Ways to Give

Your Gift Creates Lasting Change

When you give to YWCA Lancaster, you help create opportunities for women, families, and individuals throughout our community while advancing racial and gender equity. Your support funds life-changing programs, strengthens advocacy efforts, and helps build a future where everyone can thrive.

Every gift makes a difference. Join a community of donors committed to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.

Explore the many ways you can support YWCA Lancaster and create lasting change.

Make a Gift Today

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.

Checks can be mailed to: YWCA Lancaster | 110 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602

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Giving Opportunities

In-Kind Donations & Wish Lists

Support our programs by donating items that directly benefit the individuals and families we serve.

Program Wish List

Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center

Kepler Hall Residence

Child Enrichment Program

YWCA Lancaster General Needs

Endowment Fund

Create Impact for Generations

A gift to the YWCA Lancaster Endowment Fund helps ensure our mission continues for generations to come. Contributions are invested through the Lancaster County Community Foundation, allowing the principal to remain intact while investment earnings provide ongoing support for YWCA Lancaster's programs and operations.

What Can I Give?

The Foundation accepts a variety of gifts, including:

· Cash

· IRA distributions and Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

· Appreciated stocks and securities

· Real estate

· Bequests through wills and estates

· Other complex assets

Sponsorship Opportunities

Support the mission of YWCA Lancaster by sponsoring one of our events throughout the year. Sponsorships provide meaningful visibility for your business or organization while helping expand programs and services that strengthen our community.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Fran Miliano at FMiliano@ywcalancaster.org

Planned Giving Through FreeWill

YWCA Lancaster partners with FreeWill to provide free, easy-to-use tools that help you support our mission while planning for your future, protecting both your family and your legacy.

Why Include YWCA Lancaster in Your Will?

  • Continue using your assets during your lifetime

  • Potentially reduce estate taxes

  • Create a lasting legacy of impact

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Stocks, Securities & Mutual Funds

Many donors choose to contribute appreciated assets rather than cash.

Benefits

  • Potentially greater tax savings than cash gifts

  • Avoid capital gains taxes

  • Receive a charitable tax deduction when eligible

  • Create immediate impact through your gift

How It Works

  1. Transfer appreciated securities directly to YWCA Lancaster

  2. Receive documentation for your gift

  3. Assets are sold and proceeds support our programs and services.

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Tax-Smart Giving Options

Benefits

  • Receive an immediate tax deduction

  • Recommend grants when it's convenient for you

  • Support YWCA Lancaster today and in the future

How It Works

  1. Complete this form.

  2. Connect to your Donor-Advised Fund account.

  3. Submit your grant recommendation.

  4. Your fund administrator sends the grant directly to YWCA Lancaster.

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs)

A Donor-Advised Fund allows you to make charitable contributions, receive an immediate tax deduction, and recommend grants to charitable organizations over time.
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Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

A Qualified Charitable Distribution is a tax-efficient option for individuals age 70½ or older who wish to make a direct gift from their IRA.

Benefits

  • May reduce taxable income

  • Can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)

  • Supports YWCA Lancaster immediately

How It Works

  1. Provide your gift details through our online form.

  2. Submit the required paperwork to your financial institution.

  3. Funds are typically distributed within 5-10 business days.

  4. Your gift directly supports our mission.

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Cryptocurrency Donations

Donating cryptocurrency is a secure and tax-smart way to support YWCA Lancaster.

Benefits

  • May reduce taxable income

  • Can count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)

  • Supports YWCA Lancaster immediately

How It Works

  1. Use this secure tool.

  2. Select from more than 100 supported cryptocurrencies.

  3. Complete your donation.

  4. Funds are converted and directed to YWCA Lancaster.

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Notify Us of Your Future Gift

Share Your Gift Intent

If you have included YWCA Lancaster in your estate or financial plans, or are considering doing so, we invite you to let us know.

Sharing your intentions allows us to better understand your wishes, ensure your gift is used as intended, and express our gratitude for your generosity. Notifying us does not create any legal obligation and does not prevent you from changing your plans in the future.

For more information about any giving option, please contact:

Francis Miliano
Director of Development
fmiliano@ywcalancaster.org
717-742-5985 ext. 276