Community Events
Our foster and adoptive fundraisers and community events bring people together to raise awareness, build community, and support children and families in the foster and adoption system. These events offer a fun and meaningful way to get involved—whether through charity walks, benefit dinners, auctions, or family-friendly festivals. All proceeds help provide essential resources, enrichment opportunities, and ongoing support for foster and adoptive families. Join us in making a lasting impact and celebrating the power of community.
Williamsport Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Williamsport Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Community Trunk or Treat
Community Trunk or Treat!
VanCampen Motors is hosting its 1st Community Trunk or Treat on Friday, October 30, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Local businesses and community members are invited to bring a car and decorate their trunks. For every single decorated trunk at the event, VanCampen Motors will make a monetary donation to Dwell Orphan Care. It is a wonderful way to support the community, connect with neighbors, and help local children.
We hope you will stop by Dwell’s trunk for some sweet treats!
Williamsport Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Lycoming Donation Day/Meal Drop-Off
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
Bloomsburg Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Williamsport Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Lycoming Donation Day/Meal Drop-Off
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
Bloomsburg Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Williamsport Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Williamsport Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Lycoming Donation Day/Meal Drop-Off
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
Bloomsburg Hope Chest: Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Lycoming Donation Day/Meal Drop-Off
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Lycoming Donation Day/Meal Drop-Off
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
Community Tap
Community Tap in May 2026:
Through our partnership with Alabaster Coffee, Bullfrog Brewery, & Kitchen Repose, every cup of Community Tap Coffee, every pint of Community Tap Beer, and every purchase of a Community Tap Smoothie = a donation to Dwell — supporting foster, adoptive, and kinship families in our community. Help us POUR IT FORWARD by visiting one or ALL of these small businesses during the month of May and help us raise awareness of issues related to foster care and acknowledge the parents, family members, and caregivers who step into those roles.
Interested in making a donation? Click the link below to our giving page!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Lycoming Donation Day/Meal Drop-Off
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
Lycoming Donation Day/Meal Drop-Off
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending our virtual orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Book Club: The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog
The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog
Join Dwell for a thoughtful and compassionate group discussion of The Boy Who Was Raised as a Dog by Dr. Bruce D. Perry and Maia Szalavitz. This powerful book explores how childhood trauma shapes the developing brain—and how healing, resilience, and human connection can help repair even the deepest wounds. Through real-life case studies, Dr. Perry, a trailblazer in the world of trauma treatment, blends neuroscience, psychology, and storytelling to illuminate the long-term effects of neglect, abuse, and violence on children, while also offering evidence-based approaches to healing.
Content Warning: This book includes discussions of child abuse, neglect, and trauma. This may be triggering for some readers.
This group welcomes participants from all backgrounds. This book not only helps us understand and empathize with children coming from adversity, but also helps us understand ourselves and the experiences that have shaped us. Given the sensitive nature of the material, we aim to create a respectful, supportive space where participants can share insights, ask questions, and reflect at their own comfort level. Discussion will focus on the science behind trauma and its impacts; the importance of safety, consistency, and caregiving relationships in the healing process; and the ethical, emotional, and social questions the book raises. Additionally, participants will be encouraged to explore how the book material can be applied to their communities.
Our group will meet virtually on Monday evenings for 11 weeks, March 2nd - May 11th, from 7-8PM, focusing on one chapter a week.
Books will be shipped to the mailing address provided on your registration form. Space is limited, so be sure to register early! Registration closes February 18th.
Come prepared for meaningful conversation, empathy, and a deeper understanding of how early experiences shape who we become.
Book Discussion Group Objectives
1. Explore how neglect, abuse, and disrupted attachment affect brain development, emotional regulation, behavior, and long-term mental health.
2. Identify how safety, consistency, and positive caregiving relationships can support growth and healing from trauma.
3. Develop applications of book material in parenting, education, healthcare, social work, legal, or community settings.
4. Understand how participants can contribute to more trauma-aware and compassionate environments for all.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending an orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending an orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Lycoming Donation Day
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
2025 Family Table Gala
2025 Family Table Gala:
We are thrilled to announce Dwell’s Second Annual Fundraising Dinner on October 16th, 2025, at Bald Birds Brewing Company. This special evening is dedicated to raising awareness and support for vulnerable children, and the families who love them in Central, PA.
Dwell supports foster, adoptive & kinship children through programs designed to grow attachment, foster connection, and provide wrap-around support for families who walk this complex path. Our initiatives include the Hope Chest Foster Closet, Foster Care Package program, parent support groups, trauma-informed trainings, Made to Celebrate! and adoption assistance grants. Through these efforts, Dwell empowers the village to lift up our most vulnerable.
Your support of this event will help Dwell expand its services and continue advocating for children from hard places. We welcome the opportunity to speak with you directly about how you can champion this cause.
For more information about the event, please visit our website. If you have any questions regarding this event or Dwell's programs, intentions, and impact, please reach out via email to jenn@dwellorphancare.org.
Together, we are the village working to bring hope and healing to vulnerable children, and the families who love them. We hope you will join us for this impactful evening. LEARN MORE about sponsoring.
IF UNABLE TO ATTEND: Please consider making a donation by visiting our giving page.
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending an orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.
Lycoming Donation Day
Drop your donations off at our Lycoming County location! Our office is located at 1157 Market Street
Williamsport, PA 17701.
Please also keep in mind, we cannot accept the following items:
Used shoes
Used undergarments
Used stuffed animals or toys
Large baby items (bouncers, playpens, cribs, walkers)
Items with familial labels ("Mommy," "Daddy," etc.)
Suitcases
Open packages of diapers
Formula (new or used)
Your generous donations help us continue our mission to support and encourage foster, adoptive, and kinship families in Central PA and beyond. Thank you for your kindness and support!
Want to make a difference too? Join us at the next volunteer orientation, click below!
Yoga Class at The Barrne
🧘♀️ Yoga for a Cause 🧘♂️
Join us for a relaxing yoga class with the incredible Annelise at The Barrne hosted by our friend Abbi Engel. Afterward, enjoy light refreshments as we share more about the mission of Dwell.
This free event is a chance to calm your mind, connect with community, and learn how Dwell supports foster, adoptive, and kinship families. While there’s no cost to attend, guests will have the opportunity to make a donation or join Dwell’s Bridge Builders Monthly Giving Club.
Donations are not required, our heart is to spread awareness and come together to provide consistent care and support for families from hard places.
✨ Come relax, refresh, and discover how we can make an impact together! ✨
Music Gameshow Micro Event
Music Game Show Micro Event
A perfect evening! A brand new music-based gameshow style that is sure to take the city by storm, fantastic beer from Roskos, and a chance to learn and support Dwell and their mission. Your $15 ticket not only gets you a free drink, but also goes to support Dwell in addition! There will be a chance to learn about all that Dwell does for the community, and a chance to win prizes from the game show. The music-based games will be hosted by the energetic Patty Confer, and is sure to be a big hit for all attendees! Building a team is encouraged (up to 6 players on a team) but isn't required!
Virtual Volunteer Orientation
A volunteer orientation reviews the mission, vision, and values of Dwell and ways you can join with Dwell in this mission work of caring for vulnerable children and families.
Attending an orientation is required before beginning volunteer work. Register to receive a zoom link for the orientation.