LifePath Christian Ministries … our history, our leadership, our financials, and more.
About LifePath
About LifePath
LifePath Christian Ministries … our history, our leadership, our financials, and more.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to extend the love of Christ to our neighbors in need by providing food, shelter, and a connection to support services.
Our Vision
To be a Christ centered organization that is a compassionate shelter and vital community partner.
Mission Statement
Our Mission is to extend the love of Christ to our neighbors in need by providing food, shelter, and a connection to support services.
Our Vision
To be a Christ centered organization that is a compassionate shelter and vital community partner.
Our History
In 1961, Stuart Shelley and others started planning the work and vision of the York Rescue Mission (the precursor to LifePath Christian Ministries). We opened in 1962 with only two buildings — one for sleeping quarters for homeless neighbors, a small restaurant to serve meals, and a chapel, and the other for the Mission’s superintendent and family.
Herman R. Smith, another founder and our first Board President, said, “Our first priority has always been the salvation of men’s souls. Their spiritual needs come first, then their physical needs. We help them, house them, and feed them. We help them find God, and get over the problems they may have so they can reenter the mainstream of life.”
Within the first two years, the Mission became overcrowded and had to expand … and we’ve been expanding ever since — not just in our facilities, but also in the way we help our neighbors in need, now with more services than ever before.
“From the very beginning, the importance of a mission for York was on the hearts of all of us.”
Our History
In 1961, Stuart Shelley and others started planning the work and vision of the York Rescue Mission (the precursor to LifePath Christian Ministries). We opened in 1962 with only two buildings — one for sleeping quarters for homeless neighbors, a small restaurant to serve meals, and a chapel, and the other for the Mission’s superintendent and family.
Herman R. Smith, another founder and our first Board President, said, “Our first priority has always been the salvation of men’s souls. Their spiritual needs come first, then their physical needs. We help them, house them, and feed them. We help them find God, and get over the problems they may have so they can reenter the mainstream of life.”
Within the first two years, the Mission became overcrowded and had to expand … and we’ve been expanding ever since — not just in our facilities, but also in the way we help our neighbors in need, now with more services than ever before.
“From the very beginning, the importance of a mission for York was on the hearts of all of us.”
Senior Leadership
Board of Directors
■ The Rev. Dr. Larry Walthour, President
■ James King, Vice President
■ Dr. Michele Yoder, Secretary
■ Michael Crocenzi, Treasurer
■ Jeff Kreuer, Director
■ Heather Montgomery, Director
■ Craig Wolf, Director
Board of Directors
■ The Rev. Dr. Larry Walthour, President
■ James King, Vice President
■ Dr. Michele Yoder, Secretary
■ Michael Crocenzi, Treasurer
■ Jeff Kreuer, Director
■ Heather Montgomery, Director
■ Craig Wolf, Director
Other Leadership Team Members
Kevin Scritchfield
Manager, Food Services
717.845.7662 x1212
David Lynch
Manager, Human Resources
717.845.7662 x1601
Ed Knee, CFRS
Manager, Guest Services
717.845.7662 x 1214
Other Leadership Team Members
Kevin Scritchfield
Manager, Food Services
717.845.7662 x1212
David Lynch
Manager, Human Resources
717.845.7662 x1601
Ed Knee, CFRS
Manager, Guest Services
717.845.7662 x 1214
Meet our Development Team
Dawn Squire
Director, Advancement
717.845.7662 x1207
Susan Workinger
Manager, Donor Relations /
Volunteer Coordinator
717.845.7662 x1301
Jonathan Vandervort
Manager, Data Intelligence
717.845.7662 x1602
Meet our Development Team
Dawn Squire
Director, Advancement
717.845.7662 x1207
Susan Workinger
Manager, Donor Relations /
Volunteer Coordinator
717.845.7662 x1301
Jonathan Vandervort
Manager, Data Intelligence
717.845.7662 x1602
Micah Heckert
Manager, Partnership Development
717.845.7662 x1109
Financials
LifePath’s 2022 By The Numbers
75,849
Meals Served
32,218
Nights of Safe Lodging
2,446
Unique Guests Served
75,849
Meals Served
32,218
Nights of Safe Lodging
2,446
Unique Guests Served
LifePath Christian Ministries is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit, faith-based organization. 79% of every dollar goes directly to those in York who are experiencing homelessness, hurting and in search of hope at LifePath Christian Ministries. All contributions are tax-deductible.
EIN: 23-6444734.
Support & Revenue
| Support | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $2,581,230 | $2,845,686 | $1,984,125 |
| Gift-in-Kind (products, food, clothing, etc.) | $1,205,547 | $1,138,418 | - |
| Thrift store sales | $2,243,021 | $1,700,253 | $1,150,719 |
| Total Contributions | $6,029,798 | $5,684,357 | $3,134,844 |
| Other Income | $74,979 | $272,395 | $244,408 |
| Total Support & Revenue | $6,104,777 | $5,956,752 | $3,379,252 |
| Support | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $2,581,230 | $2,845,686 | $1,984,125 |
| Gift-in-Kind (products, food, clothing, etc.) | $1,205,547 | $1,138,418 | - |
| Thrift store sales | $2,243,021 | $1,700,253 | $1,150,719 |
| Total Contributions | $6,029,798 | $5,684,357 | $3,134,844 |
| Other Income | $74,979 | $272,395 | $244,408 |
| Total Support & Revenue | $6,104,777 | $5,956,752 | $3,379,252 |
Cash Revenue By Source
Expenses
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Expenses | $4,783,549 | $3,965,386 | $2,248,112 |
| Total Program Services | $4,783,549 | $3,965,386 | $2,248,112 |
| General & Administrative | $487,821 | $382,793 | $436,216 |
| Fundraising | $995,001 | $646,643 | $708,043 |
| Total Support Activities | $1,482,822 | $1,029,436 | $1,144,259 |
| Total Expenses | $6,266,371 | $4,994,822 | $3,392,371 |
| Excess of Support and Revenue over Expenses | $(22,994) | $961,930 | ($13,119) |
| Investment Income, Net | $1,049 | $2,215 | ($57,684) |
| Change in Value of Beneficial Interest in Trusts | $(233,130) | $241,266 | ($66,048) |
| Changes in Net Assets | $(255,075) | $1,205,411 | ($136,851) |
| Expenses | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program Expenses | $4,783,549 | $3,965,386 | $2,248,112 |
| Total Program Services | $4,783,549 | $3,965,386 | $2,248,112 |
| General & Administrative | $487,821 | $382,793 | $436,216 |
| Fundraising | $995,001 | $646,643 | $708,043 |
| Total Support Activities | $1,482,822 | $1,029,436 | $1,144,259 |
| Total Expenses | $6,266,371 | $4,994,822 | $3,392,371 |
| Excess of Support and Revenue over Expenses | $(22,994) | $961,930 | ($13,119) |
| Investment Income, Net | $1,049 | $2,215 | ($57,684) |
| Change in Value of Beneficial Interest in Trusts | $(233,130) | $241,266 | ($66,048) |
| Changes in Net Assets | $(255,075) | $1,205,411 | ($136,851) |
Where Each Dollar Goes