Have you ever felt nervous to try counseling? Not sure where to start? Join Lara in this special episode of Open House, as she interviews Autumn Montgomery to learn more about her non-profit counseling ministry for women and children, Wisdom through Encouragement! For even more information visit: wtehealing.org

President Robin Fitzpatrick and Vice President Kaycee Kemper of the Adams Economic Alliance join us and explain how the Alliance provides personalized and focused retention, expansion, attraction and workforce development services for business.

Amy talks with Heidi Acker, Promotion and Development Director at The Adams Rescue Mission (ARM).ARM exists to proclaim the passion of Jesus toward the hungry, homeless, abused, and addicted; to accelerate recovery and restoration to the least, last, lonely, and lost. They do this through multiple programs that benefit our community including a Men's Shelter, 'the Agape House' a women and children's shelter, a recycling center, a thrift store and more. http://www.adamsrescuemission.org/

Manos Unidas is a community organization that promotes the integration of the growing diverse population in Adams County through programs that facilitate cross-cultural understanding and appreciation. Ray talks with Jamie about the important roll Manos Unidas plays in our community. manosadams.com

Principal Karissa Costello and teacher Lara Wible talk with Ray about how the school got started and where it is heading in the future. Freedom Christian Schools is small but vibrant school established in 2000 as a safe place for families to bring their children to grow physically and mentally as well as emotionally and spiritually. Freedom Christian Schools desires to not only equip their students to meet the world with phonics and formulas but to also train their students to heed Biblical authority and the calling that God has placed on their individual lives. freedomchristianschools.com/

rootsforboots.comCombat veterans Lyndon Sampang and Chad Reynolds join us along with Christy Lucas, CEO of Roots for Boots, to share their experiences with this local organization dedicated to help area veterans with any need.

Steve Sims, Superintendent of Gettysburg National Military Park and Eisenhower National Historic Site, and Christopher Gwinn, Chief of Interpretation and Education at the park share information about some improvements to the park and how the park is incorporating new technologies to tell the stories of Gettysburg. https://www.nps.gov/gett/

Mitch Mummert Commander of Post 202 and Lewis Jones past Commander of Post 202 (currently 22nd District Commander and State Activities Director) join us and share all the programs, events, resources, and activities the Legion does in our community and around the world. The American Legion is the nation's largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.

Adams County Veteran Affairs Director Stan Clark assists veterans and their dependents and survivors to obtain benefits from the federal, state and local agencies administering programs for veterans. 117 Baltimore St., Suite 201-AGettysburg, PA 17325Phone: 717-337-9835Email: sclark@adamscountypa.gov

Laura McMahon, Executive Director of United Way of Adams County, and Commissioner Jim Martin campaign chairman, join us to talk about their annual fundraiser event and other fundraisers they hold throughout the year. United Way of Adams Counties goal this year is to raise $175,000 for their 75th anniversary. You can help support The United Way of Adams County by visiting their website and clicking on the 'Donate' button. https://www.uwadams.org/

Joel Cymerman , Content and Trails Manager, at Destination Gettysburg shares with us the trails programs you venture on in Adams County. AdamsCountyCropHop.com AdamsCountyPourTour.com

Morgan Garrett of TCC, a Verizon authorized dealer, in Hanover PA talks about the culture of giving at TCC and the many grants and giveaway opportunities TCC has for our community. Rescue Rocks is occurring on May 13th, 2023 at TCC Verizon store in Hanover on Eisenhower Drive. Come out and meet some of the Adams County SPCA pet available for adoption.

Amy talks with Erica Duffy, Development Director of the Adams County Library System. Erica share with us some of the great programs the library offers, the importance of supporting the library, volunteer opportunities, and more.

Jill Sellers, President and CEO of Main Street Gettysburg shares with us the many projects Main Street has taken on. From a new welcome center on Baltimore Street to the Baltimore Street and Steinwehr Avenue revitalization projects and the Gettysburg Christmas Festival. All this wouldn't be possible without volunteers and the buy-a-brick program.

Joshua Fitting, PA State Constable in Tyrone Township shares with us the duties and roles of Constables in our community. If you're interested in more information about Constables the Adams County Constables Association contact information is listed on their facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/acca51/

Sean Morgan,Regional Director at TCC, and Emily Clark, District Manager at TCC, an authorized Verizon reseller, join us in this episode to tell us about all the great community programs TCC offers. Driven by a ‘Culture of Good’, TCC implemented several give back programs to support the communities they serve. Quarterly giveback programs include Teachers Rock, Students Rock, Schools Rock, and Veterans Rock. TCC also as scholarship opportunities for students and a grant program for nonprofits.

Tracie Potts, Executive Director at the Eisenhower Institute, talks about the institute and the 2023 Adams County Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration. Thanks to TCC for supporting this and the 2023 MLK celebration promotional production and live stream coverage. tccrocks.com/tccgives/

Christy Lucas, CEO of Roots for Boots. The goal of Roots for Boots is to meet the current needs and future challenges of military families, predominantly in rural areas.  This grassroots organization attempts to simplify the process of locating services and funds available to our servicemen and women by providing a single source for information and/or assistance regarding their specific needs and interests.