OUR STORY: THEN AND NOW

Christ Among Neighbors is a faith based organization that was started when a group of churches came together to form one organization for our neighbors to get help.  This assistance may include emergency service delivery and/or referrals/consultations to other agencies with the means to solve the problem.  We have been faithfully serving our community and in 2026 are celebrating our 25th year assisting our friends and neighbors in the Shippensburg community.

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NEWSLETTER

CHRIST AMONG NEIGHBORS

November-December 2025

The busy holiday season is here, with its anticipation and excitement. It’s a difficult time of year for some and may be a good time for us to reflect on the ways in which we might share the blessings we have been given with those who are less fortunate than we are.

The unseasonably cold fall has led to higher utility bills and more need for help with heating costs. We continue to reach out to neighboring families. In October, we helped 17 households with rent, 7 with utilities, 3 with gas and car needs, 1 with a medical need, and 2 with personal needs, totaling nearly $14,000 in aid. In November, we assisted 23 families with rent, 10 with utilities, 2 with personal expenses, 5 with car expenses, and 3 with gasoline, for a total of $16,887.13.

The 14th annual Community Children’s Christmas party, co-sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Christ Among Neighbors, was held on December 4th at the high school. The party was elf-themed and included food, crafts, games, activities, Santa, and gifts for all children. There were approximately 600 in attendance.

As always, we are looking for volunteers, especially those who can help on Saturday mornings! If you are interested and would like to talk to someone about volunteering, please call 717-532-7577 or email canshipinfo@gmail.com.

Have you checked out our Facebook page lately? Volunteer Brooke Orner has been doing a wonderful job keeping up our social media for us. Brooke has a background in business management and marketing. After she became a paraplegic in 2021, she began using her previous business skills to help several nonprofit organizations, finding great fulfillment in this way. In her spare time, she enjoys painting and other artsy hobbies.

Thank you to those who have donated to CAN in the last year, whether you gave a little or a lot, whether on an occasional basis or by a regular (yearly, quarterly, monthly) contribution. Every gift is a blessing to a neighbor in need, an act of praise and worship to God, and an expression of your humanity. You have received grace and responded with mercy to others, and we are grateful to you! We are supported by gifts from churches, businesses, and individuals, and we are deeply grateful for all!

Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act. (Proverbs 3:27)

May God bless you richly as you serve Him!

The CAN Team

WE MET OUR GOAL!!!!​​​

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​Thank you to everyone who donated to C.A.N. during the Partnership for Better Health's Match Madness campaign. We raised over $25,000 and are so blessed to be able to support our community.

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Funding for Christ Among Neighbors is provided by a number of supporters in the community. 

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We were recently awarded a grant from 

The Partnership for Better Health which allows us to be a part of their large matching gift campaign - Match Madness. 

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