Community Funds

This fund supports STEM Diversity – Inspiring, educating, and supporting diverse young people as they work toward rewarding careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

The CASA of Lancaster County Endowment Fund exists to provide perpetual support through volunteer advocacy for children who have been abused and neglected. CASA believes that every child deserves to grow up in a home free of abuse and neglect, and that growing up in a safe home is a basic human right.

Three, $1,000 Renewable Scholarships, available to Lancaster County students planning a course of study in Geology, Agriculture, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Drafting, or Medicine.

This fund works with and provides grants to community benefit organizations that work to improve income equity and wealth equity.

The Christ’s Home Endowment Fund supports the safe haven that we provide for children who have been removed from their homes due to abuse or severe neglect. We maintain a family style environment where children’s physical, emotional, educational and social needs are lovingly met.

The Circle of Hope Fund was implemented to express Heller Capital Group’s commitment and engagement with the communities where we live and work. We understand the responsibility of giving back to our communities and value the opportunity to impact and empower those in need. 

This City Limits Foundation fund will support a variety of organizations that provide educational opportunities for individuals of all ages, personal growth and success resources for community members facing difficult circumstances, access to safe and affordable housing, and other social services.

Founded in 1952, we have contributed over $2,000,000 and countless hours of service to Lancaster community projects like Longs Park, Kids Kamp, Conestoga View Christmas party, and more. Our major fundraiser, the Longs Park Chicken BBQ, is our primary revenue source. This fund is intended to support the operational expenses of The Seftoma Club of Lancaster and support our annual fundraising efforts with a long-term revenue source.

The Clare House Endowment Fund will be used to provide the resources necessary to continue shelter programs and services for homeless women and children in Lancaster County.

In memory of Coach Lenward “Wood” McMillan Jr., this fund was established to benefit William Penn Senior High School in York each year with the “Out of the Woods Award”. To continue with his legacy, two students from William Penn can earn a $1000 award each year.

This fund supports Compass Mark in developing valuable skills in children and adults: decision-making, communication, critical thinking, problem solving and more. Compass Mark meets people at any mark on their compass and guides them to where they need to be.

One $750 Scholarship is awarded annually to a Lancaster County student attending Millersville University in the field of education. The student can be either full- or part-time, an undergraduate or graduate.

Honoring Rita Smith-Wade-El’s legacy of tireless advocacy on behalf of the African American community, this fund exists to support the creation and advancement of arts and education focused on people of African descent.

The Drops of Hope fund carries on the legacy of an unborn child by providing memorial plaques and other meaningful “drops of hope” to families.

This fund assists economically disadvantaged individuals to attend technical schools and to start and/or grow businesses.