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Why give?

  • Empower Our Community

    Your contribution supports programs that empower women, girls, female-identifying individuals, and their families, providing them with the resources, education, and opportunities they need to thrive.

  • Promote Racial Justice

    We are committed to fighting systemic racism and promoting racial justice through advocacy, education, and community engagement. Your donation helps fund these essential initiatives.

  • Support Victim Survivors

    Our Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center offers critical support and services to victim survivors, helping them heal and reclaim their lives. Your gift ensures that we can continue to provide these life-changing services.

  • Childcare and Education

    Quality childcare and educational programs are essential for the development and success of children. Your donation helps us provide safe, nurturing environments and enriching experiences for the youngest members of our community.

  • Workforce Development

    We empower individuals with the skills, resources, and support needed to achieve sustainable employment and economic self-sufficiency. Together, we’re building a stronger, more equitable community through opportunity and growth.

  • Building Community

    From building operations to finance and communications, every aspect of our organization works together to support and strengthen our community. Your support helps us maintain and grow these crucial operations.

Ways to Give

  • YWCA Lancaster gratefully accepts the following donations:

    Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center

    • Comfortable clothing for survivors- especially all genders and/or larger sizes- sweatpants, sweatshirts, hoodies

    • Underwear and sports bras-especially larger sizes, all genders

    • Travel shower products-shampoo, conditioner, body wash, face wipes, etc.

    • Fidget toys/ coloring supplies for use at the hospital

    Kepler Hall Residence

    • Shelf stable foods such as cereal, rice, soup, pasta, sauce

    • New twin size sheet sets; blanket, comforters, and towel sets.

    • New personal hygiene products for women, men, or children.  Body wash, shampoo and conditioner-for multi-textural hair, razors, toothpaste, combs, lotion, etc.

    Center for Racial and Gender Equity

    • Non-perishable snack or gift card to grocery stores for community Racial Equity Trainings and Racial Equity Action group meeting

    • New Coffee maker

    • Cultural or social justice decorations/art

    • Medium-large cloth basket

    YWonderful Kids Child Enrichment Program

    New Choices

      • Sheetz gas cards

      • Bus passes

  • When you give appreciated securities that you have owned for more than one year, you will receive two tax benefits:

    • You are entitled to a federal income tax deduction based on the current fair market value of the securities, regardless of their lower original cost.

    • You will be exempt from paying capital gains taxes on any increase in value—taxes you would pay if you sold the stock.

    Most transfers are made electronically and with ease by your broker.

    • Instruct your broker to electronically transfer your intended shares; and

    • Ask your broker to notify us once the transfer is complete.

    • Have your broker call Nancy O’Halloran with any questions: 717-869-5023

    Or

    • Hand-deliver them to us; or

    • Mail us the stocks and stock power in separate envelopes for your protection to:
      YWCA Lancaster
      110 N.Lime Street
      Lancaster, PA 17602
      Attn: Keith Bookert, CFO

  • Planned giving is a way of leaving a gift known as a charitable bequest to an organization through your will or living trust. You can also provide a Planned Gift by naming the YWCA Lancaster as a beneficiary in your insurance policy or retirement plan. By including a charitable bequest to YWCA Lancaster in your will or living trust, you are ensuring that we can continue our mission for years to come. Your gift also entitles your estate to an unlimited federal estate tax charitable deduction.

    YWCA Lancaster is partnering with FreeWill to provide quick and easy steps to leave your legacy on our mission!

  • Give a lasting gift to ensure YWCA Lancaster’s essential services continue.

    Contributions to YWCA Lancaster’s Endowment Fund are structured so that the principle amount contributed and invested remains intact, while Investment Income Annual Earnings are available for YWCA Lancaster to use to operate efficiently.

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