City Of Refuge Evangelism (C.O.R.E.)

City Of Refuge Evangelism (C.O.R.E.) Charles Whittington, Presiding Elder & Leader The center also accepts clothing donations and non-perishable food items.

The Harrisburg Outreach Center serves the local community with it's CORE ESSENTIALS (sm) PROGRAM by opening it's doors twice a month for the families in the community with various needs. We are open the 1sr and 3rd Tuesdays of each month from 6:00pm-8:00pm to support families that just need a hand in today's tough times. This community outreach allows families to recieve non-food, essential items

such as toiletries, cleaners, and baby needs in exchange for volunteering their time and giving something back to the community. Please contact the ministry at (717) 443-7999 to make arrangements for donations.

1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteo...
05/10/2026

1 John 1:9: "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness".

This past Saturday, we were able to supply around 30 hot showers, yummy snacks, hot coffee, cold drinks and lots of hugs...
05/10/2026

This past Saturday, we were able to supply around 30 hot showers, yummy snacks, hot coffee, cold drinks and lots of hugs.

We are truly grateful for each and every person we meet, talk to and pray with.

Zephaniah 3:17, “The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.”

Please meet Charles Whittington, C.O.R.E.’s Newest Leader. Pastor Scott Heiland, our Founding Leader, has currently step...
05/08/2026

Please meet Charles Whittington, C.O.R.E.’s Newest Leader. Pastor Scott Heiland, our Founding Leader, has currently stepped down and passed the mantle of leadership onto Charles.

We are all excited to see what the Lord has in store for this amazing ministry. Please continue to keep C.O.R.E. in your prayers as we continue to grow and reaching the lost at any cost!

Here is some information about our new Leader:
*Born & Raised: Washington D.C.
*Favorite Scripture: John 7:37-38
*Testimony: Charles’s life consisted of heavy drug use, gangs, served several prison/jail sentences. In 2005, while sitting in a County Prison cell, the Holy Spirit spoke to him and said, “Do you want to quit all of this and have a new life?” At that moment, Charles dedicated his life to the Lord and has been serving Him ever since!

We are truly grateful to have him on our team! 🎉

We are EXCITED that the Showers of Blessings are back up & running! We are now supplying hot showers 🚿💦 to Amiracle Comm...
05/03/2026

We are EXCITED that the Showers of Blessings are back up & running! We are now supplying hot showers 🚿💦 to Amiracle Community residents every Saturday from 9am-noon. 🎉

This past Saturday a few new volunteers came out to C.O.R.E. to help, bless, serve, minister and connect with everyone! 🙌

Psalm 34:8, “Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.” ❤️

We are truly grateful for our partnership with Helping The Harrisburg Family and Amiracle4sure, Inc.

04/30/2026

Please meet Stacy, another one of C.O.R.E.’s AMAZING volunteers! Stacy and her fiancée, Jeremy, joined our team a few months back, and what an awesome duo they are. Every time you see Stacy, she’s always smiling—especially when she’s serving.

Stacy’s favorite scripture is Romans 8:28: “And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose.”

We had a Birthday celebration with cake for one of our volunteers & for one of the residents at Amiracle Community. 🎉🥳We...
04/26/2026

We had a Birthday celebration with cake for one of our volunteers & for one of the residents at Amiracle Community. 🎉🥳

We had an EXCELLENT turnout at our 13th & Derry Sts location. There were many needs; we were blessed to be able to meet many of those needs (clothing, hot food, coffee, prayer, a hug and words of encouragement). ❤️

Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. They are plans for good and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope.” 🫶

The Lord has created us ALL with a purpose. He truly LOVES His creation! 🫶

We are truly grateful for our partnership with Helping The Harrisburg Family and Amiracle4sure, Inc. ❤️

We want to thank Impact Ministries of Pennsylvania for the snack donations. 🙌🙌🙌🙌

Kudos to our C.O.R.E. volunteers for their hard work and faithfulness! Truly, the Lord has blessed us with the BEST. 🙌Ev...
04/19/2026

Kudos to our C.O.R.E. volunteers for their hard work and faithfulness! Truly, the Lord has blessed us with the BEST. 🙌

Everyone we meet becomes family. No matter who they are or what their current living situation may be, we love each and every person with all our hearts. Jesus is truly in the midst of our fellowship and conversations. ❤️

Psalm 34:8, “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good; Blessed is the man who trusts in Him!” 🎉

We are truly thankful for our beautiful partnership with Helping The Harrisburg Family and Amiracle4sure, Inc. ❤️

We also want to thank Impact Ministries of Pennsylvania for the snack donations and the 6lbs of bacon (turkey/pork) that we served up this past Saturday. It went QUICK! 😋

We had a wonderful time serving and fellowshipping at both locations on this chilly Saturday morning.We handed out snack...
04/13/2026

We had a wonderful time serving and fellowshipping at both locations on this chilly Saturday morning.

We handed out snacks, hot coffee, water, fresh fruit, donuts at Amiracle Community. There was hot food, hot coffee, snacks, fresh fruit, sandwiches & clothing at our 13th & Derry Sts location.

We want to thank Impact Ministries of Pennsylvania for the generous donations of snacks. We would also like to thank Helping The Harrisburg Family & Amiracle4sure, Inc. for their partnership. ❤️❤️❤️

Psalm 133:1, “Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity.”

Matthew 28:6, “He is not here: for HE IS RISEN…”✝️❤️🙌We had a FRUITFUL Saturday at our 13th & Derry Sts location and at ...
04/05/2026

Matthew 28:6, “He is not here: for HE IS RISEN…”✝️❤️🙌

We had a FRUITFUL Saturday at our 13th & Derry Sts location and at Amiracle Community! We also had the privelage to pray with several, feed many and love on them ALL!

We were blessed with 3 new volunteers who came out and served. **If you live locally and have a heart to serve, please let us know - we would LOVE to have you!🎉🎉🎉

We are truly grateful for our partnership with Helping The Harrisburg Family & Amiracle4sure, Inc. ❤️

04/03/2026

He did this for YOU; He did this for ME. He didn’t have to do it, but He did.
We are forever grateful. John 3:16 ❤️❤️❤️

03/31/2026

Please meet Sammi, she is one of our faithful, sweet, hard-working volunteers at C.O.R.E. She just recently got baptized at her local church and is truly on fire for the Lord! 🔥

We LOVE having her on our team of volunteers - she’s awesome! ❤️

Psalms 46:5, “God is within her, she will not fall…” 🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌

Address

Every Saturday @ 13th And Derry Sts & Shanois St
Harrisburg, PA

Opening Hours

10am - 12pm

Telephone

+17174437999

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