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Friendship Community is a faith-based 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!

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Amazing Individuals Served

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Exceptional Day Programs

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Years of Excellence

Bob02

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, Family Member
Glen & Ethel

We decided to support this ministry by financially contributing regularly and offering our prayers - two decisions we’ve never regretted. Thanks for allowing us this joy of partnering with you!

- Glen & Ethel, Supporters
Sarah K.

“I was called to work at Friendship Community to be present for someone else in their life. I'm most inspired by the people - both the Individuals served and my fellow Team Members.”

- Sarah, Direct Support Professional
Rachel

"I enjoy learning and growing here at the Friendship Community each and every day. I enjoy being so caring and creative for all the Individuals we support.”

- Rachel, Program Manager
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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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