Annual Art Auction, May 18
Please click « HERE » to view the amazing pieces of artwork that will be auctioned. Come out for an evening of friendship for the benefit of Compeer Lancaster. Light refreshments and entertainment will complement the art auction on Friday night, May 18, at Mulberry Art Studios in downtown Lancaster.
Friendship Blooming at
Compeer's Annual Spring
Luncheon
All 70 current friendship matches were honored at our 11 th annual spring luncheon on April 14th. Ranging from five matches who have been together for 10 or more years to new friends just introduced two weeks before, all enjoyed a delicious catered meal and music performed by members of the Dan Cawood Ensemble.
We are deeply grateful for Janssen Pharmaceuticals’ sponsorship of this wonderful celebration of friendship and volunteerism.
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Wanted: Dream Riders!
Do you enjoy cycling? If so, you can help Compeer Lancaster raise money to support its mission to improve the quality of life for people recovering from mental illness through the power and gift of friendship.
Over the past 10 years, Compeer Lancaster’s riders have helped to raise more than $23k! Please click « HERE » to learn more about this year’s Dream Ride to be held on September 22, 2012.
It's not too early to make a contribution! Just mail a check to Compeer Lancaster -- or -- even easier... just click the button below. 630 Janet Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601. Donate securely online through PayPal:
Compeer Awarded
Capacity Building Grant
« Click here to read article from Lancaster Newspapers »Compeer Lancaster was recently awarded a capacity building grant to help our organization enhance our operations with initiatives such as strategic planning and fundraising.
Welcome to Compeer!
Compeer Lancaster is a program that matches caring, sensitive, trained volunteers with persons recovering from mental illness in one-to-one friendships.
The Compeer Program realizes how valuable friendship is to people who are recovering from mental illness. Compeer recruits, screens, trains and matches volunteers in one-to-one friendship relationships with adults who are receiving mental health treatment. Volunteers become positive role models, help raise self-esteem, increase social and communication skills and encourage independence for their Compeer friends. The rewards are many when you volunteer for Compeer. There are opportunities for personal growth and satisfaction through helping others. You will also help combat the stigma associated with mental illness. Being a Compeer volunteer is fun and fits into your current lifestyle because you choose the hours just as you would with any friendship.