Where can I go to find quality child care that I can afford

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Accomodating
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Friendly
Welcoming
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Dedicated
Funloving
Nurturing
Understanding
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Our Mission

• The Mission of the Donald L. Heiter Community
  Center, a non-profit organization, is to strive
  to be a center of the community, providing
  innovative responsive programs and welcoming
  facilities with broad volunteer and financial
  support from the community. The Center addresses
  community concerns, and supports the wellness of
  the community for all of its people.

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Where can I go to find quality after school care
that I can afford?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
We offer an Academic Enrichment After School
Program each day from 330 7 PM. The program
offers tutoring, homework help, project supplies,
studying tools, snacks, and free time. Children
age 5-17 can attend and enjoy the many activities
we have to offer including foosball, pool,
basketball, football, walking trips to local
parks, crafts, board games, etc. The cost of the
program is 3 per day per participant and
scholarships are available to those who qualify.
Currently this program has 40 children enrolled.
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Where can I have my daughters birthday party when
nothing seems to please her?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
We offer our building space on Friday Nights,
Saturdays, and Sundays to the public for a
minimum fee of 25 per hour. This fee includes
use of the Gymnasium, Lounge , living room,
kitchen, and conference room. We ask that rentals
book at a least a 4 hour time slot. Our space is
used heavily so plan in advance!
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I want to learn how to fence. Where can I do that?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
THE WEST BRANCH FENCERS meet at the Center. They
provide weekly and bi-weekly classes for beginner
and advanced students, equipment is provided and
trained instructors work with all students. The
West Branch Fencers are currently accepting new
students from age 10 and up. Volunteer
instructors are also encouraged to join the fun!
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Do you have any summer programs for children?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
We offer a summer day camp for children age 5-13.
The camp runs Monday-Friday from 7 AM 6 PM.
During this time we have crafts, games, relay
races, activities, go swimming, take field trips,
and much more. The cost of the camp is around
10 per day for each participant and includes
all supplies, admissions, transportation, meals,
snacks, and beverages.
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What adult programs do you offer?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
We offer Badminton, Fencing, Tae Kwon Do for
Women, Contra Dancing, Alcohol Anonymous, and
other programs. Although most of our participants
are from Union, Snyder, and Northumberland
Counties we have no membership requirements so
everyone can join! We are also always looking for
new classes and volunteer instructors.
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I have to do a school project. Can you help me?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
We offer a variety of internship, senior, work
study, service club, and group projects every
year. We are willing to work with groups of any
size, a variety of schedules, and individual
needs. Past participants have enjoyed the Center
because it offers hands on experiences where you
know you are making a difference.
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I like to exercise however I have physical
limitations.
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
Most of our programs allow you to set your own
pace and create your own goals. This allows
everyone to have fun and be active!
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Do you have self defense classes?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
KICKS FOR WOMEN GIRLS Kicks is a small school
offering Tae Kwon Do instruction to students in
an atmosphere of comradery. Unlike larger,
commercial schools who are primarily interested
in making a profit, Kicks at the Center. Our
first priority is our students. Our proceeds
benefit the community.
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It is hard for us to find activities during
school holidays and teacher in-service days.
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
We offer childrens programs on days that school
is not in session. The cost is 10 per day for
each participant and it includes lunch, snacks,
beverages, games, crafts, and other fun
activities. Pre-registration is required so be
sure to call in advance!
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Do you allow local bands to host shows at the
Center?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
We have many opportunities at the Center for
local artists. Local entertainment companies,
bands, painters, potters, poets and individuals
use the Center to showcase their talent for
audiences. The use of the Center for these events
is well planned in advance. If you would like
more information please contact us. There is a
fee to use the Center for these events.
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How do you raise funds?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center
We have many annual fundraisers including the
Chocolate Festival, 5K Run, Chicken BBQ, Pancake
Breakfast, Yard Sale, Chinese Auction, and
childrens Carnival Activities. We also have
groups who fundraise for us. Other sources of
income include the Union County United Way, Louis
Harris Funds, The Degenstein Foundation, The
Guyer Foundation, Playworld Systems, Applebees,
Ards Farm Market, Williams Williams Jewelers,
The CDBG, the DCED, the Union County
Commissioners, and other local government and
businesses. Privet contributors are also
essential to our success and show support of our
Annual Fund Drive each year.
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What can we do to help?
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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center

• Volunteer
• Contribute
• Learn about us
• Tell others
• Participate in classes
• Bring a friend
• Make a donation
• Create an endowment fund

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The Donald L. Heiter Community Center 100 North
5th Street Lewisburg, PA 17837 Phone
[phone] Fax [phone] Email
heiter_at_dejazzd.com Web Page www.donaldheiter.org
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Sponsored by Union County United Way
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Our Staff Members
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Our Staff Members
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Our AmeriCorps Staff Member
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Our Board of Directors
Mrs. Jane Amacher Mrs. Andrea Bertram Mrs. Polly
Doyle Mr. Shawn Felty Mr. Pat Flannery Pastor
Allen Fluent Mrs. Kelly Harris Mr. William
Krohn Mr. Gary Nottis Dr. Christopher Olson
Mrs. Betsy Powers Mr. Jeffrey Ranck Mrs. Julie
Reedy Pastor Brian Vasey