Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Lancaster

Get involved with YWCA Lancaster and be a part of the movement for racial and gender equity! Whether through volunteering, attending events, or joining our advocacy efforts, you can help us eliminate racism, empower women, and promote justice in our community. Together, we can create lasting change!

Donate

Ways to Donate to YWCA Lancaster

Donate Online

From our web site, you can make your gift securely online. Several options are available:

  • Make a one-time gift.

  • Make a pledge with convenient monthly payments.

  • Make a gift in honor of or in memory of someone special.

  • Make a gift by mail.

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Planned Giving

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.

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

    • Fidget toys/ coloring supplies for use at the hospital

    • Amazon Wish List

    Kepler Hall Residence

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

    • New twin-size sheet sets, blankets, 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

    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.

Volunteer at YWCA Lancaster

Our mission is powered by comm-YOU-nity.

Join our mission and help us meet our mission by volunteering with us. Our diverse array of opportunities allows you to engage as much or as little as your schedule permits – from recurring commitments to special events and program support. Your assistance is invaluable in supporting the women and families we serve!

Ways to Volunteer

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Join a Committee

When you join the YWCA Lancaster, you not only support our outreach & mission programs, but you become part of a worldwide membership movement.

The World YWCA unites over 25 million women and girls in 125 countries through our affiliated, autonomous national associations. Membership is open to any individual, regardless of race, religion or gender.

Governance Committee

Finance Committee

Program Impact Committee

Property Committee

Mission Committee

Development Committee

Specialized Subcommittees:

  • Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center Advisory Committee

  • Racial Equity Profile Action Team

  • Human Resources Policy Committee

  • Marketing Committee

  • Membership Committee

  • YForward Committee

  • Special Events Committee (Race Against Racism & Women of Achievement)

  • Landscape Committee

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Act Now

Join the Equity Profile Action Group to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape and contribute to positive change in Lancaster. The Lancaster County Equity Profile is an invaluable resource that provides crucial insights into equity issues within the community. Your engagement is vital in promoting equity, justice, and a stronger, more inclusive community. Access the Lancaster Equity Profile today and be part of the movement towards a better future for all.

YWCA Action Center