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Season's Givings
Give a gift that HELPS. United Way of Lancaster County’s gift program allows you to give a gift of impact in the name of someone special. Select an item below for your honorarium gift.
Give the gift of SECURITY.
Housing and Homelessness
Through efforts to prevent and end homelessness and promote financial stability, ensuring that all individuals, children and families have access to safe, affordable permanent housing
| Item Number |
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Cost |
| H1 |
One night in a transitional shelter for a family of three |
$100 |
| H2 |
One night in an emergency shelter for a single adult |
$50 |
| H3 |
Financial management assistance for three people with mental health issues |
$20 |
Give the gift of DISCOVERY.
Early Care and Education
Through stimulating, nurturing child care and preschool environments, helping children develop the skills and confidence they need to start Kindergarten ready to learn, graduate high school and become gainfully employed
| Item Number |
|
Cost |
| E1 |
Three days of high quality child care for an infant |
$100 |
| E2 |
One week of high quality pre-school for one child |
$50 |
| E3 |
One week of nutritious lunches and snacks for a toddler in child care |
$20 |
Give the gift of POTENTIAL.
Lifelong Learning and High School Completion
Providing the support necessary for youth and adults to become self-sustaining and lifelong contributing members of the community
| Item Number |
|
Cost |
| L1 |
Two weeks of participation in an afterschool program for one child |
$100 |
| L2 |
One year of participation in an activity-based program that teaches citizenship, leadership and other skills for one child |
$50 |
| L3 |
Four hours of tutoring to help one adult language learner build English literacy skills |
$20 |
Give the gift of HEALTH.
Primary and Preventive Health
Promoting and improving the overall physical, dental and behavioral health of all individuals and families
| Item Number |
|
Cost |
| P1 |
One dental procedure for a low-income patient |
$100 |
| P2 |
One hour of recovery counseling for a person struggling with addiction |
$50 |
| P3 |
One session of HIV/AIDS prevention education that increases knowledge and creates lasting behavior changes in an at-risk individual |
$20 |
Give the gift of DIGNITY.
Safety Net for Vulnerable Populations
Ensuring that a safety net exists for our vulnerable neighbors and that the best services are available to help people through life’s challenges while respecting their dignity as human beings.
| Item Number |
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Cost |
| S1 |
Legal counsel and representation to help one survivor of domestic violence protect themselves and their family |
$100 |
| S2 |
One day of high quality respite care for a child with special needs and his or her family |
$50 |
| S3 |
One session of animal-assisted activity for a senior citizen providing social interaction and preventing loneliness and isolation |
$20 |
Give the gift of INDEPENDENCE.
United Way Women's Council
The efforts of the Women’s Council improve the lives of women in our community with innovative investments, incentives and an emphasis on individuals by supporting programs and services that reflect United Way’s priority areas. The mission of the Women’s Council is to empower women through philanthropy and volunteer involvement.For more information, visit our Women's Council page.
| Item Number |
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Cost |
| I1 |
The support a mother needs to make healthy decisions for her and her child |
$100 |
| I2 |
The means a woman needs to meet an unforeseen expense that might otherwise jeopardize her independence |
$50 |
| I3 |
Information that helps a woman discover how she can better leverage and use her earnings |
$20 |
| I4 |
Sponsorship of a woman as a member of the Women’s Council
Membership in the Women’s Council provides a forum for women of diverse interests and backgrounds to improve lives in our community through philanthropy, voluntary action and innovation. Each year more than 100 women come together with investments of $1,000 each that accomplish results such as providing a foundation of savings for a woman working to purchase a home, go to school or start a business. |
$1,000 |
To “purchase” an item, simply visit our donation page.
- Choose United Way of Lancaster County in the "Designate your Donation" section.
- Enter the Cost of the item in the Donation Amount field.
- Complete all required fields.
- Be sure to enter your email address.
- Enter the Item number (e.g. H1, H2, H3) in the Holiday Gift Item field.
- Enter the name of the person you wish to honor with your gift.
- Upon receipt of your contribution, we will send (via e-mail) a certificate to present to the gift recipient, including your name, their name and the item purchased.
- Certificates will be e-mailed within 2 business days.
- If you wish to remain anonymous, provide the e-mail or mailing address of the recipient and the certifcate will be sent directly to the recipient.
Have questions or need to rush your order?
Contact Kristen Ebersole at ebersole@uwlanc.org or (717)824-8116 or Becca Stamp at stamp@uwlanc.org or (717)824-8115.
*These items are representative of the impact your contribution makes in Lancaster County. Your donation will be invested within the priority area corresponding to your selected gift (e.g. H1, H2, or H3 to Housing; E1, E2, E3 to Early Care).
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