Maximizing Impact & Exploring Planned Giving

As we welcome the holiday season, it’s the perfect time to reflect on the impact we can make together. Here are ways two of our programs have been serving the community in December with the support of our donors.  

211 Call Center:

Our 211 team works 365 days a year, 24/7 to provide free confidential support and referrals to those in need of services and resources. Throughout the month of December, 211 connected 1,200 Lancaster County families with food boxes from our partnership with LCPN, helping bring comfort to those in need over the holiday season.  

Volunteer Center:

Our Volunteer Center connected close to 2,000 individuals with volunteer opportunities to support those in need last year. During this holiday season, team members have been busy connecting caring individuals with paths to spread some cheer through our Annual Holiday Giving Guide. This guide is packed with opportunities for community members to make a difference — whether it’s decorating local centers, preparing meals, organizing toy drives, or distributing winter clothing, our Volunteer Center is matching caring volunteers with nonprofits and neighbors in need. 



Your support, no matter the amount, brings hope and opportunity to our community. Make a difference with a donation to United Way of Lancaster County before the year ends!

MLK Day Volunteering!

Join us for MLK Day on January 20, 2024, as we honor Dr. King's legacy by engaging in meaningful community service. United Way collaborates with nonprofits to host service projects, connecting them with corporate teams eager to make a difference.

Additionally, we are looking for volunteers to assist with scheduling for VITA, helping to organize tax appointments for those in need during the tax season. Your support will make a direct impact on our community!

To get involved, visit our Get Connected platform or sign up as a VITA Volunteer Scheduler at the links below:

Tax Season is Here!

It’s time to make an appointment to have your taxes prepared for free! Scheduling will open TOMORROW, January 1st online. 

Click here to schedule. 

On January 2nd, you can call 211 to schedule with an operator. 

VITA has 15 locations available around Lancaster County. Click here to find a location that works best for you. 

*Households making $70,000 or less are eligible for in-person tax appoitments. Those making over $70,000 can still use our services online with MyFreeTaxes.

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.

Pre-K EITC

Thank you to the generous local businesses for transforming their tax dollars to pre-k scholarships through the Pre-Kindergarten Educational Improvement Tax Credit Program (Pre-K EITC.) So far this year, we’ve received a total of $70,000, which is an increase of 32% over last year. Through this program, families attending our partner pre-schools can access tuition assistance for high quality early learning programs, preparing young learners for success in their K-12 pathways. 

This year’s contributors are PPL, Avalon Insurance, Orrstown Bank, Truist, United Health Services of Pennsylvania, Capital Blue Cross and M&T Bank. 

Our 2024-2024 Community Report

See how YOU helped us make an incredible impact in Lancaster County this past year and take a look towards our future!

Tim Stuhldreher, OUL Editor to Retire

After years of dedicated service, Tim Stuhldreher, Editor of One United Lancaster, is retiring. Under his leadership, One United Lancaster evolved from a Covid-response website into a trusted, award-winning news source for Lancaster County. Tim’s commitment to quality journalism has earned the organization 13 Keystone Media Awards, cementing its reputation as a cornerstone of local news. His vision, hard work, and passion for the community will be greatly missed, and his legacy will continue to shape Lancaster’s media landscape for years to come. The whole United Way of Lancaster County team wishes Tim well as he conquers new endeavors! If you or your organization has been positively impacted by One United Lancaster or Tim's reporting, please tell him at the link below: