Our community’s challenges are complex. Right now, many local families are forced to make impossible choices, such as deciding whether to buy food, pay for health care or make rent. We know that these types of economic barriers families face can affect a child’s ability to succeed in school - and ultimately their success in life. Your support of United Way of Lebanon County Campaign allows us to continue to provide and fund critical programs that help stabilize our most vulnerable friends and neighbors and solve the root causes to our complex challenges, not just address the symptoms.
United Way of Lebanon County's long-term goal is to permanently reduce the number of families and individuals below an affordable living standard in our communities. We will achieve this by:
- Connecting families to community resources and programs to help them improve their economic self-dependence.
- Removing barriers to learning for our most vulnerable children because education is the path to self-dependence.
- Giving all of Lebanon County children a strong start in life.
United Way can’t do this work alone. Through your support, United Way is uniquely positioned to bring resources together to help solve these challenges in our community. Donations from generous community members like you are used to create lasting change by bringing local agencies and resources together to improve family stability - neighbors helping neighbors.
Join us, and LIVE UNITED! UNITED for children, families and our future.
At United Way, the Lebanon County community is the reason behind everything we do.
- 211
The 211 health & human services resource hotline provides non-emergency information and assistance to residents of Lebanon County. Anyone needing help can dial 211, text their zip code to 898-211 or search online to get connected, and get help, with housing, food, utilities, health care, employment and so much more. Find out more about 211 here... - Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
The VITA program is for individuals making $62,000 or less* in Lebanon County, there is a free program being offered that will help you get the most out of your tax refund in 2024! We want to help you get your taxes done without the hassle of a paid tax preparation service. For more information on VITA program click here.
- Communities in Schools (CISPA)
Communities In Schools is a nonprofit that specializes in integrated community school programs, supports employment of a Community School Coordinator, who helps address barriers to education and ensure that children - and their families - have access to the resources available both within the school system and community at large so they have what they need to succeed in school. Find out more about CISPA here...
- A.L.I.C.E.
ALICE represents the 27% of Lebanon County who work, but struggle to survive. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. ALICE earns above the Federal Poverty Level (FPL), but makes less than what’s needed to afford basic essentials. ALICE often earns too much to qualify for government assistance, and there is no room in ALICE’s budget for emergency expenses. Find out more about ALICE here... - Born Learning Trails
The two Trails currently in Lebanon County are at Northwest Elementary School and across from the Lebanon Community Library. The Trails are a series of 10 interactive signs that offer fun, active learning activities for young children and their families. They help parents, caregivers and communities create quality engagement opportunities. - Day of Caring
Each year, our Day of Caring connects hundreds of volunteers with local nonprofits to help improve Lebanon County. Volunteers perform various tasks including gardening, trail clean up, tree planting, painting, and more. This one-day event is an opportunity for us all to come together in support of the organizations that are supporting our community. -
Little Free Libraries
We have placed a Little Free Library in a neighborhood within each school district in Lebanon County. Anyone is welcome to take a book or leave a book for others to enjoy. Little Free Libraries inspire readers, build communities, and expand access to books for everyone. Find out where your closest Little Free Library is here... - MyFreeTaxes
MyFreeTaxes is a free self-service tax preparation tool available to anyone in Lebanon County. Anyone who chooses the “By myself” filing option on the home screen can file their taxes for free. There are also additional options that may require a fee for those needing assistance or have complicated returns. Myfreetaxes.com - School Supply Drive/Stuff the Bus
Many students and families are struggling in our community, leaving them unable to afford basic school supplies for their children. Each year we hold a school supply drive to provide these vulnerable students with a backpack full of supplies, so they can start the school year off with what they need to succeed. - SingleCare Rx Discount Program
SingleCare, formally FamilyWize, is a free prescription discount card available to all Lebanon County residents. If fact, last. year our community saved $26,500 in prescription costs! Find out more about SingleCare here, and get your free card... - Volunteer Lebanon
We love volunteers! We're excited to share Volunteer Lebanon, a free online resource designed to connect local nonprofit organizations with individuals looking to help out the Lebanon County community. Find out more here to sign up as a volunteer or to sign up your agency to find volunteers...
Your gift makes a difference for our children, families and future. LIVE UNITED!
