Continuing to Improve Our Services

Our 211 Director, Patricia Espinosa-Vargas and Database Manager, Trish Houser spent the week at InformUSA’s Grand Gathering in Grand Rapids, Michigan with their Information and Referral colleagues across the nation. They each sat through sessions on how to improve processes for the Contact Center and learn about new innovations in this field of work. Both are ready to hit the ground running and begin implementing tips and tools they learned at the conference!

You're Invited to Women United's Annual Meeting!

Calling all Women United members, donors, and community members passionate about supporting and creating brighter futures for women in Lancaster County! Join us for the Women United Annual meeting and see the impact of this giving circle in action. 

This year, Women United contributions will provide essential grant funding to support programs providing needed educational opportunities to women in Lancaster County. Four grant finalists – Patients R Waiting, YWCA New Choices, Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, and ASSETS will present about their programs at the meeting and members will have the opportunity to vote how donations to Women United are invested in the community.  

Attendees who are not current members may become members during the meeting (or prior at the link below) by making a donation of $250+. Come and enjoy the culinary stylings of Cracked Pepper Catering and a social hour from 4:00-5:00 p.m., with presentations immediately following. If you have any questions, please contact Kristy Gismot at kgismot@uwlanc.org.  

The Results Are In!

VITA is celebrating another successful year. This year, 180 volunteers helped complete 10,306 income tax returns for FREE! We saved our community $2,813,538 in tax preparation fees and were able to bring $9,829,249 into the community in the form of refunds. Of those individuals receiving a refund, the average amount was $1,594. We would like to thank our volunteers who gave of their time – almost 13,300 hours! Your passion and dedication make a real difference in Lancaster County.

Newly Released ALICE Data

United Way of Pennsylvania released an updated ALICE (Asset Limited Income Constrained Employed) report this month. It shows an increase in households at or below the ALICE income threshold. In Lancaster County, 36% of households are forced to make tough choices, such as deciding between quality childcare or paying the rent — choices that have long-term consequences not only for their families, but for all. See more on the report below:

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 is coming 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.

United Way Night with the Lancaster Stormers!

After our Trike Race on May 7th, we will be hosting United Way Night at the Lancaster Stormers game vs. York Revolution at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Join us in celebrating another successful Trike Race. Our 2024 winners will be throwing out the first pitch!

We're Hiring!

Join our team of dedicated community change-makers! Take a look at our current open positions on our website, and keep an eye out for other opportunities coming soon!

Women United Annual Meeting - Wednesday, June 5th @ 4-6pm at S. Dale High Leadership Center (1861 William Penn Way)