The ROC cohort launched the ROC Loan, hired a Community Engagement Coordinator, hosted the president of the Federal Bank of Philadelphia, and launched the ROC Giving Circle. The next steps for the Lancaster ROC Cohort are filled with promise and impact. Read on to learn more about these ongoing initiatives.
Announcing Scholarship Awards for 2023-2024!
Support immediate needs for Lancaster families during the COVID-19 crisis.
In Good Company is an invitation to ALL Lancaster businesses be part of a movement that will position our community for the future.
Thank you for making the 2019 Extraordinary Give the largest single day of on-line giving in Lancaster County history! On November 22, our community came together to support causes we care about and hosted celebrations from bucket drumming and pop-up puppy petting pods, to art events and dance parties. On that day you, your family, […]
Agriculture is an important part of the past, present, and future of a thriving Lancaster County. Over the last decade, Lancaster Farmland Trust has been working toward their vision of establishing a Community Farm where local students, aspiring farmers, and the general public can learn from, and enjoy, some of the most productive agricultural land in the United States. Find out how two separate grants from the community’s endowment have invested in the early stages of this future-focused project.
Lancaster County has long been considered a place of welcome, creating space for refugees and immigrants to share in community. Lancaster Recreation Commission and Church World Service partnered to bring neighbors together and build meaningful connections through the most celebrated sport in the world - soccer.
In a time when polarization is rampant and loneliness has been declared a national health crisis, it is more important than ever to bolster our community ties and care for our neighbors.
Increasing access to affordable housing is one of the most cost-effective ways to also increase access to healthcare, food, and education, while reducing childhood poverty and bolstering an entire community’s economic growth and racial equity.
Join your fellow community changemakers for an online event to learn about this year's grants and opportunities.
We are delighted to announce that four members of the Community Foundation team have been invited to share their expertise with organizations beyond the borders of Lancaster County, and bring back new ideas and practices to our own community.
As a legacy-building organization, we have observed a common theme through the decades; working together despite our differences has been one of the keys to our community’s enduring success.
A total of $274,000 was awarded to seven local organizations that impact Lancaster County through farm preservation, nature conservation, alternative approaches to energy, wildlife rehabilitation, and more.
$274,000 was awarded to eight local organizations that impact Lancaster County through equitable access to quality childcare, trade skill building, nurturing emerging leaders, historically accurate teaching exhibits, and more.
The Lancaster Equity Council, in partnership with the Lancaster County Community Foundation, proudly announces the selection of the 2024 Equity Partners. All grants, totaling over $50,000, are aimed at empowering local Black, Brown, Indigenous, and Immigrant (BIPOC) leaders whose inspiring projects are set to create meaningful impact within Lancaster County. Alongside the grant announcements, the Equity Council is launching its 2024 cohort, further advancing efforts to foster equity and inclusion throughout the community.
