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For 100 years United Way of Lancaster County has helped make change happen across Lancaster County by providing opportunities for community members to give, advocate, and volunteer. In addition to offering a 2-1-1 information and referral service, a volunteer center, and free tax preparation services for low income workers, United Way fosters collaborations between nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers, schools, faith-based groups, businesses, and government. United Way and its supporters create lasting change in Lancaster County, achieving results that no single organization or sector could accomplish alone.

Advocates for state legislative policies at aimed at reducing gun violence in Pennsylvania. Provides information on gun violence issues. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Habitat builds, renovates and repairs homes in partnership with qualifying homebuyers in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties whose income is too low to qualify for FHA or conventional mortgages or loans. Homes are sold to participating families with a zero percent interest, affordable mortgage. Families are required to contribute sweat equity hours; this includes working on the build/repair site, taking financial literacy and home maintenance classes and entering a mentorship program. Habitat is not an emergency housing provider.

Provides eligible individuals with vouchers to purchase Pennsylvania-grown produce at participating farmers’ markets and farm stands. Vouchers are distributed in the summer and may be used through November.

Provides a one-week, expense-paid trip to select vacation locations along the East Coast and in the Caribbean for eligible patients and their caregivers.

Offers the following Senior Center Services: Recreation, socialization, education; Computer programs; Information & referral to area agency on aging caseworker approved services and many other local organizations; Specialized transportation; Volunteer opportunities; Monthly minimal health screening; Weekday noon-time meals or home-delivered meals for home-bound unable to prepare their own; In-home services are available; and Food distribution program-once a month, 2nd Tues, must be 60+ and meet income requirements. Operates as a cooling station for those who cannot adequately cool their homes or do not have a place to cool down.

Provides Community Engagement Projects which include: A) Painting murals B) Planting gardens C) Creating play spaces D) Renovating schools E) Refurbishing community centers

Provides an adult role model mentoring program that helps children realize their potential and build their futures by creating.

Offers volunteer opportunities in several activities of the food rescue operation, including driving/delivery, sorting, packing, loading, staffing pop-up distribution events, and remote volunteering.

Provides a training course that offers certification in skills that include accident prevention, feeding, diapering and dressing, supervision, and handling emergencies.

Offers seasonal friendly visitation at area nursing homes and senior citizen high rises.

Provides out-client assistance to current foster care youth. The following services are provided:

• Individual life skills counseling
• Liaison between youth and youth's team (i.e. school, CYF, and other services)
• Opportunities for group and volunteer experiences
• Summer educational, cultural and recreational activities

Provides congregate meals, socialization, and enrichment/recreational activities including: arts and crafts, computers, bingo, cards, pool, puzzles, games, and exercise classes.

Opportunities to volunteer for Faith Centre's thrift store, boutique, and coffee corner.

Provides general funding to non-profit community agencies, volunteer opportunities, and information and referral services.

Matches children with caring friends (adults, college students, or high school students) for one-to-one mentoring at local elementary schools and various after-school programs throughout the tri-county region. Offers the Bigs in Blue Program which provides law enforcement mentoring in schools during lunch or recess.

Maintains a list of all County Democratic Clubs, District leaders, meeting times, candidate information, and calendar of events. Assists voters with information on voter registration, Democratic candidates, office hours of polling places, and volunteer opportunities. Assists Democratic candidates with fundraising and volunteer resources.

Rehabilitates or builds homes with volunteer labor and donated materials, then sells the homes with no profit and no interest mortgages, to low-income families who have helped in the construction work.

Provides a wide range of services designed to work with clients to thrive in the home environment best suited to their needs. Assessment of need is done through our office and we work with volunteers and subcontractors to deliver appropriate service. Some of the services are: A) Home Delivered Meals: A meal is provided to functionally disabled, home-bound, or convalescent people age 60+ B) Personal Care Service: Provides personal grooming help - bathing, dressing, feeding, toileting and transferring C) Respite Care: Program designed to provide relief to the primary caregiver. Eligibility and hours will be determined in the assessment process D) Chore Service: Minor home repair may be possible when safety and necessary upkeep is required E) Protective Services: Reports of abuse can be made by calling 717-334-9296 or 800-548-3240 24 hours a day

Offers opportunities for volunteers of all ages and abilities to sort, assess, and prepare donated medical supplies and equipment for distribution.

Offers a variety of ongoing, one-day, and event volunteer opportunities.

Volunteers are trained to ensure that children, involved with the foster care and/or child welfare system, are affored basic rights and essential needs. Volunteers serve as an advocate, autonomous of the court, foster or child welfare systems, for the child and their best interests.

Collects, stores, and sends surplus food. Offers volunteer opportunities.

Meals on Wheels is a voluntary non-profit organization. Provides one hot meal and sandwich meal daily, Monday-Friday (except holidays), all low salt diets. Cancellations should be called the day before.

Provides temporary shelter and care for stray and unwanted animals, offers adoption and placement services, and investigates complaints of animal cruelty and neglect. Spay/neuter assistance also available.