With deep sadness, Hope Within Ministries of Elizabethtown, PA, acknowledges the recent passing of Brian Sturgis, one of the founders of the Ministry. Brian began Hope Within together with his wife, Donita, in 2002. Their vision was to demonstrate the love of their Lord, Jesus Christ, by providing medical care for the disadvantaged among us. Brian was meticulous in planning and attention to detail, tireless in work ethic and commitment to the mission, and boundless in generosity. The culture of Hope Within reflects those values to this day, part of the solid foundation on which Hope Within could grow and flourish.
It would be impossible to tally how many people have benefitted from Brian’s time, talent, and devoted care in the years since. His obedience to God’s calling, sacrificial service, and faithful leadership over many years were an integral part of building Hope Within into what it is today. We are deeply grateful to God for the opportunity to have known and served with Brian. His life verse was also the founding verse for Hope Within:
“We have this hope as an anchor for our souls, firm and secure.” – Hebrews 6:19
This truth guides us at Hope Within as we seek to faithfully pursue the vision and work that Brian laid out at the beginning, to share Christ’s love in practical ways, treating those in need with dignity and respect to the glory of our Lord Jesus. We praise God for the life of Brian Sturgis and thank Him for the example of living for Christ that is his legacy. We call on the community to join us in prayer for his family and many friends.
The HWCHC offers free primary healthcare services for medically uninsured low income residents of Lancaster, Lebanon and Dauphin Counties.
Hope Within Counseling is offered on a self-pay, income-based sliding scale fee and there are no other eligibility requirements.
We offer donation-based oral health screenings, education, cleanings, sealings, fillings, and extractions.
Due to high demand, the dental program is limited to patients that are connected to Hope Within primary care.
Our Mission is to share God’s love with people in need through the provision of health care services, dental care, sound counsel and related education.
Hope Within was co-founded in 2002 by Brian & Donita Sturgis with the dream of providing primary health care to the uninsured low-income residents of Lancaster, Dauphin, and Lebanon Counties.
Through the grace and goodness of God, we are excited to share His love by offering excellent and free primary medical, low-cost sliding scale counseling, and donation-based dental care via the hands of more than thirty volunteers medical, dental providers, therapists, and nurses.
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Call us at (717)367-9797 to get started and see if you are eligible.
You are an eligible patient if you...
● Reside in Dauphin, Lancaster or Lebanon
County;
● Have an income under 250% of the Federal Poverty Level
● Are medically uninsured OR have medical assistance with lack of a reasonably accessible medical home.
Hope Within Ministries is generously staffed by a pool of dedicated volunteers. As such, the hours the center operates are variable and based on volunteer availability.
Please contact the office at (717)367-9797 to make an appointment.
Hope Within relies on and is immensely grateful for the generous support from both medical and non-medical volunteers. Volunteer opportunities exists for health care providers, reception/front office service, nursing, help with fundraising or community outreach events, and miscellaneous ministry projects and needs. We would love to hear from you as to ways you would like to get involved.