Supported nonprofits
By giving, we are helping these nonprofits address critical needs, implement transformative programs, and create a brighter future for individuals and communities in need.
Savannah Professional Women for Good
Birmingham Women for Good
Plano Women for Good
Benefits of Joining
Build New Connections
Meet like-minded people and expand your social and professional network.
Grow Your Influence
You’ll have a direct say in where our pooled funds go and which causes we support.
Amplify Your Impact for Good
With just 100 members donating
Plano Women for Good
Why I joined... “Hi! I am so excited to learn about nonprofits in Lancaster County.”
Amy Link - Member since March, 2026
Why I joined... “I am trained as a family physician, now performing full time wound medicine. There is such need and so many resources in our community, I want to be a bridge connecting the two. I recently went to a mixer event and felt such positive energy. I want to surround myself with more of that energy.”
Stacey Denlinger - Simply looking to support our community.
Why I joined... “I grew up in Lancaster County and want to continue giving back to this community that has been my home. I love how this organization is structured and the idea that together we can have a greater impact. A bonus of being a part of this group is community with other like-minded women.”
Andrea Bacon - Financial Advisor with Edward Jones
Why I joined... “I joined this group to meet women looking to make our community stronger and more vibrant.”
Julia Adams - Owner, Clear Ice & Bitters
Why I joined... “I am interested in becoming more involved in the community. Most of my volunteer time and money revolved around my daughters activities while she was in school, but since she graduated last year I’ve been looking for other opportunities”
Greta Smith - Member since March, 2026
Why I joined... “I am the Founder & President of the Lancaster Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and connecting businesses while fostering inclusive economic growth across Lancaster County. I am joining Lancaster County Women for Good because I deeply value community-driven leadership, collaboration, and the collective impact that comes from women coming together with purpose. Building meaningful relationships, supporting initiatives that strengthen our local community, and contributing to spaces that welcome diverse voices and experiences are priorities that stron...”
Esther DeWoody - Bridge-builder. Community advocate. Champion for business & economic growth.
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Gracie's House
GRANTS: We award grants to organizations to open or maintain safe spaces for LGBTQ+ youth in rural areas. CAMPS: We run PRIDE Camp, a sleepaway summer camp, and FOUND family weekend camps for LGBTQ+ youth and their families at an award-winning camp location in Pennsylvania. ARTS: We encourage expression and provide means for organizations to run arts and music-focused workshops and events to support the voices of LGBTQ+ youth.
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North Star Initiative
North star initiative provides support to women who are victims of sex trafficking and sexual exploitation by addressing their physical, psychological, emotional and spiritual needs through a christ-centered focus.
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CASA of Lancaster and Lebanon Counties
Our Mission: To provide a qualified and compassionate court-appointed volunteer advocate to every child who is abused and neglected, to ensure the fundamental human right of having a safe, nurturing, and permanent home is met.
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Lancaster Farm Sanctuary
Lancaster Farm Sanctuary was founded in 2017 because of a need in our community for a farmed animal sanctuary with a focus on intersectional advocacy work. LFS is an LGBTQ-founded and led organization. It is the mission of LFS to rescue farmed animals and provide them with sanctuary and inspire humans to live with compassion and respect. The purpose of LFS is to reduce animal suffering and lead humanity to a kinder and more sustainable future by connecting the seemingly disparate, but deeply connected issues of animal exploitation, social injustice, human health, and our environment. By connecting with individuals, educating the general public, and collaborating with organizations, LFS works to improve the lives of community members, human and nonhuman alike.
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Naperville Professional Women for Good
Metro Atlanta Women in Business for Good
100 Women Who Care Maui
Fayetteville Women for Good
How it works
Grow your network, enrich your personal life, and make a bigger impact on nonprofits in your local area.
1
Join & Donate
Join our group’s online home and contribute a quarterly donation of
2
Nominate & Discover
Nominate a nonprofit you’re passionate about or discover nonprofits through the nominations of others, and learn about great organizations doing good work.
3
Vote & See the Impact
Vote for the deserving charity from 3 finalists and experience the profound effect of collective giving as the chosen charity receives our substantial pooled donation, and former recipients share updates on how your funds are being used in the community.
4
Connect & Grow
Attend quarterly Gather & Grant events to learn about the nominated nonprofits and network with a dynamic group of like-minded people, expanding your social and professional networks while doing good.
Have questions? We've got answers!
Join the Grapevine team this Friday at 4:00 PM UTC and next Wednesday at 10:00 PM UTC to learn about the group and ask any questions.
