At United Way of Lancaster County, we are dedicated to strengthening our community by investing in innovative ideas and impactful projects. Through our Level Up & Launch initiative, we empower local organizations to maximize their impact by connecting with both current and new donors.
This program offers an exciting opportunity for grantees to amplify their grant awards. For every dollar donated by the community, United Way will match it dollar-for-dollar, up to the original grant amount. This means that your support can help organizations triple their funding, driving even greater positive change in Lancaster County.
Whether you’re an individual donor, a business, or a community partner, Level Up & Launch provides a powerful way to stretch your donation and invest in the future of our community. Join us in supporting local change-makers and innovative projects that are creating lasting impact across education, economic mobility, and health. Together, we can Level Up & Launch Lancaster County and build a stronger community for all.
2025-2026 Level Up & Launch Grant Fellows Info:
Economic Mobility
ASSETS Lancaster: Your donation will help ASSETS Lancaster launch a comprehensive Spanish-language financial literacy training program that addresses economic disparities and improves financial stability for Lancaster County’s Spanish-speaking community. This program will provide progressive, multi-step learning opportunities, including introductory sessions, an Idea Incubator, and a Finance Boot Camp, ultimately ensuring equitable access to financial education and capital for historically under-resourced communities.
Bench Mark Program: Your contribution will enable Bench Mark Program to expand its Women’s Strength and Fitness Center by creating a part-time Peer Mentor position for a successful female program graduate, who will support and inspire other young women. This initiative will not only grow the number of women participating and expose them to career options but also develop an age-appropriate financial wellness curriculum and provide reliable childcare for attendees, fostering economic mobility and self-sufficiency for at-risk young women
Health
Community Action Partnership of Lancaster County (CAP): Your donation will allow CAP to acquire a customized refrigerated mobile market truck, which will bring affordable, locally grown produce directly to communities in Lancaster County facing food access and transportation barriers. This project directly addresses food insecurity and economic stability by reducing the trade-offs people face between essential needs and long-term goals, ultimately helping 200 individuals gain access to fresh food and improve their economic stability by 2026
Education
Let’s Go 1-2-3: Your support will help Let’s Go 1-2-3 expand its “Outdoor Careers” program, engaging 75 underrepresented youth (8th-12th graders) in environmental education, green job exposure, and leadership opportunities across five sites in Lancaster County. This initiative aims to increase awareness and interest in outdoor-focused careers, incorporate academic STEELS standards, and positively impact the community by fostering long-term connections to outdoor spaces and civic engagement.
Loft Community Partnership: Your contribution will enable The Loft Community Partnership to expand its food pantry program with “The Loft Community Kitchen,” educating clients on growing food, healthy cooking, and nutritious eating through hands-on workshops and a community garden. This project aims to improve food security, promote self-sufficiency, and enhance nutrition awareness for low-income and historically marginalized families in the Penn Manor region, with a goal for 150+ participants to attend workshops and 50 families to receive meal kits.
