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Women United invests in the betterment of Lancaster County women. Member contributions are invested in programs and initiatives through an annual grant process. Each year the grant focuses on a different area of United Way’s mission as it relates to women; achieve impactful change in the education, economic mobility and health of Lancaster County women.

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The objective of the 2024-2025 grant cycle is to better the lives of Lancaster County women by promoting women’s education initiatives. We are delighted to be funding these three organizations:

A total of $45,000 was granted between Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity – Women Build program, Patients R Waiting – Diversifying Doulas program, and YWCA – New Choices program.  We are proud to support the work of these organizations as they strive to provide education opportunities for Lancaster County women! 

The objective of the upcoming 2025-2026 grant cycle is bettering the lives of Lancaster County women by supporting programs and services focused on improving the economic mobility of women in Lancaster County.  

Please click here for more information and to access the application for the upcoming grant cycle.

Interested in joining fellow Lancaster County women and residents who are making a difference for women in need? Become a Women United member!  

Your annual donation of $250 (or greater) will grant you membership to this giving circle. Your generosity will go directly to grants provided to nonprofits serving women to create impactful change in our three focus areas. As a member, you have a vote in determining what programs/organizations receive funding.  

Donate now to join this impactful giving circle today! 

If you have any other questions regarding Women United membership or grant opportunities, please contact Kristy Gismot at kgismot@uwlanc.org or 717-824-8111.  

2023-2024 Women United Members

Susan C. Adams 
Roberta Billig 
Stacie Blake 
Debbie Bortz 
Beth Y. Bowers 
Kay Burky (Vice Chair)
Christopher Calzaretta 
Melanie Canfield 
Elizabeth Chirico 
Salena Coachman 
John D. & Catherine L. Cox 
Nicole Crawford 
Rebecca Davis 
Anne Dellosso 
Torrence Dohl 
Susanne H. Dombrowski 
Maria DiStravolo Elliott  
Janine & Peter Faben 
Nancy Fisher 
Thomas & Sarah Gehret 
Kathy Pandelidis Granbois, Esq. 
Jennifer Groff 
Barbara E. Hall 
Cynthia Hart 
Debra Hartman 
Rosemary O. Hartman 
Jill Ranck Hauck 
Jill Heine 
M. Louise Hess 
Sadie High 
Heather Hirschmann 
Jennifer L Hock 
Ann S. Keim 
Jennifer Keller 
Julie Kennedy 
Heather Kienle 
Karen King 

M. Diane Koken
James Lamberg 
Jen Lauver (Chair)
Stephanie Lavenberg 
Joye Mills Mahler 
Michelle McCann 
Maian McCauley
Lori McDonald 
Susan L. McMullen  
Julie McNamara 
Meghan Neff 
Krystyna & Peter Oleske 
Cassandra Pearl 
DeLayne Lavenia Robinson 
Katelyn Rohrbaugh 
Joyce Saeger 
Amy L. Sahm 
Angie Sargent 
Madeline Seiler 
Marjorie Shaffer 
Amie Shellenberger 
Sharon M. Sherban 
Deidre W. Simmons 
Marianne Smith 
Ellen St. Cyr 
Robin D. Stauffer 
Diane & Ed Supple 
Bruce & Leslie Tahsler 
Bernadette M. Taylor 
Ann Treier 
Beverly Tunmer 
Jen Wennerholt 
Theresa Womble 
Kathlene Yellets 
Helen Zheng 
Kate Zimmerman 

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This list was finalized on July 1, 2024. We apologize for any omissions of members.

"Since 2020, One United Lancaster has been reporting on and elevating the work of Lancaster County's nonprofit sector, covering initiatives in health, housing, education and more. We aim to enhance public understanding of local issues with reporting that is thorough, objective and fair."

|Brian McCloud
One United Lancaster, Program Manager