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THE ISSUE: Itâs Monday, the day we take a few moments to highlight the good news in Lancaster County. Some of these items are welcome developments on the economic front or for neighborhoods across the county. Others are local stories of achievement, perseverance, compassion and creativity that represent welcome points of light in a still-difficult time. All of this news deserves a brighter spotlight. We have a diverse collection of âGood Thingsâ to tout this week, starting with a new Homes of Hope facility in Ephrata that will be used to temporarily house homeless families until they can find permanent residences. The project literally rose from the ashes. ....
It took volunteers eight months to restore an Ephrata apartment building that had been all but destroyed by fire two years ago, but a local Christian organization says that hard work will be put to good use giving a temporary place to live for homeless families. The new Homes of Hope facility at 233 East Main Street will be used to temporarily house homeless families with children until they can find permanent residences, said Barry Kreider, Homes of Hope Ephrata chairperson. âWe have waited a long time for this day,â Kreider said at a dedication ceremony at the new apartment building on Friday afternoon. ....