Donna Hale retired from teaching Criminal Justice at Shippensburg University to attend Lancaster Theological Seminary (LTS). After graduating from LTS, she completed Clinical Pastoral Education at Hershey Medical Center. She is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, serving her local church as a "Community Chaplain." She listens to and responds to the requests of local agencies to assist individuals struggling with difficult life situations. Most days, Chaplain Donna listens to the stories of individuals who need compassionate care and guidance. In 2018, Donna saw a need to help people due to the opioid epidemic. She formed a G.R.A.N.D.S. support group and found sponsorships from the Sadler Health Center (Carlisle) and the YWCA Carlisle.