The Caring
Company
A Brief
History
In 1989 First
Presbyterian Church received a bequest from Frank Smith to
establish a ministry for the benefit of the needy of York City.
After careful and prayerful study to determine how best to carry
out the wishes of the donor, FPC started the Caring Company and
hired a director to provide leadership for the organization.
The Mission Committee of the Session provides on-going guidance
for the program.
What is the Caring Company?
The Caring Company is an outreach ministry of the First
Presbyterian Church. It serves those in need of special
assistance with Christian love and compassion. Every attempt
is made to coordinate the services the Caring Company provides
with other agencies in York serving the client to avoid duplication of services and to insure that
their needs will be met. Other social service agencies in the
community often refer people to the Caring Company.
For more information or to contact the Caring Company call: 848-8869.
The
Caring Company is operated out of the FPC office Mon – Thurs. 9
a.m.-3 p.m. and Fri. 9 a.m.-12 noon. It consists of a
director, Ginny Melody, and three
volunteer secretaries.
Services provided
include:
1.
Food - provided by the congregation
2.
Transportation – provided by volunteer drivers from the
congregation
3.
Financial assistance – for utilities, prescriptions
4.
Household furnishings - provided by the congregation
5.
Bus tickets – for local needs
The Caring Company depends on volunteers to
assist with its important work. Types of volunteers needed
include persons who:
