United Way of York County

United Way of York County For 100 years, United Way of York County has worked in the York County community to improve people’s lives.
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United Way of York County's mission is to assist working households in our community on their journey toward financial stability by collaboratively and equitably reducing barriers to prosperity. It began as The York Welfare Federation, an organization that raised funds on behalf of 17 member agencies. For, a century, the organization served as a backbone of philanthropy in York County vetting prog

rams to ensure donor dollars are staying local and going to high-impact programs. United Way of York County has adapted over the years and now collaborates with other public and private organizations to engage the community in addressing the complex issues facing York County. Our focus is to help working families struggling to cover basic living expenses. This enables United Way of York County to tackle the immediate and continuing needs of York County families and individuals and to create real, lasting change that matters to you and our community.

Our new York County ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) data is now available! In the latest State of AL...
06/10/2026

Our new York County ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) data is now available! In the latest State of ALICE report, the rising costs of basics have caused poverty to increase for the first time in 5 years. This indicates that those defined as ALICE in York County were unable to keep up with the cost of inflation, slipping them into financial instability. Read more at: https://www.unitedway-york.org/news/new-alice-data-shows-rising-cost-basics-historically-outpaces-overall-inflation-pennsylvania

We are excited to collaborate with The York Water Company to launch a bill discount program designed to make water servi...
06/09/2026

We are excited to collaborate with The York Water Company to launch a bill discount program designed to make water service more affordable for income-qualified customers. Through this program, eligible households can obtain a monthly discount on their water bills, helping to reduce financial strain while maintaining essential access to clean water.

For more information or to see if you qualify, please visit https://www.unitedway-york.org/york-water-company-bill-discount-program

Our VP of Impact and Strategy, Laura O’Grady, was recently awarded the “Alumni in Action” honor from Leadership York! Sh...
06/05/2026

Our VP of Impact and Strategy, Laura O’Grady, was recently awarded the “Alumni in Action” honor from Leadership York! She was awarded for her work founding The Matriarchy Project, an initiative aimed at creating space for women in York County to connect, create, and reclaim their personal agency. What began as a workshop series has grown into a powerful community movement thanks to her passion and leadership. Congratulations, Laura!

This week, several of our United Way of York County staff attended the Northeast Regional Conference for United Way! We ...
06/04/2026

This week, several of our United Way of York County staff attended the Northeast Regional Conference for United Way! We were able to network with colleagues from Pennsylvania and the rest of the East Coast and hear from our network about best practices in impact, philanthropy, and marketing.

Additionally, our VP of Marketing & Communications, Bethany Richardson, presented a seminar on “Brand Alignment in Storytelling” with representatives from United Way Worldwide and United For ALICE.

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers, we are excited to announce that we have put $4,000,000 back into the p...
06/03/2026

Thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers, we are excited to announce that we have put $4,000,000 back into the pockets of hardworking households through total refunds and money saved through our free tax prep program!

We will continue our free tax prep program in the off-season on an as-needed basis. To schedule an off-season appointment, please visit https://www.unitedway-york.org/volunteer-income-tax-assistance

June is Pride Month—a time to recognize, celebrate, and support the LGBTQ+ community while reflecting on the importance ...
06/01/2026

June is Pride Month—a time to recognize, celebrate, and support the LGBTQ+ community while reflecting on the importance of respect, acceptance, and fairness in every community. It is also an opportunity to honor the history, resilience, and contributions of LGBTQ+ individuals, while reaffirming our commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels safe, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves.

Earlier this month, we were fortunate to have Tyrone Russell of Faces International join us for our second United for Eq...
05/29/2026

Earlier this month, we were fortunate to have Tyrone Russell of Faces International join us for our second United for Equity training of 2026! This dynamic presentation explored how to navigate change, build resilience, and show up as leaders in our work and community.

Our next United for Equity training will be announced soon! Stay up to date on all of our upcoming events at https://www.unitedway-york.org/events

Our Ride United Micro Grants will be closing THIS FRIDAY, May 29. Eligible transportation support may include, but is no...
05/26/2026

Our Ride United Micro Grants will be closing THIS FRIDAY, May 29. Eligible transportation support may include, but is not limited to, rideshare vouchers, bus passes, bicycle purchases, gas cards, and transportation-related repairs. All funded solutions must directly support access to reliable transportation needed to get to work or participate in workforce training.

To apply before the grant closes, please visit https://www.unitedway-york.org/transportation-programs

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and s...
05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

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140 E Market Street
York, PA
17401

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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