Community Center
LIFE CONTRASTS
I was born in Venezuela, which was considered one of the richest countries in Latin America because it had the largest oil reserves in the world. Many people from neighboring countries emigrated to Venezuela in the golden years to live…
ZAIDA ORTIZ NOW OFFERING COUNSELING
In December 2021, Angela Arce vacated the position of Counselor at the Center after 29 years of service to the community. Counseling services stopped, and the Board began an extensive search for a new bilingual counselor. With great joy, the…
Replicating “Computers For Refugees”?
During the past two weeks, we received phone calls from Texas, Florida, and Indiana requesting computers for refugees. Wow! Part of the reason might be that our name ALPHA……….. is at the beginning of the alphabet. We didn’t consciously choose…
FOREIGNERS & PILGRIMS
In the Old Testament God told his people to welcome aliens and strangers to their land, and New Testament writers refer to Christians, themselves, as strangers and pilgrims on this earth. In a 2017 story, BBC News referred to Lancaster…
SPOTLIGHT ON STAFF: PETRA CASTRO
The Community Center Food Bank relies upon the faithful service, leadership, and organizational skills of Petra Castro. Petra believes that you demonstrate being a Christian by blessing people. Much work and dedication support that blessing. Serving with Maria Perez, Petra…
KEEPING IT COOL!
Recipients of food from the Community Center Food Bank especially appreciate meat, fresh vegetables/fruit, and dairy products. When the Center’s refrigerator broke down, we no longer had adequate storage for items such as milk, butter, eggs, and cheese. The center’s…
