Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Orion offers hope for individuals and families experiencing hardship due to poverty, disability, or illness by building bridges that lead to self reliance.

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Bob Dylan’s 78th Birthday Show to Benefit Orion – May 25

Bob Dylan’s 78th Birthday Show at Steel City Coffee House Saturday, May 25, 7pm $10 Donation at the door Proceeds benefit Orion Communities! Featuring Bob...

Bridges Out of Poverty Community Leadership Workshop

Join us May 31 for this FREE half-day workshop to learn more about building sustainable communities where EVERYONE can live well. Bridges Out of Poverty provides...

STARS STEM Camp

In cooperation with the Penn State Extension Office of 4-H, Orion will offer a 4-week STEM camp for our under served and under resourced families. ...

Financial Empowerment Program

Are you living paycheck to paycheck? Do you have $400 in savings for an unexpected emergency bill? With Orion's Financial Empowerment Program, you will learn...

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What our friends are saying...

“Do you remember me? Last year you helped us with food, clothing and getting into shelter. Now I am teaching again. My family and I live everyday with gratitude.”

A Father

“Thanks a lot for everything you have done for me. If it hadn’t been for you, I would be nothing.”

A Veteran

“Orion is the best. I had some problems yet Orion helped me become the solution.”

Formerly Homeless Neighbor

"The information you gave me and the encouragement was extremely helpful and I'm extremely grateful."

"Good people helping people in need. Awesome!"

"I do not know how to thank you. You really are an angel. You gave me hope when I had none."

"Wow! Orion you have been an absolute God send to me. With your help I have been able to keep my dignity."

"When in doubt, go to Orion. You guys are a blessing, you always help."

"You really helped me through a depressing time. You provided a safe, comfortable place! I really am forever grateful."

"You guys have always gone above and beyond in many ways to meet my needs when I have come to Orion for help. Thank you!"

"I love stopping into Orion - it improves my spirits!"

"I've really had my trials. I'm so glad I have you people! Your really take the pressure off."

"When times are hard, you make it easy. Everyone is so nice and helpful!"

A Single Mom

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What does your donation mean to Orion Communities?

It means we can give a woman and her children a place to stay for the night when they have lost their home and she needs time to develop a plan.
It means we provide a food gift card to a young couple with a baby to bridge the gap until the next paycheck.
It means we can provide bus fare for a man to get to work when his car broke down and he doesn’t have the funds for the repair just yet.
It means we can keep the lights on in the office so we can listen to our clients and help develop a plan to move towards increased self-reliance.
We are a 501(c) (3) certified organization – all donations are tax deductible!

No donation is too small. All of our funding comes from non-government sources and donations. Thank you for helping us help those facing poverty, mental illness, unemployment and unexpected life challenges.