TEMPORARY LAYOFF · NOT PERMANENTREPORTED · NEWSAdded Dec 26, 2025

Furloughed Church World Service Lancaster Staff Seek Community Support

This is a temporary layoff, not a permanent job loss. The reporting this record is based on describes it as a furlough or temporary layoff — one the employer expects to recall workers from, rather than a permanent reduction. This event is excluded from our layoff totals.

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EMPLOYEES AFFECTED

300

EFFECTIVE DATE

Feb 16, 2025

What we know

Location: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Church World Service's Lancaster staff have been furloughed and are seeking support from the community. The furloughs have left employees in a challenging situation as they navigate the uncertainty of their employment status. The organization is reaching out for assistance to help its staff during this difficult time. While specific numbers of affected employees were not disclosed, the impact on the workforce is significant, prompting calls for community engagement and support.

Church World Service, Inc. cut 300 jobs in PA as of February 16, 2025.

LayoffTalk has tracked 3 layoff events at Church World Service, Inc. since February 2025, including 63 jobs documented in official WARN filings, with 2 additional events known from news reporting.