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March 3, 2025

A Farm for the Future

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.

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March 3, 2025

Finding Common Ground on the Soccer Pitch

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.

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February 26, 2025

Lancaster County’s Work to Bridge Divides is Getting National Attention

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.

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February 4, 2025

How the Community’s Endowment is Impacting Affordable Housing in Lancaster County

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.

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January 14, 2025

Sharing & Collecting Knowledge to Build Better Communities

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.

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November 4, 2024

Our Community’s Legacy

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.

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October 18, 2024

Shaping Tomorrow Our Planet Awards Announced

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.

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September 30, 2024

Shaping Tomorrow Next Generation Awards Announced

$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.

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August 12, 2024

Lancaster Equity Council Awards Over $50,000 & Launches Cohort to Support the Projects of BIPOC Individuals in Lancaster County

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.

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July 30, 2024

Announcing over $200,000 in grants to organizations throughout Lancaster County

We are honored to share that $214,950 in passion grants have been awarded to help fund a wide variety of projects.

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