Each year, more than 20,000 young adults age out of the foster care system. This means that these adolescents, who were already facing numerous challenges, are abruptly placed into adulthood without the necessary support or resources to help them transition. This lack of safety nets leaves them vulnerable to homelessness, extreme poverty, and substance abuse.

The winter season is quickly approaching, and temperatures are plummeting by the second. More than ever, we must shine a light on members of our community who lack access to the resources they need to get through the upcoming cold months. Our team at Shoemaker's Insurance & Financial Services recognizes this as a grave issue and will dedicate every effort to tackle this problem head-on. Our next campaign cycle will go toward supporting Operation Warm in its mission to provide warmth, confidence, and hope to underserved children through basic needs programs that connect them to the community resources they need to thrive.

At Shoemaker's Insurance & Financial Services, we believe it is essential to take a step in changing the path for women in our community. Therefore, we decided to support The House of Grace, a non-residential house that seeks to educate, mentor, and prepare women of all backgrounds. The House of Grace is a safe, nurturing "home atmosphere" where women can learn together, grow together, and have fun. They provide an integrated learning and supportive environment where women can gain confidence, increase self-worth, and obtain the skills and knowledge needed to become a better version of themselves.

Here at Shoemaker's Insurance, we are a family-oriented organization that prioritizes families and education in all our endeavors. We're thrilled to support the United Way of Carlisle and Cumberland County as they bring back Fill the Bus after a two-year hiatus. School basics such as backpacks, pencils, and paper are financially out of reach for many families living under the federal poverty line. When these supplies are not available in a child's household, homework often goes undone.

Launch Pad is on a mission to provide housing assistance and trauma-informed care to young adults ages 18-23 years. At our agency, we believe everyone deserves to live a happy and successful life and want to support Launch Pad on their mission!

We want to support families battling food insecurity and ensure they have access to the most basic need.

Our agency is dedicated to impacting our community by doing what we can to help others live well and thrive!