INDIVIDUALS RECEIVED HELP WITH BASIC NEEDS

KIDS & FAMILIES RECEIVED NUTRITIOUS FOOD

INDIVIDUALS HAD ACCESS TO HEALTHCARE SERVICES

Be Part of the Change!

We fight for the health, education, and financial stability of every person in every community.

Leadership for Change

United Way recruits people and organizations who bring the passion, expertise and resources needed to get things done.

Make an Impact Right Here in Your Community.

No matter how much time you have to give, volunteering opportunites are available regularly!

Every Dollar Counts

Individually we can all make a difference, but think about the impact we can make on our community when we give together.

Latest News

There is always something going on at United Way

It’s Not Too Late to RSVP

Please celebrate with us as we acknowledge the hard work of the individuals and businesses who have made our 2023 campaign successful. Enjoy a delicious breakfast with friends from the Carlisle[…]

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Proud to Welcome Cate Mellen as Resource Development Director

A Carlisle native with more than a decade of experience in nonprofit fundraising recently joined the staff of the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County. Cate Mellen began her[…]

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Paul and Patricia Strickler Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Fund

United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County and its early childhood initiative, Success By 6, are pleased to announce the Paul and Patricia Strickler Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund[…]

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LIVE UNITED

Together We Can Make The Difference!!!

GIVE

Every dollar counts!

No matter what you give 100% goes to help the programs that serve our greatest community need.
ADVOCATE

Help those who have no voice!

Local panels study agency budgets, audits, programs, goals and achievements each year along with our Community Needs Assessments.  These volunteers work diligently to determine the most pressing needs.
VOLUNTEER

Many hands make light work!

To learn how you can get involved call our office at 717-243-4805

Learn More About ALICE

United Way of Pennsylvania launched a statewide data project, ALICE, which provides a comprehensive measure of financial hardship across our state. ALICE stands for Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed (ALICE).

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Involved in Our Community

At United Way we offer many ways to get involved; From volunteering for Day of Caring or for one of our committees to attending one of our community events, such as, Glee, Women’s Leadership Luncheon, Evening for the Children or U-Turn. Please join the fight and get involved.  No matter what your level of commitment we invite you!

Join the FIGHT

Each year at United Way, we run a campaign to raise funds that allow us to support the 23 agencies and 35 programs in the Carlisle and Cumberland County footprint, chosen by our Community Impact Panels. The success of each Campaign is based on the help of many members of our community, whether it be local companies, small businesses, or individuals, who help by volunteering, advocating or donating.  EVERYONE MATTERS!

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DONATIONS STAY IN CUMBERLAND COUNTY

About Our 100% Guarantee

This means that 100% of your undesignated gift goes directly to local partner programs thanks to the generous sponsorship from Allen DIstribution and M&T Bank, as well as our endowment fund and our fundraising efforts Dickinson College U-Turn & the Annual Glee A Cappella Competition. Donor designation is always an option.

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United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County is proud to have earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, an American independent charity watchdog organization that evaluates charitable organizations in the United States. This places United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County in the top 1 percent of charities nationwide.

United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County has received a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, the world’s largest source of information on nonprofit organizations. The seal is given to nonprofits who have achieved the highest level of transparency through disclosures, information made available to the public, and accuracy and frequency of updates.

COVID-19 RESPONSE

GIVE   |   HELP  |   RESOURCES

Whether you need help, are looking to volunteer or want to get involved… click below for available resources. MORE INFO
GIVE

If you’re looking for a way to help today, please consider donating to the Carlisle Area Emergency Response fund here:

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YOUR DOLLARS ARE MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Your COVID-19 emergency response gift will be used locally to meet the emerging and critical needs in our community by non-profit organizations. Each week we will be responding to organizations meeting the most pressing needs. To read more about how those dollars are being allocated please click below!

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