Join Hands Ministry, Inc.

Welcome

Join Hands Ministry’s mission is to support Perry County residents through compassion, comprehensive resources, innovative programs, and collaborative partnerships, fostering self-sufficiency, confidence, and long-term stability.

JHM Highlights

Back-to-School – 2026

The 2026 Back-to-School event will be held August 1, 2026 at the Family Life Center

27 W. Shortcut Road, Newport, PA 17074

Application Open from:

June 15, 2026 (Opens @ 9am)

July 16, 2026 (Closes @ 1pm)

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Back-to-School – 2026

Accepting Donations

June 15, 2026 – July 16, 2026

Hours: Mon. – 9am-4pm Tues. 9am-1pm Wed. 9am-3pm Thurs. 9am-1pm

NEW Initiative!

Loads of Love – New Bloomfield

Join Hands Ministry has teamed up with local churches to bring the Loads of Love program that was started in Duncannon to New Bloomfield.

Want to contribute, volunteer, or otherwise share in this new initiative? Call Join Hands Ministry at 717.582.7844 to learn how/

Need these service? Join us on Tuesday, July 7th and Thursday, July 16th at the Main Street Laundromat located at 18 W. Main Street, New Bloomfield.

The Need is Growing – You Can Help

At Join Hands Ministry, we’re seeing more families than ever walk through our doors—many for the first time. Rising costs, limited resources, and unexpected life challenges are putting real strain on our neighbors.

The numbers are clear (see the flyer next to this post), but behind every statistic is a story—of a parent trying to feed their children, a senior choosing between medication and groceries, or a family facing a crisis with nowhere else to turn.

We’re here to help—but we can’t do it alone.

Your support makes a real difference. Whether it’s a one-time gift or ongoing contribution, every donation helps us meet the growing need with compassion, dignity, and hope.

Scan the QR code to give today. Thank you for standing with us.

Join Hands Ministry offers a wide range of Services and Assistance programs to Perry County residents. Referrals are accepted from all sources with no referral restrictions beyond Perry County, Pennsylvania, residence. Learn more about our programs here.

Today, Join Hands Ministry is supported by and partnered jointly with over 80+ Perry County church entities, 30+ businesses, 20+ civic groups, 10+ foundations, thousands of hours of volunteers, and 200+ individuals/ families. Learn more about our history here.