About Us

Pennsylvania Interfaith Community

Programs, Inc.

40 East High Street

Gettysburg, PA 17325

Voice: (717) 334-1518 or (717) 334-2911

Fax (717) 334-8326

TDD/TTY Relay Service: 1-800-654-5984

Website: www.adamscha.org

“About The Elm Street Program”

The Elm Street Program was created to strengthen the older historic neighborhoods that characterize many of Pennsylvania’s communities. Too many of them today are beset by lower property values, a negative image, and perceptions of poor public safety.

Elm Street aims to improve the situation of Pennsylvania’s residential neighborhoods while linking revitalization efforts to those in nearby or adjacent Main Streets / downtowns. The Elm Street Program is structured around simultaneous actions in five focus areas, integrated through a community-based strategy planning process. The elements of the “five point approach” include:

Clean, Safe and Green
Neighbors and Economy
Design
Image and Identity
Sustainable Organization

ELM STREET COMMUNITY GARDEN

2009 SEASON

Elm Street residents have the opportunity to reserve a space in the Elm Street Community Garden located in the Gettysburg Rec Park. Spaces are being offered on a first- come, first-serve basis. If space remains available, all other Gettysburg residents may request a lot. . We encourage our gardeners to donate any unwanted produce to the food bank or the soup kitchen. For novice gardeners, there will be a gardening tutorial on May 23^rd at 10 am, presented by volunteers from Penn St Extension Master Gardeners. This session will be presented at the garden location in the Rec Park.The garden is located in the Gettysburg Rec Park at the end closest to Colt Park, near the Teener League baseball fields. If driving south on Long Lane park in the last parking area. It is located just a short walk away adjacent to the fitness trail.For applications please contact the Elm Street Manager, Stephanie Calp, 334-1518, x269, scalp@adamscha.orgOr Jennifer Eckerson, Chair, Safe, Clean and Green committee, 202-255-9016, jaeckerson@hotmail.com

The Elm Street Façade Improvement Program

Homeowners currently residing in the Elm Street District can apply for a grant of up to $5,000 to improve the façade of their homes. Applications will be available at the Elm Street office located at 40 East High Street in Gettysburg, beginning on December 1, 2008, and will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information, please call the Elm Street Manager, Stephanie Calp, at 717-334-1518 ext 269.

Anyone interested in volunteering or looking for more information, please contact:

Stephanie Calp

Elm Street Manager

717) 334-1518 ext 269

scalp@adamscha.org