Supporting YWCA Lancaster in the 2022 ExtraGive

The Goal

We are proud of the women and families we serve and our over 100-year history of success in our community.  We look forward to the ability to help even more women and their families as well as remain on the forefront of social change. We are committed to listening, learning and leading to bring real change to the fight for racial and gender equity. As we embark on the next step of our journey together as YWCA Lancaster, we hope you will join us in the fight for peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.

“We are working to produce the first ever racial equity profile of this county. This is going to quantify the gaps in racial equity and the lost GDP because of these gaps. Another thing we’ll be doing is working very hard to bring our vision to life of adding affordable housing units within this building. And finally, we are going to continue to do what we’ve done the last couple of years. Listen, learn and lead on these issues.”

-Stacie Blake, CEO

The Give

As a non-profit agency, we simply can’t do it without the support of individuals such as yourself. While we receive funding from grants, government contracts, and community partnerships, it’s not enough to fully combat the ever-present problem of domestic violence, rape, sexual assault, and racial injustice. That’s why we must rely on the generosity of others in our community. These are not problems that will just go away, and they are not problems that can be ignored.

Systemic racism and sexism are deeply ingrained into the fabric of our society. From our schools, to real estate, to voting rights, we all have a role to play in dismantling these systems. Our work is not a zero-sum game. Everyone will benefit from eliminating racism and empowering women. As Ella Baker said, “Give light and people will find a way.” Your donation will help us bring light to the community.