Would you like to have a voice in how federal funds are spent in Lancaster County? Are you interested in learning more about local community needs and what goes into the decisions to meet those needs? If you just answered "yes" to one or both of these questions, you should consider volunteering your time to review CDBG Physical Improvements applications and to make funding recommendations on behalf of the Citizen Advisory Panels for the County of Lancaster.

The Community Development Block Grant program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD).  Its primary goal is to provide decent housing, suitable living environments, and economic opportunities for persons with low and moderate incomes.  Within the CDBG Program, applications are accepted for public sanitary sewer and water projects, street improvements, community facilities, park and recreation facilities and improvements in support of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

The review process begins in July and requires one evening a week for 3 to 4 weeks.  Citizen Advisory Panel members will be asked to read and evaluate up to 10 applications for funding and share comments with the other members of the Citizen Advisory Board.  We will provide mileage reimbursement and refreshments. Persons of low and moderate incomes are particularly encouraged to volunteer!

at 717-394-0793 x210 or pschoor@lchra.com