a Christian ministry
cultivating capabilities
of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism since 1972.
of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism since 1972.
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18th Annual Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio
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of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism since 1972.
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Sat, May 8, 2021
5K Run, Walk & Wheel for Capabilities
benefiting Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism
of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism since 1972.
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Friendship Community is a Christian ministry cultivating capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism. Our faith-based disability services, including residential services, day programs, and life enrichment opportunities help to Impact the World with Capabilities. Our Team Members provide exceptional care consistent with our values of Relationships, Integrity, Spirituality, Excellence. Looking for a meaningful, purpose driven career? Love your job! See Employment opportunities to join our team in fulfilling our mission. Partner with us through gifts of prayer, time, and resources and with your help we will Impact the World with Capabilities!

RESIDENTIAL SERVICES

Licensed residential services (group homes, apartments and care) for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism

HOME BASED SERVICES

Licensed individualized services for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism who live on their own or with family members


LIFESHARING PROGRAM

Licensed service where hosts open their private homes to live with and serve Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism


DAY PROGRAMS

Licensed day programs for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism including: Meaningful Day Academy and The Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio


LIFE ENRICHMENT

Spiritual, social and recreational opportunities for Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism


EMPLOYMENT

Looking for a meaningful, purpose driven career? Love your job! Come work for a faith-based non-profit organization serving Adults with Intellectual Disability and Autism.


EVENTS

Check out our community calendar for information on upcoming events including Individuals’ events and fundraising opportunities!


DONATE

There are numerous ways to support Friendship Community: Sponsor, Donate, Volunteer, Pray. Learn more here.


MISSION, VISION AND VALUES

Friendship Community, a faith-based disability services provider, has been serving Adults with Intellectual Disabilities and Autism in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties since 1972. Learn more about our culture today and our vision for tomorrow!

204

Amazing Individuals Served

26

Peaceful Residential Homes

3

Exceptional Day Programs

48

Years of Excellence

To know that [our son] has been, and continues to be cared for by a professional staff, in a faith-based environment, has been a source of great comfort to my family and me.

- Bob

We decided to share this ministry ... by contributing regularly to Friendship Community financially, and under-girding it with our prayers, a decision we’ve never regretted. Thanks for allowing us this joy of partnering with you!

- Glen & Ethel

“It’s rewarding, when you try to teach them skills and eventually you see them do it without you telling them how to do it! Makes me happy.”

- DeAnna

"God wanted me to be here to fulfil my purpose.”

- Ivan
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Impacting the World with Capabilities

Friendship Community is a Christian ministry cultivating capabilities of Individuals with Intellectual Disability and Autism in south central Pennsylvania since 1972.

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