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Community Funds

The Community Foundation gives you a way to put your passions into action. We connect you to a wide spectrum of local community benefit organizations and help you make a long-term impact on the issues that matter to you. Learn more about Forever Lancaster, browse our community funds below, or get inspired by local stories of giving.

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Featured Fund

I Love Lancaster Fund

Our most flexible and responsive endowed fund, your donation supports emerging needs while keeping the vibrancy of our shared future as its priority.

YMCA of the Roses

The Lancaster YMCA Foundation exists to provide and serve as stewards for a permanent endowment to preserve the mission and services of the Lancaster Family YMCA. The Foundation supports current YMCA programs and is creating a legacy to ensure that the Lancaster Family YMCA will continue to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.

Youth Impact Awards Fund

This fund awards students K-12 who demonstrate excellent character and a passion for service, philanthropy, and people through the giving of their time, talent, and/or advocacy efforts. I.M.P.A.C.T – Intentional Motivated People Affecting Change Together

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YWCA Lancaster Endowment Fund

This fund strengthens the work of the YWCA to fulfill its mission of empowering women, eliminating racism, and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all by providing a permanent source of revenue for its endeavors.