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Stuff-a-Bus 2026 — July 18 at Chapel Church Red Lion
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Stuff-a-Bus 2026 — July 18 at Chapel Church Red Lion

It's happening. The 2026 Stuff-a-Bus Back to School Drive is July 18th at Chapel Church, Red Lion PA — 10am to 3pm. Vendors, volunteers, and families: here's how to be part of it.

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Holiday Toy Drive 2025: Toys for York County — and Penn State Children's Hospital
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Holiday Toy Drive 2025: Toys for York County — and Penn State Children's Hospital

This past December, GH4BF distributed toys to York County families and delivered gifts to children at Penn State Children's Hospital. Here's what happened.

December 26, 2025Read more
2025 Back to School Drive Recap: Thank You, York County
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2025 Back to School Drive Recap: Thank You, York County

Thanks to volunteers and dozens of community donors, we packed and distributed bookbags and school supplies to York County families. Here's a look at what we pulled off together.

September 15, 2025Read more
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2024 Back to School Drive: Over 1,000 Bookbags Distributed

This August, Growing Hands for Brighter Futures distributed more than 1,000 grade-appropriate bookbags and school supplies to York County students — our biggest drive yet.

September 1, 2024Read more
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GH4BF Shows Up Year-Round with Acts of Kindness

Growing Hands for Brighter Futures is expanding beyond our twice-yearly drives with year-round community support — surprise supply drops, emergency kits, and neighborhood events.

March 15, 2024Read more
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2023 Holiday Toy Drive: Bringing Joy to York County Families

Last December, GH4BF collected and distributed toys to hundreds of York County families — including a special partnership with Penn State Children's Hospital.

January 5, 2024Read more

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