We're building something we hope outlasts us—a place where people know each other, look out for each other, and make good things happen together.

The New Cumberland Collective started in 2022 with a simple question: what if we just started making things happen in our community?

So we did.

Learn more about our projects & events

The events are fun, but they're not the end goal. We want to live in a place where neighbors know each other. Where people start things—clubs, businesses, art projects, whatever they're into. Where public spaces feel vibrant and lived-in. Where more people see something they want to make or change and just go do it.

Our 4 Priorities

We love experimenting with building the kind of community we want to live in. We're figuring it out as we go. But these are the things that guide us, and we invite you to join us.

1. Make it easy to meet other people

Meeting people is hard. We create spaces and reasons to connect—low-pressure, no agenda, just people getting to know each other.

2. Organize community-driven events & projects

We love helping members of the community bring their idea to life, whether it’s a new event or a way to improve the community we live in.

3. Support local & emerging artists

Creatives make communities better. We work to give local and emerging artists platforms, fair compensation, and visibility.

4. Create more community builders
(like you 👀)

We're not here to be gatekeepers. We want to help people develop the skills and confidence to lead their own projects and initiatives.

We're led by a volunteer board from across the region.

  • Drew Lawrence

    he/him // Founder & President // Creative organizer, freelancer, and Borough Council member. Loves all things local.

  • Pam Cullen

    she/her // Vice President // Grew up near New Cumberland, returned after two decades away. Focused on film, music, and community service.

  • Sandi Kraybill

    she/her // Treasurer // 40+ years in the borough. Has organized more committees & programs than she can count.

  • Jon Crum

    he/him // Works in environmental and transportation planning. Passionate about safe streets, sustainability, and the community garden.

  • Skye Leppo

    she/her // Local media & marketing professional. Chose New Cumberland specifically because she wanted a place to get involved.

  • Tim Servinsky, Jr.

    he/him // Performer and public opinion researcher at Penn State Harrisburg. Loves data, theater, and escape rooms.

  • Cady Sullivan

    she/her // Works in healthcare fundraising. Competes in dog sports with her Australian shepherd, Wren.

  • Avary Sassaman

    she/her // Background in comms, higher ed, and environmental nonprofits. Cares deeply about wildlife, literature & building community

  • Em Kase

    they/them // Disabled and queer artist and performer. Actor and stage manager across Harrisburg-area theaters.

  • Jenny Kempf

    she/her // CPA by trade, connector at heart. Army veteran and trauma-informed breathwork facilitator.

  • Charlie Young

    he/him // CPA, journalist-turned-accountant, and tree-hugging would-be guitar hero. Married into a third-generation New Cumberland family.

Join the collective!

  • Jump into our Discord

    Our community Discord server is where neighbors and like-minded locals can connect between events.

    Join the Discord

  • Volunteer with us

    Help us pull off events—setup, tear down, and anything in between.

    Sign up to volunteer

  • Come to something

    Show up to an event. Meet people. See what we’re about.

    View upcoming events