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 2025-2026 grant cycle is to better the lives of Lancaster County women by promoting women’s financial stability. We are delighted to be funding these three organizations:
A total of $60,000 was granted between ASSETS Lancaster, Bright Side Opportunities Center, and Goodwill Keystone. We are proud to support the work of these organizations as they strive to provide financial education opportunities for Lancaster County women!
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.
2024-2025 Women United Members
Susan C. Adams
Nadia Ben-Nasr
Roberta Billig
Stacie Blake
Debbie Bortz
Beth Y. Bowers
Hunter Bradley
Deborah Brandt
Kay Burky (Vice Chair)
Christopher Calzaretta
Melanie Canfield
Salena Coachman
Catherine Cox
Rebecca Davis
Brittany Dempsey
Susanne H. Dombrowski (Membership Chair)
Susan C. Eckert
Maria DiStravolo Elliott
Nancy Fisher
Laura Bailey Gallagher
Thomas & Sarah Gehret
Jenny Germann
Kristy Gismot
Kathy Pandelidis Granbois, Esq.
Jennifer Groff
Barbara E. Hall
Cynthia Hart
Jill Ranck Hauck
Jill Heine
Stacey Hershey
Sadie High
Jarissa Johns
Julie Kennedy
Heather Kienle
Karen King
M. Diane Koken
Katherine Betz Kravitz
James Lamberg
Jen Lauver (Chair)
Stephanie Lavenberg
Joye Mills Mahler
Kim Maldonado
Janeen Maxwell
Michelle McCann
Maian McCauley
Daphnee McMaster
Susan L. McMullen
Julie McNamara
Brad Mowbray
Meghan Neff
Joan K. Paxton
Cassandra Pearl
Sean & Cheri Reynolds
Beth A Riley
Joyce Saeger
Amy L. Sahm
Angie Sargent
Peter Schurz
Madeline Seiler
Amie Shellenberger
Anita Simms
Jennifer Spinner
Ellen St. Cyr
Robin D. Stauffer
Sarah Stevens
Danielle Sunday
Maria Torres
Ann Treier
Julie Walker
Jill Welch
Jen Wennerholt
Devon Wzientek
Kate Zimmerman
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This list was finalized on July 1, 2025. We apologize for any omissions of members.
