What We Do
The Department of Neighborhood Engagement (DoNE) was established to invest and actively work with residents in providing and connecting to City and partner resources to realize solutions and improve the quality of life for all City of Lancaster residents. The DoNE office creates opportunities for dialogue, information sharing, partnership, civic leadership building, and action between the City government and neighborhood residents.
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Meet Police Captain Sonja Stebbins Office of Neighborhood Engagement
28 and ½ years. 28 and ½ years dedicated to the Police Bureau. 28 and ½ years dedicated to the Ci…
Meet Housing Inspector Wilfredo Perez Office of Neighborhood Engagement
In Lancaster City, the Bureau of Code Compliance and Inspections provides for the safety and welfare…
Meet Executive Assistant Bernie Burkholder Office of Neighborhood Engagement
In local government, internal and external perceptions vary from job to job. For Bernie Burkholder, …
Meet the Housing Lead Team Office of Neighborhood Engagement
For Elyse Poy, Karen Bousquet, Jaclyn Beltrami, and Darren Parmer, the daily tasks and challenges of…
Redevelopment of 250 College Avenue Department of Community Planning & Economic Development Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
See below for notes from the May 20, 2019 public meeting regarding resident priorities for the redev…
Meet Fire Chief Scott Little Office of Neighborhood Engagement
As the ideas of providing an insight to…
Neighbor of the Month: Darlene Byrd Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Congratulations to Darlene Byrd, who was named Neighbor of the Month for November!
City Program Honored by Leadership Lancaster Office of Neighborhood Engagement
The Neighborhood Leadership Academy, an initiative implemented this year by the Mayor’s Office of Ne…
Neighbor of the Month: Suzan Matos Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Congratulations to Suzan Matos, who was named Neighbor of
the Month for October!
Neighbor of the Month: Ricardo Almodovar Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Congratulations to Ricardo Almodovar, who was named Neighbor
of the Month for September!
City of Lancaster Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
The City of Lancaster will observe Hispanic Heritage Month, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, through severa…
City of Lancaster announces Certified Welcoming status Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
The City of Lancaster, in partnership with many community benefit organizations and businesses, is c…
North Plum Street Housing Update Bureau of Code Compliance & Inspections Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
To ensure the safety of city residents, seven houses were condemned for significant structural issue…
Neighbor of the Month: Luis Gonzalez Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Congratulations to our August Neighbor of the Month, Luis Gonzalez! Luis, of the first block of Che…
Fall 2019 Love Your Block Mini-Grant Applications Now Open Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Beginning August 13, the Fall 2019 round of Love Your Block mini-grant applications is now available…
Annual Youth Week Proclamation Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
To honor America’s junior citizens for their accomplishments and give recognition of their services …
Lunch with the Mayor Locations Announced Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Today the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement announced locations selected for Lunch with th…
Mayor’s Block Party Recipients Announced Mayor’s Office Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Today the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement announced the 2019 recipients of the …
Love Your Block Mini-Grant Recipients Begin Projects Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Recipients of Love Your Block mini-grants will soon begin beautification and cleanup projects on How…
Neighborhood Leaders Academy Begins Office of Neighborhood Engagement
The first cohort of Neighborhood Leaders Academy kicked off their six-week training and gr…
Love Your Block Mini-Grant Recipients Announced Office of Neighborhood Engagement
The Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Engagement is pleased to announce the recipients of nine Love Your Block mini-grants, in…
New Initiatives Champion Strong Neighborhoods Office of Neighborhood Engagement
This Valentine’s Day, the Mayor’s Office o…
Nominations Open for Neighbor of the Month Office of Neighborhood Engagement
Great neighbors are an essential part of strong neighborhoods, but many great neighbors go unrecognized by those who don 
Upcoming Events
Jan
28
2020
Jan
29
2020
Lunch with the Mayor
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Alley Kat
The public is invited to join Mayor Sorace for lunch throughout the year. Lunch with the Mayor will allow Mayor Sorace to meet with residents in a casual environment where she can learn more about them and their neighborhoods.
Feb
3
2020
Community Police Working Group Town Hall
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Masonic Lodge No. 43
The Community Police Working Group invites Lancaster city residents to attend a series of town hall meetings slated for February, where the group will present its vision and mission, solicit feedback, and gather community input to shape future goals for the group.
Feb
10
2020
Community Police Working Group Town Hall
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Crispus Attucks Community Center
The Community Police Working Group invites Lancaster city residents to attend a series of town hall meetings slated for February, where the group will present its vision and mission, solicit feedback, and gather community input to shape future goals for the group.
Feb
20
2020
Community Police Working Group Town Hall
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Bright Side Opportunities Center
The Community Police Working Group invites Lancaster city residents to attend a series of town hall meetings slated for February, where the group will present its vision and mission, solicit feedback, and gather community input to shape future goals for the group.
Feb
26
2020
Lunch with the Mayor
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Light of the World Church
The public is invited to join Mayor Sorace for lunch throughout the year. Lunch with the Mayor will allow Mayor Sorace to meet with residents in a casual environment where she can learn more about them and their neighborhoods.