August Grant Vote

Voting for August Grant Recipients is Now Live!

📚 Back to School, Back to Giving!

Help Kids Thrive by Voting for a $2,500 Grant Recipient.

As summer winds down and backpacks get packed, we’re focusing on what helps kids succeed—strong support systems. This month, all four of our $2,500 grant finalists are organizations dedicated to helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

Whether it’s through education, health, mentorship, kindness & support, or funds, these incredible nonprofits are making a difference in kids’ lives every day. Now, it’s your turn to make a difference—with just one click.

Voting is open August 15th – 25th to help your favorite Lancaster County children-focused charity secure one of two $2,500 grants.

Winners will be announced in early September—just in time for the school year!

The August Nominees:

Aevidum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization started at Cocalico High School that empowers youth to shatter the silence surrounding depression, suicide, and other issues facing teens. The word Aevidum, which means “I’ve got your back,” was created by students after a classmate died by suicide. Aevidum inspires schools and communities to adopt cultures of care and advocacy, encouraging all members to have their friends’ backs. Aevidum exists in elementary schools, middle schools, high schools, and colleges across the nation.

Bench Mark Program was founded in 2014 to transform the way we serve our community’s most vulnerable, yet promising population: underserved youth. At that time, many young adults simply were not responding to traditional therapy, prevention programs, or even probation. To maximize their potential, they knew they needed to earn their trust through a common bond. Enter weightlifting.

Benchmark works directly with students to create positive gym spaces where they feel safe, understood, and empowered. Through physical exercise, academic counseling, and career coaching, they offer a support network that students can rely on for the rest of their lives.

Unlocking Power & Potential!  Girls on the Run has fun, evidence-based programs that inspire participants to recognize their inner strength, increase their level of physical activity, imagine their possibilities, and confidently stand up for themselves and others.

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On February 9th, 2022, the world lost a bright light and unbelievable talent when 10-year-old Libby Shannon Miller died in a tragic car accident.

Libby’s favorite thing in the world was dance. She spent almost every day at her dance studio — it was her second home. Her parents felt the financial toll of paying for classes, private lessons, costumes, and competition fees, but they always found a way to support their daughter’s love of dance because it was clear it was Libby’s heart and soul.

Not all families are lucky enough to make it work for their aspiring dancers. That’s why Libby’s family and friends created LiveLikeLibby.org in her honor — to provide financial assistance so that no dancers who want to take classes or participate in competitions have their dreams dashed because of the financial burden.