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Can you believe we are 1/4 of the way through 2025?! We had a great month full of impact, innovation and inclusion as we continue celebrating our 100th anniversary! Take a look below at the highlights of March and check out what is upcoming in April.

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

Our annual Trike Race is back and we’re kicking (or pedaling) it up a notch in 2025 as United Way of Lancaster County celebrates its 100th year!

• WHEN: Tuesday, May 7th from 3:00PM to 6:00PM

• WHERE: Greenfield Campus (1740-1770 Hempstead Rd, 17601)

Grab 4 friends, coworkers or classmates and create a team to race against the competition. We'll provide the (adult!) tricycles, so you just need to bring your team spirit! After we crown the 2025 champion, we will celebrate their victory with a tailgate that includes a DJ, food trucks, and a fun array of yard games.

You can learn more about this popular and competitive event, register your team, and discover exciting sponsorship opportunities by clicking the link below.

All proceeds from this event benefit the essential programs and services of United Way of Lancaster County. Thank you for supporting your community!

LEARN MORE & REGISTER

PA State Rep. Nikki Rivera Visits 211

Recently, Pennsylvania State Representative Nikki Rivera (96^th District) sat down with our staff for an overview of the services 211 provides for Lancaster County and how 211 services can be of assistance to her constituents. Our team highlighted critical data on her district including top needs. We’re incredibly thankful to Rep. Nikki Rivera for taking time out of her schedule and for sharing how she can advocate for increased awareness of PA 211.

Leave a Legacy, Make an Impact

Did you know that planned giving is a powerful way to support the causes you care about while also receiving an array of tax benefits? Whether through a bequest in your will, a charitable trust, gift annuity, or donor advised fund (DAF), your generosity will help ensure United Way of Lancaster County will be able to continue its essential work into the future.

We encourage you to explore planned giving opportunities with your financial advisor to determine the best giving strategies for your goals and needs. By planning ahead, you can leave a legacy that reflects your values and makes a difference for generations to come.

Please contact us if United Way of Lancaster County is in your will or if you would like to discuss ways you can impact our work through planned giving. Call or email Kristy Gismot at 727-824-8111 or kgismot@uwlanc.org

Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute tax or legal advice.

THANK YOU TO VOLUNTEER CENTER SPONSOR:

Volunteer this Spring!

Spring is in the air and it’s a great time to volunteer in our community. Visit our newly updated Volunteer Center online to find a volunteer opportunity that matches your interests and schedule. We have opportunities for individuals, families, and groups. The Volunteer Center features volunteer needs that are regularly updated by nonprofits from around Lancaster County.

VISIT OUR WEBSITE

THANK YOU TO VITA SPONSORS:

Tax Day is April 15th!

April 15th is right around the corner – the official end to tax season. Take advantage of the appointments VITA still has available. Go to our website to schedule. Appointments are still available at our Columbia, Elizabethtown, Ephrata and Millersville locations or you can file online.

VITA services don’t end in April. We will be available over the summer months to prepare 2024 returns – as well as previous year returns, amendments and help you deal with any issues you may encounter with the IRS. More info to come on how to schedule and when we begin with our summer season.

SCHEDULE AN APPT.

Legacy Listening Sessions

United Way of Lancaster County has been preparing for our 100th anniversary by hearing from YOU, our community. Our team is conducting listening sessions focused on United Way's pillars: education, economic mobility, health, and volunteering. Our goal is for these Legacy Listening Session findings to help shape the future of our organization for the next 100 years.

We want to hear from you! Take the survey below to make your voice heard about Lancaster County. The results will be used to fuel our future.

TAKE SURVEY HERE

EITC Pre-K Sponsorship Partner Highlight

Una Vision (formerly Uni-Vision) Child Care, founded in 2015, is Pennsylvania’s first STAR 4 Spanish immersion early childhood education center. Champagne Domingo, the school’s director and founder, won ASSETS Great Social Enterprise Pitch in 2019 to build capacity for the school, and last year received recognition from the Biden Administration, including a visit from White House Staffers, upon receipt of $250,000 in ARPA funds for expansion.

The dual-language model is proven to improve brain development. A study by the American Councils for International Education found that dual-language immersion students outperformed their peers by 7-9 months in reading and math by the 5th grade. Ms. Domingo is very proud of the academic growth of school students – 2 children have been able to skip kindergarten completely and move to first grade after entering primary school.

A new location on 820 1st Street in Lancaster city is due to open right before the Summer and will have space for 50 students. Another center, just around the corner, will begin construction at the end of 2025 and will have the capacity to hold 100 students.

To get on the school’s waitlist visit: https://app.waitlistplus.com/Uni-VisionChildcare/Portal/Signup

By being on the waitlist, you will be one of the first to receive information on enrollment, center updates and our grand opening. You will also receive an invitation to our private Open House tour.

LEARN MORE ABOUT UNI VISION

For businesses interested in knowing more about EITC: https://www.uwlanc.org/educational-improvement-tax-credit/

Women United Annual Meeting

Women United is a giving circle full of individuals who are passionate about bettering the lives of Lancaster County women. By pooling resources, Women United makes meaningful invests in programs across the County that support women in furthering their education, improving their financial stability, and staying healthy.

Your donation of $250 or more grants you access to this giving circle. As a member, your vote helps guide the investment of your contributions at the Annual Meeting being held May 20th. Click HERE for more information and to make your donation.

Thank you to our current Women United members for supporting women in our community! Please save the date for the Annual Meeting.

Women United Annual Meeting:

Date: Tuesday, May 20th

Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Location: S. Dale High Leadership Center

RSVP HERE

CALLING ALL NONPROFITS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS:

We want to hear from you! One United Lancaster is now accepting content submissions for potential coverage. Whether it's a recent achievement, an upcoming event, or your perspective on local issues, we’d love to feature your voice. Please fill out the form below with your proposal or article:

SUBMIT SUGGESTIONS HERE

For events that are accepting RSVPs or selling tickets, click on the event name in the list below. And keep an eye out for more information on upcoming events for 2025!

Voices United: Money Matters: Building Financial Literacy - April 15th, 11am-12pm via Zoom

Trike Race - May 7th, 3-6pm @ Greenfield Lancaster (1740-1770 Hempstead Rd.)

Week of Caring - September 8-13th in various locations across the county.

Centennial Celebration - October 25th @ The Lancaster County Convention Center

VIEW MORE EVENTS HERE

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