Deadline Looms for Lancaster Encampment | Harrisburg News

0:00It's September 11th. You're listening to Harrisburg News today. AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. So, in Lancaster County, there's this encampment of North Conestoga Drive, and the people living there have a deadline coming up on September. 16. They've got to pack up their stuff, or it's gone. This ordinance from Lancaster Township means anything left behind in the marked areas gets tossed. It was supposed to be this past Friday, but they pushed it back a few days, giving folks a little more time to figure things out. The residents are really in a tough spot, not knowing where they'll end up or what their next move is. One resident, Mani, he's just trying to get by day to day, keeping to himself. He's got his tents, his clothes, all his belongings, and the thought of losing that is heavy. He mentioned it's not easy out there, and they're still trying to get a handle on what comes next. Now you've got advocacy groups like Hand Up Partners stepping in, trying to lend a hand. Day from Hand Up Partners, he's all about saying yes to people needing a sleeping bag,

1:04or help finding a job. But even he admits it's heartbreaking when he can't offer a concrete solution for their housing situation, especially with this deadline looming. The organization is pushing for humane solutions, stressing that it's not right to force people out without a place to go. They're actively talking with county leaders, hoping to find a way forward. Mani himself is hoping for some understanding, and a resolution, to their living situation. There's a meeting schedule for Monday, where officials and advocates will get together to talk about this ordinance and brainstorm some potential. Solutions, it's a situation that's still developing, and everyone's hoping for a positive outcome for the folks at the encampment.