We are United in Impact!

United Way of Lancaster County hosted United in Impact, an event to announce the 8 funding opportunities and 57 grants that have been awarded to 45 nonprofits at Tellus360 on July 16th. These grants totaled a committed and leveraged $2,231,398.55 of funding across the Lancaster community.

Welcome New Staff & Board!

We've been busy adding new change-makers to the United Way Team! We have recently added 5 new staff members and 1 new board member. Please join us in welcoming Jennifer Groff to the Board of Directors! Jennifer is the Vice President

of the LG Health Foundation with Penn Medicine/Lancaster General Health.

And new staff members:

• Adrianna Collman, PA 211 East Resource Navigator
• Brittany Dempsey, Resource Development Coordinator
• Jarissa Johns (formerly with 211), Volunteer Manager
• Kellan Kernisky, Resource Development Coordinator
• Daphnee McMaster, Digital Content Manager
• Maria Torres, Controller

Thank you, Northampton County!

PA 211 East would like to extend their sincere thanks to the County of Northampton for renewing their financial support for Information and Referral services. During a time when financial resources are limited, their continued support of 211 for their residents is valued as together we strive to ensure a healthy and thriving Northampton County.

August is National Make a Will Month



— a perfect time to consider the importance of creating a plan for your and your family’s financial future by completing your will!  

United Way has teamed up with FreeWill for a brand-new way to make sure everyone in our community is living their best possible lives. FreeWill provides a free, intuitive way to write your will. Follow the button below to begin your will at no cost to you.

As you reflect on how to allocate your assets, we hope you will consider supporting causes that align with your values and the needs of your community. Leaving a gift in your will to loved ones and charities that you care about is a popular and impactful form of giving. There are also planned giving options that provide opportunities for you to support your preferred charities while preserving resources for yourself during your lifetime.  

If you’re interested in learning more about how to support United Way of Lancaster County through planned giving, please email Kristy Gismot at campaign@uwlanc.org.  

Still Need Tax Assistance?

Even though tax season is over, VITA is still helping individuals who need help preparing their taxes or with letters received from the IRS.

If you are eligible and haven’t applied for a rent or property tax rebate, there is still time!

To schedule an appointment for any of these services, call 211 to set up a time.  

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.

Volunteer at the Back to School Event

The 13th Annual Back to School Event hosted by Representative Mike Sturla and Representative Ismail Smith Wade-El will be on Sunday, August 18, and we need your help! The event is 100% volunteer-run, with hundreds of community volunteers coming together to benefit students and their families. 

Volunteer signups are open now, with a variety of volunteer roles and times to fit your schedule. For more information and to volunteer please visit the link below.

Week of Caring 2024

For over 30 years, United Way of Lancaster has gathered volunteers to serve throughout Lancaster County for the annual Day of Caring. Each year, hundreds of volunteers donate their time and talents. The event provides an opportunity for volunteer groups to connect and build long-lasting relationships with community partners, as well. Last year, we expanded the event to Week of Caring to accommodate more projects and honor the availability of our nonprofit partners. Over 500 volunteers participated in the first Week of Caring, and we aspire to connect even more in 2024!

We are currently working with community partners and adding their service projects. A link to the project sign-up form is below for any organization interested. We encourage projects of all sizes and skill sets, and do our best to match volunteers with each service opportunity.

This year Week of Caring will take place from September 8th to September 14th. We will kick off these days of service on September 8th with One World Festival at F&M College. The rest of the week will be devoted to our project sign-ups.