OPERATION EMERALD: Protect our Doctors, Nurses, Police, EMS and Fire Fighters! Donating to Operation Emerald allows us to distribute much-needed personal protective equipment to our front line. Click the Donate button below, choose Operation Emerald as the fund and contribute what you can via online donations. Checks are accepted and can be mailed to The Emerald Foundation 2120 Oregon PikeLancaster, PA 17601.

OPERATION EMERALD

Protect our Doctors, Nurses, Police, EMS and Fire Fighters! Donating to Operation Emerald allows us to distribute much-needed personal protective equipment to our front line. Click the Donate button below, choose Operation Emerald as the fund and contribute what you can via online donations. Checks are accepted and can be mailed to The Emerald Foundation 2120 Oregon PikeLancaster, PA 17601.

Operation Emerald

EngageEnrichEmpowerEveryone

Our Four E's

The Emerald Foundation (the E) strives to bring the community together through the ENGAGEment opportunities articulated in our vision and brought about through specific Emerald Foundation Initiatives/Programs. By fulfilling the unmet needs in our Community, The E ENRICHes local and national non-profit organizations through collaboration of mutual goals and resources. Resulting outcomes serve to EMPOWER students and other Initiative/Program participants on a significant educational and career-development pathway. The E promotes a culture of inclusivity and meeting the needs of the underserved. EVERYONE is welcome at the E.

Our Story

Our Initiatives

With a focus on youth, education, and health we curate specialized programming to fit the unmet needs of Lancaster County.

Esports

Infuses communication, collaboration and problem solving skills into video game play.

Autumn’s Food Pantry

On campus food pantry, open the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month.

“Access to Opportunities” After School Program

Intentional learning experiences that positively impact under-resourced students.

Rise ‘N Shine

Life skills and job-related training for adults with intellectual disabilities.

Emerging Artist Series

Exposure for aspiring artists to exhibit artwork in a gallery setting and host a show.

Sports Safety Initiative

A sports helmet safety alliance between the Emerald Foundation and Defend Your Head.

Community Voices

"In video gaming, we all have the same set of abilities. It doesn't matter what gender, how old you are...we all have to work together."

Mariel

La Academia Partnership Charter School

Community Events

Let’s get together to engage the community, enrich each others lives, and empower everyone.

Events

Connecting Neighbors at the

Community Campus

We are focusing our resources on making the Emerald Foundation Community Campus or the E a collaborative hub for non-profits and a community center.

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Get Connected!

There is always something going on at the E! Stay connected with us to stay on top of it all.

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