Bright Side Opportunities Center

For over 20 years, Bright Side Opportunities Center has been transforming lives within the walls of our community hub in Southwest Lancaster City. We proudly carry forward the mission and vision established by Rev. Butcher, dedicated to serving the diverse families and individuals of Lancaster City. Created to address the unique needs of our community, Bright Side provides a wide range of services and resources to offer opportunities for all—especially the youth—to thrive emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

At the heart of our organization is a strong commitment to individual achievement and community strengthening. We do this through collaboration and by offering educational and inclusive programs designed to empower everyone who walks through our doors.

Our vision is to empower, impact, and influence our community for a positive purpose, while our core values—Diversity, Respect, Integrity, Servant Heart, and Collaboration—guide our every action. We strive to act courageously, serve with empathy, promote teamwork, and lead by example, ensuring that each individual has the opportunity to succeed and that our collective efforts strengthen the whole community.

Bright Side Opportunities Center also holds firm to its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). DEI is not just a statement for us—it is a fundamental part of our history, culture, and identity. We are dedicated to creating an environment where every person, regardless of background, has the opportunity to thrive emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

As we look forward to the Extra Give 2025, our goal is to raise $50,000. These funds will help us continue our mission, transform lives, and keep the lights on so that we can keep serving our community with programs and services that empower and uplift. Extra Give is a wonderful opportunity to come together, and with your support, we can ensure that Bright Side remains a beacon of hope and opportunity for years to come.

EXTRAGIVE EVENT

🍽️ Beef & [Root] Beer  

📅 Date: November 21, 2025

🕓 Time: 11:00am-1:00pm

📍 Location: Bright Side Opportunities Center, 515 Hershey Ave., Lancaster, PA 17603

Join us for Beef & [Root] Beer at Bright Side Opportunities Center!

🥩 Free Lunch served from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM🍺 

💛 Stations available to give back during the ExtraGive

Come enjoy great food and community, all while supporting Bright Side Opportunities Center during this special day of giving!

Who We Are

Bright Side Opportunities Center was created to address the unique needs of southwest Lancaster City by offering a wide range of services and resources to provide opportunities for all, especially the youth within our community. We believe a strong community is made up of healthy individuals, and focus our efforts on providing opportunities for people to thrive emotionally, physically, and intellectually.

We cannot achieve our goals without the wonderful support of community partners like you.

We would like to invite you to a community meal to celebrate our extraordinary community on November 22nd from 1pm-3pm. If you are unable to join us, please consider clicking the Extraordinary Give link at the bottom of this email on November 22nd to make a tax deductible donation to Bright Side Opportunities Center.