- Published: January 10, 2026
Love the Hill Community Event – April 18, 2026
Love the Hill Community Event - April 18, 2026
The Pennsylvania National Guard Association (PNGAS) is pleased to announce its planned participation in a Love the Hill community event on April 18, 2026, in Harrisburg’s Allison Hill neighborhood. This volunteer opportunity will enable our members, supporters, and their families to engage in community service activities during the morning, followed by a community block party in the afternoon.
Join PNGAS in Serving Allison Hill – Register Now for April 18, 2026
Click "Register Now" below, then select "Add Record" under Event - Select "April 18th, 2026 - Spring Block Party / Church Day Out" . Under Church / Group Affiliation, select "PA National Guard"
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- Who: The Pennsylvania National Guard Association (PNGAS), in partnership with Love the Hill, an initiative of Wildheart Ministries (a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, FEIN 81-2194708). The event is open to PNGAS members, supporters, and their families.
- What: A volunteer opportunity featuring morning community service activities and an afternoon community block party, supporting neighborhood revitalization efforts in Allison Hill.
- When: Saturday, April 18, 2026. Specific times and schedule details will be confirmed as planning progresses.
- Where: Allison Hill neighborhood, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- Why: To provide PNGAS members and supporters with a meaningful opportunity to serve Pennsylvania communities, consistent with the National Guard’s tradition of leadership and civic engagement, while contributing to Love the Hill’s mission of fostering hope, addressing local needs, and promoting positive change through collaborative grassroots efforts.
About Love the Hill and Wildheart Ministries
Love the Hill is a community-focused initiative dedicated to transforming one of Harrisburg’s most challenged neighborhoods, Allison Hill. Operated by Wildheart Ministries, a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 2016 (FEIN 81-2194708), the initiative has been active in the neighborhood since 2013.
Its mission centers on living alongside residents facing significant hardships, including poverty, single parenthood, and cycles of violence and despair, while providing real love, comfort, and practical support. The organization works to empower community members to meet their own needs and to cultivate a shared sense of hope, possibility, and pride.
Key elements of Love the Hill’s work include:
- Quarterly block parties and community rallies
- Community-wide worship nights
- Regular food distributions
- Street cleanups and maintenance of public spaces
- Art installations to beautify and deter blight
- A network of community gardens to promote health and nutrition
Through sustained collaboration with residents, ministries, businesses, and local partners, Love the Hill has contributed to a notable shift in the neighborhood—from periods of high crime and despair toward greater community connection, reduced violence, and renewed optimism.
