central PA recently launched a new way to help prepare students for a bright future. JA Inspire Virtual is a virtual career fair targeted to 8th-12th grade students. Students will enter the career fair after completing a career assessment, learning about career clusters and uncovering where they might excel in the working world. This information allows students time to select high school courses that fit within their newly found career interests. Your company can inspire students by sharing cool things about your business and marketing your company to students, educators, parents, and other businesses through JA Inspire. For more information please contact Allison Kierce at [email protected] or 717-843-8028.

For more info contact Lisa Scott [email protected]

Raise a puppy, change a life! Puppy raisers welcome a 9-week-old puppy into their home to socialize and train for 15-18 months. No experience is necessary, we will teach you everything you need to know about raising an assistance dog. Susquehanna Service Dogs covers all veterinary costs and provides monthly heartworm, flea, and tick preventatives. We ask that you live within an hour’s drive of Grantville, PA; Center City, Philadelphia, PA; or State College, PA.

Volunteers are needed to assist with free tax preparation for low and moderate-income families through Tri County Community Action (TCCA)'s partnership with the United Way of the Capital Region’s Money in Your Pocket (MIYP) campaign. In addition to tax preparers, volunteer translators and greeters are also greatly needed. Tax preparation will take place on Tuesdays from 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. from the end of January through mid-April at TCCA’s 1514 Derry St, Harrisburg location (other sites and times are also available through the United Way). No previous experience is required, and training is provided. Join us on Wednesday, November 16^th from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. at TCCA for an MIYP information session to learn more about becoming a volunteer. Questions? Contact Samantha at (717) 232-9757 ext. 117 or email [email protected].

Alder Health Services is seeking new board members! The mission of Alder Health Services is to improve the health and well-being of individuals living with HIV/AIDS and members of the LGBTQ+ communities in South Central Pennsylvania by providing an inclusive and affirming environment that empowers the people we serve. Our goal is to recruit candidates that can assist the organization in meeting its strategic priorities and increasing awareness and support of Alder Health Services. We are looking for individuals with experience and/or interest in the areas of resource development, public relations and marketing, and finance. Alder Health Services is an anti-racist, diverse, equitable and inclusive organization. For more information, contact Russell A. Boggs, Chair, Nominating & Governance; [email protected].

The South Central PA market of the American Cancer Society is recruiting for Board members specifically from Dauphin, Lebanon and York counties. The local Society Boards are directly aligned with strategic priorities that support our Nationwide Program of Work, with strategies being customized to the specific needs and resources in their area(s). They are charged with identifying and demonstrating measurable objectives. Members serve as ambassadors for the Society in their communities by facilitating collaborations with key corporate partners, health systems, advocacy leaders, and other community stakeholders who can help get us one step closer to finishing the fight against cancer. If interested please reach out for more information and an application. Contact Director Dee Mathis: [email protected] 717-727-0821

Associate Child Grief Specialist

This job will support the program in providing facility based peer support group programs to grieving children (ages 1 month through high school graduation) and their adult family members. Responsibilities include providing oversight of the families and volunteers in attendance at our evening support group programs. This oversight covers a wide range of tasks from planning and logistics to clinical assessments of families and coordination and support of a volunteer team. Staff may also conduct family assessments over the phone to determine family program participation. (Click the graphic to apply.)

Do you know an extraordinary candidate who should be nominated? Visionaries of the year candidates share a competitive spirit and compassion for others. They are dynamic individuals who are well connected in their communities, and relentless in their efforts to raise funds to find cures for blood cancers. Selected candidates participate in a 10-week fundraising campaign for therapies and treatments for blood cancer patients. If you don't want to nominate a candidate at this time but think you might be a good candidate yourself, feel free to nominate yourself! Someone from your local chapter will contact you to discuss the nomination further. (Click graphic to nominate)

The PA Breast Cancer Coalition is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, energetic events professional with excellent communication skills to work full-time in the Lebanon, PA office. The Program & Event Coordinator manages special events and programs for the PBCC. This includes the PA Breast Cancer Coalition Conference and other statewide events. We're seeking a people person, someone who can work with different personality types and is serious about getting the job done. We need someone who's reliable, focused, friendly, and detail-oriented. The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of three to five years’ experience handling all aspects of event and program planning, have some experience with graphic design using the Adobe Creative Suite of programs, have strong oral/written communication skills and work well in a fast-paced team environment. (Click the graphic for more info)

Please send submissions to Operations and Program Support Manager, Alexis Jones at [email protected] or call 717-216-5200. All content is subject to approval by LHA and may be edited for space.