The Lancaster County Community Foundation

"Local giving and philanthropy will always have a role to play in supporting a vibrant community. But if the federal government withdraws needed support, decades of this community’s hard work to build a thriving Lancaster County will be at risk of grinding to a halt or being reversed. Let’s root out real waste, not gut the programs that have built stronger families, better access to care, cleaner air and water, and a more resilient local economy. We need to be smart, not shortsighted." Read the entire Op Ed originally in LNP and learn more about what you can do about it. https://lnkd.in/eYTn8CZp

Did you know that grant review volunteers assist us with reading and scoring grant applications, and that they are an essential part of our decision making process? As members of our shared community, volunteers are able to provide valuable insight on how to meet emerging needs and shape a vibrant Lancaster County. Learn more about how you can impact our community by volunteering: https://lnkd.in/gP_dhgN

Endowment allows impactful projects and initiatives to benefit from money that was invested throughout the last 100 years by people like you. Tomorrow, future generations will continue to benefit from those same past contributions, in addition to those we make today.

We believe philanthropy is for everyone. And we know that Lancaster County, and America as a whole, works best when we all have the chance to bring our perspectives, experiences, and ideas to the table. That is why we signed this statement, alongside many charitable giving organizations throughout the nation, in an effort to protect the First Amendment right of our donors and communities we serve to give as an expression of values.    Read the statement here: https://lnkd.in/gE4dGzhu

Lancaster County is a place where neighbors are committed to caring for each other, visionaries dream of a better future, and innovators are on the front lines of change. Find out how we worked together to create opportunities today to shape a resilient, vibrant, inclusive shared future. Explore our interactive 2024 Impact Report here: https://lnkd.in/eXcx6P5w

We are honored to partner with a variety of local changemakers to create lasting impact in Lancaster County. Did you know that one of the many ways we work with members of our community is through grants and partnerships? Through giving circles and funds, community benefit organizations can apply for grants in specific focus areas like small business development, cleaning and protecting waterways, supporting the LGBTQ+ community, and more! Find out more at lancfound.org/grants. Lancaster Clean Water Partners, LGBTQ+ Giving Circle Grant, Lancaster Equity Council, ROC Giving Circle Grant, Fig Industries & Aastha Horizons Grant

Cycle 1 Grant Deadlines ‼ Letter of Intent (LOI) for Staff Feedback: April 11 Application Draft for Staff Feedback: April 18 Final Letter of Intent (LOI): May 9 Final Application: May 16 Learn more and apply at lancfound.org/grants.

Lancaster County has long been considered a place of welcome, creating space for refugees and immigrants to share in community. With that in mind, Lancaster Recreation Commission and CWS Lancaster partnered to bring neighbors together and build meaningful connections through the most celebrated sport in the world - soccer. Find out how our community's endowment helped kick off the inaugural Lancaster Unity Cup here: https://lnkd.in/eqQQh39W

What talented artists! It is an honor to see one of the Shaping Tomorrow Creative Expression Awards create such positive impact in our community. #ChangeTheNext100

Philanthropy is all about regular people doing extraordinary things to shape our shared community. So, we want to know! What causes do you care about? Let us know in the comments.