Women United invests in the betterment of women in Lancaster County. Member contributions support 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, advancing meaningful change in education, financial stability, and health.
Because of the generosity, passion, and commitment of this community, Women United awarded $100,000 in grant funding to five nonprofit organizations working to improve the health and wellbeing of women and teen girls across Lancaster County.
2026-2027 Women United Grants Will Support:
Church World Service
Healing Pathway: Mental Health Support for Refugee and Immigrant Women
Girls on the Run
Women Leading Well
Lititz Public Library (in partnership with WellSpan Health)
Mobile Mammography Unit
Union Community Care
Reproductive Health Access
YWCA Lancaster
Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center
IN MEMORY OF KAY BURKY, CHAIR OF WOMEN UNITED
This year's Women United Annual Meeting brought together members, guests, nonprofit presenters, and community supporters for an evening of connection, reflection, and impact.
One of the most meaningful moments of the evening honored the legacy of Kay Burky, Chair of Women United, who passed away earlier this year. With her husband, Scott, and sister, Kim, in attendance, the room reflected on Kay’s extraordinary leadership, compassion, and deep commitment to women and families in Lancaster County. Read Kay's obituary here.
In a powerful tribute, Scott announced an additional $30,000 gift in Kay’s honor, increasing this year’s grant pool from $70,000 to $100,000 and further extending the reach of the work she was so passionate about advancing. This allowed all presenting organization to be FULLY FUNDED.
Thank you, Scott for your incredible generosity!
Scott Burky with this year's funded grant partners.
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.
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.
Nadia Ben-Nasr
Roberta Billig
Beth Y. Bowers
Hunter Bradley
Deborah Brandt
Erica Brandt
Scott Burky (in memory of Kay Burky)
Salena Coachman
Catherine Cox
Brittany Dempsey
Susanne H. Dombrowski
Susan C. Eckert
Lisa Enders
Nancy Fisher
Laura Bailey Gallagher
Adam Gegg
Thomas & Sarah Gehret
Kristy Gismot
Kathy Pandelidis Granbois, Esq.
Jennifer Groff
Barbara E. Hall
Cynthia Hart
Jill Ranck Hauck
Joni Hauck
Jill Heine
Lindsay High
Sadie High
Wendy Jarrett
Melissa Jeanes
Jarissa Johns
Julie Kennedy
Kellan Kernisky
Heather Kienle
Karen King
M. Diane Koken
Katherine Betz Kravitz
Jennifer Lauver
Stephanie Lavenberg
Sandra Lenhert
Joye Mills Mahler
Kendall Martin
Janeen Maxwell
Michelle McCann
Maian McCauley
Susan L. McMullen
Julie McNamara
Elspeth Moffatt
Brad & Megan Mowbray
Julie Musser
Joan K. Paxton
Cassandra Pearl
Dr. Ericka Powell
Alessandra Restrepo
Beth A. Riley
Dawn Ruppert
Angela Ryan
Joyce Saeger
Amy L. Sahm
Angie Sargent
Peter Schurz
Alyssa Scruton
Madeline Seiler
Amie Shellenberger
Sharon M. Sherban
Kimberly & Matthew Shirker
Anita Simms
Bryan & Brooke Smith
Marianne Smith
Todd Snovel
Chris Snyder
Jennifer Spinner
Ellen St. Cyr
Amy Stackhouse
Robin D. Stauffer
Sarah Stevens
Danielle Sunday
Bruce & Leslie Tahsler
Maria Torres
Julie Walker
Devon Wzientek
Kate Zimmerman
Anonymous (3)
This list was finalized on July 9, 2026. We apologize for any omissions of members. We also thank supporters who invested gifts less than $250 in Women United’s mission.