AAA Central Penn Branch Initiatives

Branch Community Initiatives

In addition to our corporate initiatives, such as the AAA Cares Backpack Program, Caitlin's Smiles Coping Kits, and collection drives benefiting local animal shelters, AAA Central Penn branches are empowered and encouraged to also coordinate their own local community initiatives. Each AAA branch is permitted to close so staff may volunteer as a group at their nonprofit of choice during regular business hours.

Please take a moment to find out more about how our branches are giving back and how you may be able to participate! Check back, as this information may update.

AAA Camp Hill

November 8, 2024

AAA Camp Hill will close between 11:00 am - 3:30 pm in support of New Hope Ministries where they will be assembling packages for Thanksgiving meals. If you would like to join the AAA Cares Team, please contact the AAA Lead Volunteers for this group, AAA Camp Hill Branch Manager Jason Wirth or Assistant Manager Matt Cambier.

AAA Carlisle

Now through December 16, 2024

AAA Carlisle is collecting personal care items to be given to the homeless in support of Safe Harbour. Immediate needs include hairspray, dry shampoo, new bed pillows, twin sheet sets, Swiffer pads, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, mops, and brooms. Other items needed include shampoo, conditioner, shower gel, deodorant/anti-perspirant, lotion, toothpaste, mouthwash, dish soap, tall kitchen trash bags, Lysol wipes, twin mattresses, silverware, umbrellas, and rain ponchos. You are invited to drop off donations during regular office hours. If you have any questions, please contact the AAA Carlisle Branch Manager, Audrey Roy.

Friday, March 29, 2024

AAA Carlisle closed for the day in support of the Central PA Food Bank from 9am to 3pm.

Year-Round

AAA Carlisle also serves as a year-round donation drop-off site for Speranza Animal Rescue. Click HERE to view a list of needed items. You are invited to drop off donations during regular office hours.

AAA Gettysburg

Now through December 7, 2024

AAA Gettysburg is collecting items for 3 local families with South Central Community Action Programs in need of support for the holidays. You are invited to drop off donations during regular office hours.

Family 1:

Girl age 7 - Lol Doll, Stuffed unicorn, Jacket womens size medium, Winter coat womens size medium, Bathbomb/soap making kit, Toy kitchen, Toy refrigerator, Little me babydoll, Little me accessory kit popcorn stand, Harry potter dairy, Favorite color pink and rainbow
Animal unicorn

Boy age 3 months - Dark green outfits 3 months boy, Plaid or dark green jacket 3 month boy, Zipper swaddler sack, Plaid or dark green baby blanket, Beanies (animal ear , brown, green, winter beanie), Baby bottles, Baby slippers, Winter coat, Long sleeve onesies, Pacifier

Mom - Peppermint essential oil or candles, Balsam fir and cedar essential oil or candle, Diamond of the season Bridgerton bath and body perfume, XL faux leather gloves brown
Coca butter stick (lotion), Peppermint puffed candies/sticks, 100% coco/cocoa powdered hot chocolate, Brown or dark green beanie / winter hat, XL fuzzy /Soft socks
Favorite color dark green

Family 2:

Girl aged 2 - Cocomelon, Minnie mouse, Bluey, Elmo, Pajama girl size 3t

The family shops at Walmart, Weis and Amazon.

Family 3:

Girl age 9 - Favorite color purple, She likes to draw, art supplies, Comics, Games board, Dyi items, Loom, Jewelry

Girl age 9 - Favorite color pink, animal books, Learning about animals, Comics, Drawing, Art supplies, Stuffed animals

Father favorite color blue

Shops at Walmart and Amazon.

If you have any questions, please contact the AAA Gettysburg Branch Manager, Sandra Pototsky at spotosky@aaacp.com.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

AAA Gettysburg will close for the day in Support of Wreaths Across America. They will host a AAA Cares team laying wreaths at Oak Lawn Cemetery. To join the AAA Cares team, contact the AAA Carlisle Branch Manager, Sandra Pototsky at spotosky@aaacp.com.

AAA Harrisburg

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

AAA Harrisburg closed at noon in support of the Central PA Food Bank from 1pm to 4pm.

December 2023

AAA Harrisburg collected items in support of Dress for Success.

AAA Hershey

May 2024

AAA Hershey closed for a day in support of Cocoa Packs.

December 2023

AAA Hershey collected items needed for Cocoa Kitties.

AAA Huntingdon

November 15 - December 15, 2024

AAA Huntingdon is collecting monetary donations for Hometown Hearts to help feed community members that are in need.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

AAA Huntingdon closed for the day in support of the United Way of Mifflin-Juniata Day of Caring.

December 2023

AAA Huntingdon collected items for Homeless Baskets in support of Center for Community Action.

AAA Lancaster

October 22 - December 22, 2024

AAA Lancaster is serving as a drop off location for the Lancaster Rescue Mission Food Drive 2024. HERE is a list of what's in need. You are invited to drop off donations during regular office hours.

Friday, June 7, 2024

AAA Lancaster closed early in support of Water Street Mission and their facility for teens, Teen Haven.

AAA Lebanon

Saturday, December 14, 2024

AAA Lebanon staff will host a AAA Cares team at Wreaths Across America. They will help to lay wreaths at Fort Indiantown Gap. To join the AAA Cares team, contact assistant branch manager, Shelley Derr at sderr@aaacp.com.

December 1 - 31, 2024

AAA Lebanon will be collecting food items for the Lebanon County Christian Ministries Food Bank from their Fall Wish List.

Tuesday, April 9, 2024

AAA Lebanon closed for the day in support of Lebanon Christian Ministries where they took over the kitchen to make and serve a hot meal to local residents in need.

December 2023

AAA Lebanon collected items for homeless students in support of Communities in Schools of PA.

AAA Lewistown

November 1 - December 31, 2024

AAA Lewistown will be collecting non-perishable food, toiletries, and monetary donations in support of the Lewistown Presbyterian Church's Food Box.

Wednesday, September 18, 2024

AAA Lewistown closed for the day in support of the United Way of Mifflin-Juniata Day of Caring.

December 2023

AAA Lewistown collected items for Homeless Baskets in support of Center for Community Action.

AAA Lititz

October 22 - December 22, 2024

AAA Lititz is serving as a drop off location for the Lancaster Rescue Mission Food Drive 2024. HERE is a list of what's in need. You are invited to drop off donations during regular office hours.

Saturday, December 14, 2024

AAA Lititz will close for the day in Support of Wreaths Across America. They will host a AAA Cares team laying wreaths at Fairview Cemetery in Denver, PA. To join the AAA Cares team, contact branch manager, Cassie Allia at callia@aaacp.com.