Open House

Ralph Serpe and Lisa Donohoe of the Adams County Community Foundation talk about the changes to this year’s Giving Spree. accfgivingspree.org #ACCFGivingSpree

uwadams.org/ We talk with Laura McMahon, the new Executive Director of United Way of Adams County.

We catch up with Rep. Torren Ecker, representative of the 193rd district. http://www.repecker.com/

We talk with Rich Sterner about his career as an educator, his leadership roles in education, and his run for PA Senate. https://sternerforpa.com/

rootsforboots.com/ We catch up with Christy Lucas, CEO of Roots for Boots

After just over a year serving in public office we sit down with Senator Doug Mastriano, state senator for Pennsylvania’s 33rd District. We ask the Senator about his Military career, what lead him to seeking public office, and some of the current legislation that he is working on. You can contact the senators office through his website https://senatormastriano.com/ or follow …

https://truckconvoyforwishes.com/ Sherri Keller, organizer of the Truck Convoy for Wishes, a fundraiser for the local Make-a-wish program discusses the changes to this years event due to Covid 19 restrictions.

We speak with Dr. Christopher Rudisill about his new role as Superintendent of Conewago Valley School District, how he made his way to the position and those that influenced him along the way.

Megan Shreve, along with her staff, and army of volunteers have been helping to keep our community fed during the pandemic. South Central Community Action Programs can use your help to keep the food pantries stocked by donating dry goods or making a monetary donation. More info at their website… www.sccap.orgwww.sccap.org

Victoria Staub, 2020 John Gastley Scholarship winner.

We got the opportunity to speak with Bob Robb, owner of Cashtown Farm to discuss current state of agriculture in the county and the need for better broadband accessibility for future framing. cashtownfarm.comcashtownfarm.com

Executive Director Vicki Huffaker talks about the services Adams County Office for Aging continues to provide during the COVID-19 pandemic.

We talk with Torren Ecker, Representative of the 193rd District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives about recent back to work legislation.

Robin Fitzpatrick, President of the Adams Economic Alliance discusses how the alliance is assisting local businesses during the Covid-19 closures. She is joined by Robin Burtner, Dirctor of Small Business Development Center at Shippensburg University and Gary Rappoldt, Senior Commercial Loan Officer at ACNB bank to detail the process for applying for state and federal funds.

Adams County Commissioners Randy Phiel, Jim Martin, and Marty Qually discuss the state of the county during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ryan Fox of Huston Fox Financial Advisory Services shares his expertise about investing during market uncertainty while Covid-19 keeps many businesses from operating.

Dr. Jason Perrin, Superintendent Gettysburg Area School District, discusses Gettysburg School’s response to school closure due to Covid-19, how the school is continuting education efforts and staying connected to the students.

Yeimi Gagliardi, Chair for the Latino Services Task Force of Healthy Adams County and member of the Adams County Food Policy Council provides infomation about how our community can conncet with these resources. https://youtu.be/HzBtVBr-dUs

PA State Rep. Dan Moul talks with us from the floor of the house to discuss current legislation up for vote that can help small businesses and property tax relief for residents amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Kathy Gaskin, Executive Director of Healthy Adams County talks about the task forces & initiatives that the organization has implemented. Kathy also discusses how Healthy Adams County, Wellspan Health, and other community organizations are teaming together to help stop the spread of Covid-19 and provide resources our community members in need. wellspan.org/CoronaVirus South Central Community Action Programs Adams County Food …

Ray talks with Yianni Barakos, owner and operator of Mason Dixon Distillery in Gettysburg. Though they had to shut their doors to the public amid the Corona Virus outbreak Yianni focused his knowledge of distilling toward making hand sanitizer for area health organizations. You can support Mason Dixon Distillery by purchasing from their online shop at masondixondistillery.shop until normal operations …

Adams County Community Foundation recently held a community call–in on Covid-19 and Adams County titled “Coronavirus Can’t Shut Down Philanthropy”.  Ralph Serpe of the Community Foundation and leaders of other key Adams County community institutions including Adams Economic Alliance, The Chamber, Gettysburg Times, Pennsylvania Interfaith Community Programs, South Central Community Action Programs, United Way of Adams County, Upper Adams School …

Ray speaks with Crystal Noel, Principal of St. Teresa of Calcutta Catholic School. They aren’t letting the Coronavirus stop education. The school quickly created a learn from home program to provide guided learning for their students when the ‘stay at home’ order was given. YouTube Link

Ray talks with Molly Helmstetter of New Hope Ministries

Ray Gouker speaks with George Hubbard, Bob Channell, and Martha Channell of the Hanover Exchange Club. hanoverexchangeclub.com

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The Center For Youth and Community Development (CFYCD) offers FREE academic afterschool programs onsite for students in grades K-12 throughout Adams County and outlying areas. Our staff work with school personnel to reinforce school day lessons, while providing homework help, tutoring, and academic enrichment activities. We focus on providing safe and supportive environments where children can experience fun, hands-on learning. …

Deb Adamik (President & CEO of Main Street Gettysburg), and Charles Gable (Borough of Gettysburg Manager) discuss the projects Main Street Gettysburg undertakes for our community.

Berwick Township highlights one of the businesses in their community. Tom and Dianne Starr of Starr Pottery & Bronze have been producing clay pottery and bronze sculptures in the township for over 40 years. Additionally, eight acres of their property is preserved as a nature sanctuary and fledgling sculpture garden with walking trails that they open to the community to …