About Us
Mission
To extend the love of Christ to our neighbors in need by providing food, shelter, and a path to support services in a way that promotes individual dignity.
Vision & Statement of Faith
To be a Christ centered organization that cares for the marginalized members of our community experiencing homelessness by integrating best practices into a flexible model that meets the needs of our community.
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.
Our Team
Leadership Team
Patrick Ball
CEO
Ed Knee
Director, Shelter Services
Jonathan Vandervort
Manager, Data Analytics
Kevin Scritchfield
Director, Food Services
susan workinger
Manager, Donor Relations
Matt Leininger
Director Philanthropy
Tammy Miller
Major Gifts Officer
Board of Directors
dr. michele yoder
Chair
ted garrety
Vice Chair
Heather Montgomery
Treasurer
bethany richardson
Secretary
KRISTA JACOBY
Director
REV. CYNTHIA LAYTON
Director
DAVID ALBRIGHT
DIRECTOR
DANIELLE SUSANJ
DIRECTOR
Please contact 717.845.7662 x 1207 or hello@lifepathyork.org
2025 Financials
148,697
Meals Served
63,655
Nights of
Safe Shelter
4,530
Unique Guests Served
Our Thrift Stores
Your gift of gently used clothes, housewares, and furniture to any of our LifePath Thrift Stores in South York, York, East York, and Red Lion directly impact those we service. LifePath gives vouchers to those experiencing poverty so they can “shop” our stores for clothing and housewares. In addition, profits from thrift store sales go directly into the work of our shelters so we can impact more lives for Christ.
