Empowering Local Families to Thrive

Join Us In Helping York County families achieve financial stability.

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1 in 3 families in York County with at least one worker struggle to make ends meet. For far too many families, the cost of living outpaces what they earn. We are on a mission to change that.

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What we do

Your United Way

Our bold goal is to help 3,000 York County families achieve financial stability by 2030. By focusing our work in the following three pillars, we provide resources and opportunities that empower families to thrive.

Workforce Development – Building skills and pathways to meaningful employment.
Financial Literacy – Fostering financial knowledge and long-term stability.
Economic and Family Support – Connecting families to vital services and resources.

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Neighbors Supporting Neighbors

We serve Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE®) families who earn too much for assistance yet struggle to meet basic needs. In York County, more than 43,000 households – often led by young adults, seniors, or single mothers – face this challenge every day.

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Our Why

Financial Stability in York County

38%
Of working families with at least one worker don't earn enough to cover the basics of living.
70%
Of single-female-headed (with children) households don't make enough to make ends meet.
50%
Of York County children grow up in households that struggle to pay the bills.

We’re committed to building pathways to better wages, greater opportunity, and lasting financial stability – empowering individuals and families to create a stronger foundation for themselves and their children.

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