2012 Coming Events!

This year is shaping up to be an exciting one for Compeer Lancaster. Visit our « Events » page for details on what's going on. For more information on how you can become involved, just check out our « Volunteer » page for all the details.

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.

Thanks to
Holiday Party Donors

» Weis Markets
» The Country Store in Mount Joy
» S.Clyde Weaver
» Sarah Myers and Barb Dagen
« Click here to see photos from the event »

Congratulations
to all our
Dream Riders

Congratulations and many thanks to Deb & Rick Jones, Ethel & Jerry Shank, and Ken Beam for representing Compeer Lancaster in this year's Dream Ride on July 23. Deb, Rick, & Ken rode 30 miles, and Ethel & Jerry rode 62.5!
So far Compeer Lancaster has raised $2,700 through the donations to our riders. It's not too late to make a contribution! Just mail a check to Compeer Lancaster -- or -- even easier... just click the button below. Our address is 630 Janet Ave, Lancaster, PA 17601.
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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.

GET INVOLVED


“Having someone to share the holidays with can be the best gift you can get.”

 • A Compeer Lancaster Volunteer after her first Christmas with a Friend.