Founded in 2017, The Cottage was established to assist women in crisis and their dependent children while they search for permanent housing. Since then, our focus has shifted to help any family in the Penn Manor School District (PMSD) area who is experiencing housing insecurity.

Interested in supporting us? Checks should be made payable to Millersville Community Church with “The Cottage” in the memo line. Checks may be dropped off (Monday to Thursday, 9am to 4pm) or mailed to the church office at 163 W. Frederick Street, Millersville, PA 17551. You can support us by attending our events (see the tab at the top of the page. We appreciate all of you!!

We're excited to announce our upcoming Online Silent Auction, taking place Monday, September 15 through Friday, September 26, 2025. This event will be widely promoted online (via our website, email, and social media) and in print (Lancaster Newspaper and three of EPC’s Advertiser/Merchandiser publications), as well as through flyers distributed to local businesses.

You can support us in the following ways:

Become a Sponsor

Make a financial contribution at one of our sponsorship levels:

  • Platinum – $1,000

  • Gold – $500

  • Silver – $250

  • Copper – $100

Sponsors will be recognized in all promotional materials and prominently displayed on the auction platform. Your contribution will help cover advertising expenses and payment processing fees—ensuring that more of the auction proceeds go directly to the families we serve.

Donate an Item or Prize

We also welcome donations of:

  • Gift cards

  • Coupons

  • Themed gift baskets

  • Any items that highlight your business

All contributions are tax-deductible, as The Cottage is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Important Note:
Please deliver or mail your donation to the church at 163 W. Frederick St., Millersville, or contact us to arrange pickup by Friday, September 5, 2025. This ensures we have time to photograph and upload your item to the auction platform.

Thank You!
Your generosity directly supports families in our community during their time of greatest need. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and hope to hear from you soon.

 Warm regards,

Diane Duell, co-founder of The Cottage, on behalf of the Fundraising Committee

dduell204@gmail.com or 717-872-4834