Join us for an evening of connection and conversation with a select panel of local nonprofits. This special invitation is for community-minded women like you to engage directly with these vital organizations. Rather than formal presentations, our focus will be on creating a relaxed environment where meaningful conversations can unfold. A special thank you to our Event Space Sponsor: Crazy Pupusas & More
Date: March 12th
Time: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Crazy Pupusas & More, Lancaster
Admission: Free and open to the public! (Food available for purchase. The event is BYOB.)
Parking: there is a lot off of Mulberry Street for about 30 people
What to Expect:
Insights from nonprofits about their ongoing projects, initiatives, challenges, and needs
Open discussions on overcoming community challenges together
An opportunity to contribute your ideas and support to meaningful causes
Why Attend?
Network with like-minded women and local nonprofit leaders
Gain deeper insights into the nonprofits making a difference in our community
Learn more about how you can be part of a movement to drive positive change in Lancaster County
Nonprofit Panelists:
Inspiring Brushstrokes – Elizabeth Roberts, Founder
Dedicated to nurturing creativity in children, Inspiring Brushstrokes partners with food banks to provide art supply boxes to families already receiving food assistance. By ensuring that kids 13 and under have access to age-appropriate materials, they ensure that children have access to materials that support their development, confidence, and ability to process emotions through artistic expression.
Help the Fight – Teresa Richardson, Executive Director
Committed to providing a hand up to those battling breast cancer, Help the Fight offers financial assistance for treatment and screening to individuals in Lancaster and surrounding counties. Their mission is to ensure that no one faces this fight alone by offering tangible, community-driven support.
Gracie’s House – Amy King, Founder
Gracie’s House is creating safe spaces and opportunities for LGBTQ+ youth in rural areas through three core initiatives: awarding grants to open and sustain inclusive spaces, running PRIDE Camp and family retreats, and supporting arts and music workshops to amplify young voices. Their mission is to combat isolation and provide essential resources for LGBTQ+ youth and their families.
YWCA Lancaster - Nathalie Pacheco, Communications and Community Outreach Specialist for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Counseling Center
YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. They work to provide programming that meets community needs, and centers marginalized individuals and families, especially women and girls of color, while working to challenge structural barriers to equity.
For Nonprofits: This event is invitation only. An invitation was sent out to nonprofits who were nominated by our members during our last two grant cycles but did not win a grant & have not participated in a previous Mix & Mingle. If you think you should have received an invite but didn't, please reach out! We have limited spaces available on a first come, first serve basis.
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