CHAMBERSBURG – Thanks to the incredible generosity of local residents, this year’s Habitat for Humanity Used Book Sale brought in an impressive $34,000, a significant boost for Habitat’s ongoing homebuilding efforts. The community truly showed up with more than 60,000 donated items, including books, puzzles, games and movies, which filled the sale tables.
Proceeds from these donations will help purchase essential building materials for Habitat homes currently under construction in Chambersburg and Greencastle. The event was made possible through strong local partnerships. St. John’s United Church of Christ hosted the sale, providing both space and dedicated volunteers. BCM Payroll Services sponsored the event, while Patriot Federal Credit Union opened its branch locations for donation drop-offs.
Additional support came from Friends of Legal Services, who contributed supplies, sorting space and volunteers to keep the sale running smoothly.
“This is what the power of our community working together looks like,” said Mark Story, director of advancement for Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County. “We’re especially grateful to the volunteers at St. John’s Church and to the ambassadors from the Cumberland Valley Business Alliance for their hands-on help and enthusiasm.”
Leftover items from the sale were donated to other area nonprofits, with the remainder sold in bulk, ensuring that nothing went to waste. Mark your calendars: the next Used Book Sale is scheduled for Oct. 23–25, 2026.
About Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County
Founded in 1994, Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County has partnered with local families to build 61 homes throughout the county. The organization works to make its vision a reality: “A world where everyone has a decent place to live.” By increasing access to safe, affordable housing, Habitat helps strengthen Franklin County as a place where everyone can live, work, worship, study and play.
To learn how you can make a difference, contact Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County at [email protected] or 717-267-1899.
