TEMPORARY LAYOFF · NOT PERMANENTREPORTED · NEWSAdded Dec 26, 2025

Church World Service in Lancaster Furloughs Staff Due to Payment Freeze

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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EFFECTIVE DATE

Feb 27, 2025

What we know

Location: Lancaster, PA.

Based on news reporting.

Summary

Church World Service, Inc. in Lancaster has furloughed 50 staff members following a payment freeze imposed by the Trump administration. This decision comes as the organization faces financial challenges due to the halt in federal funding, which has significantly impacted its operations. The furloughs are part of a broader effort to manage the organization's budget during this uncertain period. The affected employees are primarily those involved in programs reliant on federal support, highlighting the direct consequences of the funding freeze on the workforce.

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.