Press Release: Arch Street Center Receives A $7000 Grant From Lancaster County Women For Good
LANCASTER, August 10, 2023 – On August 9th, Lancaster County Women for Good held their Summer Gather & Grant to vote on and grant the funds they raised as a group over the last three months. The event was held at Lancaster’s iconic Southern Market.
Lancaster County Women for Good is committed to supporting non-profit organizations that are diligently serving our local community. Members nominated the three non-profit finalists, Transitional Living Center, Hope Inspire Love, Inc, and Arch Street Center. Representatives from each organization gave a short presentation to the group, followed by a question-and-answer time. Members voted on which of the three finalists would receive the $7000 grant at the end of the event.
The grant recipient, Arch Street Center’s mission is to provide a safe, caring, and judgment-free space to belong for adults living with mental illness.
“Arch Street is so excited to be receiving the grant that your organization gave to help our organization. This is an honor, ” says Executive Director Ed McNanama. Hearing all the presentations, humbled me, and made me realize how great of an organization you have developed. On behalf of Arch Street, thank you so much we are honored!
“Our philanthropy group is passionate about learning together about causes affecting our neighbors and supporting the nonprofits who are serving our local community,” says Founding Member & Leader Anna Horst. “We are so thrilled to see the grassroots collective giving of our group go on to make a difference for Arch Street Center and their members.”
A fast-growing female collective giving group with a focus on the Lancaster County region, Lancaster County Women for Good helps local women build connections and enrich their professional and personal lives while doing good for the greater community. The group of over 280 members comes together once every quarter to network, donate, learn about local nonprofits, and vote on which ones to support together. They are an official Grapevine giving circle as part of a nationwide movement to diversify and democratize philanthropy. Learn more at lancowomenforgood.com.
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