RSVP for the event on LinkedIn Our upcoming events
Joining this group and attending upcoming events will expand your network and give you opportunities to engage with like-minded individuals who share your interests and passions.
✨ It's time to nominate your nonprofit! ✨
Please add your nonprofit nominations by April 15 at Noon
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Total Impact
We come together each quarter to network, donate, learn about local nonprofits, vote on which ones to support, and work to have a collective impact on our community.
Member quarterly donation
$ 50
“Hello my name is Becky and I am a wife to an awesome husband and mother to an amazing child! I have lived in Lancaster most of my life and I have wanted to get involved more in the community but with my job, I work with...
Rebecca Nett
Member since January, 2026
Community members
261
“To create my own community, I have to find that community, and be a part of that community. Why not join other powerful women locally to connect and do good things?!”
Tobey Gable
Member since January, 2026
Given to nonprofits
$ 92,030.37
“I joined this group because I’ve spent my career doing work that brings people together and helps organizations run better. I’ve worked in nonprofit leadership and higher education, leading projects that support communi...
Alessandra D. Restrepo
Scaling Climate and Community Impact
Your questions answered
Grapevine is a platform that provides our group with an online home that allows us to donate to a shared pool then collaborate to decide which nonprofits to give the money to. They also provide our group with free virtual event planning and hosting support, donation matching funds, and more!
At Grapevine our mission is to help grow the giving circle movement. In order to do that, we’re working to help launch giving circles in new areas and categories where they don’t exist already. That’s why we’re starting Lancaster County Women for Good. As we develop this group, we’ll identify leaders within the group and help them maintain and grow the group over time.
Interested in a leadership position? Apply here
Interested in a leadership position? Apply here
1. Contribution
Members make their quarterly contribution.
2. Nomination
If a member has made a contribution, they can then nominate a nonprofit for consideration by adding their nomination on the post on the Grapevine page. The nomination should align with the focus outlined by your group.
3. Selection
After all the nominations are submitted, we’ll randomly select three members' nominations.
4. Meeting
Each quarter we’ll hold a virtual or in-person networking event for one hour. At the quarterly event, the three members’ nominations that were selected will be presented. They will have five minutes to present their nonprofit and then five minutes for Q&A from members. We’ll have time for networking and connection at the beginning and end of the event.
5. Voting
After all the presentations are complete, every member who has made their contribution will be eligible to vote. The nonprofit with the most votes will be rewarded with the funds.
Members make their quarterly contribution.
2. Nomination
If a member has made a contribution, they can then nominate a nonprofit for consideration by adding their nomination on the post on the Grapevine page. The nomination should align with the focus outlined by your group.
3. Selection
After all the nominations are submitted, we’ll randomly select three members' nominations.
4. Meeting
Each quarter we’ll hold a virtual or in-person networking event for one hour. At the quarterly event, the three members’ nominations that were selected will be presented. They will have five minutes to present their nonprofit and then five minutes for Q&A from members. We’ll have time for networking and connection at the beginning and end of the event.
5. Voting
After all the presentations are complete, every member who has made their contribution will be eligible to vote. The nonprofit with the most votes will be rewarded with the funds.
The time commitment is as little or as much as you’d like. In general though, most members will spend about 5 hours per year participating in the group. This includes nominating and/or just voting on selected nonprofits once per quarter, as well as attending one-hour events each quarter (four per year), some networking events, and other opportunities to connect with other group members. However, there is no requirement to participate in the events. Additionally, we’d love to work with members interested in getting more involved to help lead and grow the group, which would require a few additional hours per quarter or year, depending upon your capacity.
We don’t charge any membership fees, but our payment processor charges a nonprofit discounted credit card fee of 2.2% + 30¢ per donation (3.5% for AmEx). If you’d like, you can leave an optional amount on top of your donation that supports Grapevine’s work.
Anyone who identifies as woman leader in Lancaster County is eligible to join. This can be for any business type, industry, position, or level. All are welcome!
We’ll reach out to you about the status of your membership within one week. If your membership is approved, we’ll send you the information for joining the group and adding your donation.
Bring about real, lasting change
Be a leader who makes a difference in the world!
Imagine connecting with a community of local women leaders in Lancaster County to give back tens of thousands of dollars to nonprofits in your community each year. It’s a sustained effort that ensures you're doing what you can for your community and the causes you care about most - not just a one-time thing. And you get to do it all by meeting and collaborating with other awesome women across the country.