
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.



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.