Ways to Give

There are many ways to get involved at YWCA Lancaster

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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

    Kepler Hall Residence

    Child Enrichment Program

    YWCA Lancaster:

  • 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 Fran Miliano with any questions:

    • E: fmiliano@ywcalancaster.org

      T : 717-742-5985 x 276

    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.

Ways to Volunteer