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Local nonprofit SEEDS outlines housing, education and health supports for Conestoga Valley families
Summary
Co‑directors Kristen Hershey and Michelle Keim briefed the Conestoga Valley Board on SEEDS’ work: since Jan. 2024 SEEDS has received 52 referrals and helped 25 families, is partnering on a Bridgeport affordable‑housing project, runs ESL classes and launched occupational‑therapy supports in partnership with Etown College.
Representatives from SEEDS told the Conestoga Valley Board that the nonprofit has expanded services connecting residents to housing, education and health resources.
Kristen Hershey, co‑director of SEEDS, said the organization became partners with East Lampeter Township in October 2024 to do outreach for unhoused residents and that since January 2024 SEEDS has received 52 referrals through partners and district social workers. "Of that 52, we have helped 25 of them…
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