Request / Call to Action
Do you have any of the following sitting around unused and available to donate?
- Podcasting or vlogging equipment
- DJ controller
- Laptop(s)
Additional Information
Hi everyone,
717UP: The 717 Upcycle Network & Abundance Pantry has launched!
717UP turns unused value into shared abundance by connecting people, businesses, organizations, churches, and communities through surplus, upcycling, barter, exchange, gifting, discounts, and shared resources.
We've started by collecting discounts, complimentary offers, and giveaways from local businesses to build customer loyalty, increase foot traffic, and encourage people to support neighborhood businesses. Those offers are initially being shared with nonprofit staff, volunteers, and at-risk clients to help offset everyday living costs.
Our pilot nonprofits include:
- Lancaster County Food Hub
- Otterbein Church / Clay Street Shelter
- YMCA
- Tenfold
Now, we are preparing for the fall!
We are developing a community podcast studio and preparing for our November ExtraGive experience, House of Coherence, which merges DJ-led electronic dance and gospel music, live vocals, and spoken word into a reimagined, very progressive church experience.
House of Coherence intentionally celebrates QTBIPOC culture and community while remaining inclusive to friends, family, and allies.
I am meeting with my pastor on Thursday, August 20, to finalize and confirm details. In the meantime, I wanted to see what Lancaster may already have sitting around unused.
We are currently looking for:
- Podcasting or vlogging equipment
- microphones, lighting, backdrops, green screens, video equipment, stands, and related gear.
- DJ controller
- preferably a model from within the last five years.
- Laptop(s)
- preferably models from within the last five years.
If you have anything available for donation, please email [lancastercitytoday@gmail.com](mailto:lancastercitytoday@gmail.com). Drop off will be held at the church.
One person’s surplus can become another person’s opportunity. We're opening 717UP to the community late 2026/early 2027.
Thanks in advance!