Happy Halloween! We're back again to deliver an exciting installment of United News (almost as exciting as pumpkin shaped Reese's!) Before you head out to Trick-or-Treat tonight, we hope you take a look to see what we've been up to this month and see what's coming up for the rest of 2024!

Where to Call Guides are back!


At last! Our popular Lancaster County Where To Call When You Need Help (Donde LLamar Cuando Necesite Ayuda) has been updated for 2024-2025 and is available for pick up at United Way of Lancaster County offices. Simply visit https://www.PA211East.org to send us an email.


Note: We are able to mail one copy of the Guide, quantities above that must be picked up.

Announcing United Way of Lancaster County’s Centennial Campaign Cabinet Members 


As we prepare to celebrate United Way of Lancaster County’s centennial milestone, we are focused on honoring the past and preparing for the future. Throughout our history, community volunteers have made up a Campaign Cabinet to develop and assist with the implementation of our annual campaign. The expertise, connections, and efforts of these individuals have been vital to local fundraising efforts and United Way’s impact throughout Lancaster County.  



In honor of the support and dedication of past Campaign Cabinet Chairs and in preparation for the future, we have created a unique cabinet structure. Cabinet Chairs from recent past campaigns will Chair the Centennial Campaign Cabinet. A Chair Emeritus position, in honor of one of our former Presidents, has also been created. Ambassadors round out the Cabinet, as emerging leaders who represent the future of Lancaster County.  

 

Cabinet Chairs: Mike Frey (Traditions Bank), Robin Stauffer (High Foundation), Steve Nieli (High Family Office), Scott Burky (RKL) 



Chair Emeritus: Susan Eckert (Eckert Group, former United Way President) 



Honorary Chairs: Walt Legenstein (retired, Certified Carpet), Jim Shreiner (retired, Fulton Bank), Nevin Cooley (retired, High Companies), Roger Moyer (retired, PNC), Steve Stockwell (The Stockwell Group), Bethany Novis (RKL), Dominic Rice (Chicago Faucets Company), Greg Lefever (S&T Bank), Ben Bamford (TRUE Commercial Real Estate), Dave Hosler (retired, Murray) 



Cabinet Ambassadors: Brooke Smith (UGI Utilities), Salena Coachman (Armstrong), Dr. Ericka Powell (WellSpan Ephrata Hospital), Maian McCauley (M&T Bank), Sam Kulp (Univest) 



We are truly grateful for the involvement of each member of the Centennial Campaign Cabinet, and look forward to the relationships that will develop and the impact in the community that will be achieved.  

Welcome, Nadia and Rey!



United Way of Lancaster County welcomes our new Office Administrator, Nadia Ben-Nasr (she/her) and PA 211 East ERAP Application Support Specialist, Rey Keglovitz (she/they). We are excited to add their amazing support and talents to our team.

Nadia Ben-Nasr (she/her), Office Administrator

Rey Keglovitz (she/they), PA 211 East ERAP Application Support Specialist

THANK YOU TO VITA PLATINUM SPONSOR:

VITA is Looking for YOU!


There is still time to sign up to volunteer for our 2025 tax season. We are looking for individuals who are interested in preparing taxes while making a lasting impact in our community. Our face-to-face meetings have ended, but we do have a recorded session at the link below. 


 We’d love to have you as part of our team!! Any questions, contact us at vita@uwlanc.org

Legacy Listening Session


United Way of Lancaster County will be celebrating 100 years in 2025. To prepare for the next century, 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.

 

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

THANK YOU, Fresh Clean Threads!


United Way of Lancaster County extends a heartfelt thank you to Fresh Clean Threads for their generous donation of 44 pallets of clothing. The donation allowed us to provide boxes and pallets of clothing to 17 nonprofits in Lancaster County that serve people of all ages. In addition, we are partnering with United Way of York County to provide nine pallets of clothing that will benefit nonprofits in their area. A special thank you to Paul Davis of Central PA, which provided storage space to house the donation and aided in the distribution. 

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th! Whether you are going to the polls, or voting by mail - make your voice heard!


**Mail-in Voting Deadline: Completed mail-in ballots must be received by 8:00 pm election day.

For answers to your election questions please visit the link below.




FAQs

For personalized voting information, including finding your polling place and to see what’s on your ballot at the link below.

Vote 411

• ExtraGive is Friday, November 22nd! We hope you will consider supporting United Way of Lancaster County during this day of giving.

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