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As we conclude our centennial year, we reflect with deep gratitude on a century of generosity, partnership, and community impact. During our 18-month Centennial Campaign, we set an ambitious fundraising goal of $5 million—and thanks to the extraordinary commitment of our donors, we not only met that goal, we surpassed it. Together, you helped raise $5.3 million to strengthen our work across Lancaster County.
The centennial was an important milestone, but it also reinforced what has guided United Way for a century—our work is ongoing, and our responsibility to this community continues. We have always evolved to meet the moment, and we are doing so once again.
In the past year, in response to funding cuts and growing need, we redirected resources to address urgent food and shelter insecurity through the creation of our Food and Shelter Fund. We also convened community partners to respond to reductions in SNAP and other benefits impacting families right here in Lancaster County. This ability to listen, adapt, and act is part of our DNA—and has been for a century.
There is much to share as this next chapter takes shape. We are preparing to move into a new home, and refreshed branding is rolling out across the United Way network later this year. Most importantly, we are launching a new strategic plan that clearly defines how we will measure progress, strengthen local organizations, and empower individuals and families across Lancaster County.
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