2024

International Womens' Day

To celebrate International Womens' Day, MJV donated 20% of their March 8th sales to Lancaster's Community Action Partnership.

2022 Contributions
2022 Contributions
I chose the Lancaster LGBTQ+ Coalition of Lancaster as my non-profit of choice this year! The coalition envisions “an equitable Lancaster County where all of us live courageous, full, and authentic lives”. They offer diversity equity & inclusion training, emergency housing, and empower youth. I love that our city has this great resource to empower, assist, and connect LGBTQ+ residents!
— Amanda Jean
2022 Contributions
I selected LancasterHistory for my non-profit donation! Their mission of educating the public about the people, places, and events that shaped Lancaster County is important and meaningful to me. The non-profit also does the crucial work of collecting, preserving, and exhibiting historical materials. As the founder of Maejean Vintage and being married to a history teacher, history is a passion of mine!
— Laura Mae
2022 Contributions
I chose the Centerville Pet Rescue as my non-profit, because of their dedication to rehoming unwanted animals! They are located inside of That Fish Place - That Pet Place in Centerville, Pa. They work very hard to keep pets off of the streets and out of shelters. They were especially kind and helpful to me personally when my cat got out, and provided me with tips which eventually brought her home!
— Dahlia Jean
2022 Contributions
My non-profit of choice is Mental Health America of Lancaster County. I’ve seen the effects of mental illness firsthand in myself, my loved ones, my peers, and my community, and believe that with a greater focus on the healing of the mind comes a much healthier, happier community. I’m glad to support MHA’s commitment to providing a variety of educational programs, advocating for change in the way mental illness is viewed and treated, and supporting individuals who just need someone to walk alongside them in their struggles.
— Jess Lynne
2022 Contributions
Art of Recycle, based in Ephrata, PA is a non-profit focused on making art free and accessible to everybody. They focus specifically on salvaging art supplies that would otherwise go to landfills, and then offer these supplies to the community so visitors can enjoy creating art for free. Additionally, they provide art supplies to teachers and educational programs they partner with. I personally have gone here with my boys, since I live in Ephrata, and we had fun making things we don’t normally have all the supplies for at home. Art of Recycle also offers employment to adults with disabilities, which sits near to my heart as a sister to a disabled adult.
— Heidi Grace
2022 Contributions
Once I read the statement listed below from the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s 2021 Extraordinary Give campaign, my heart was drawn to choose this most honorable organization. 'Today, YOU can do something extraordinary - help put food on the table for the nearly 50,000 people in Lancaster County who are making impossible choices between buying food or paying for other critical expenses such as housing, medicine or childcare. The past two years have taught us that anyone, at any time, in any circumstance, could need a little EXTRA help putting food on their table. Together we can go the EXTRA MILE and make sure no one is making impossible choices and everyone has access to the healthy, nutritious food they need to live healthy, productive lives.'
— Becky Lane
2022 Contributions
I chose Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute. 'The Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute serves the Lancaster Community (and beyond) by providing exceptional cancer treatment that supports the mind, body, and spirit of patients and families. As part of the Penn Medicine family, we belong to a robust and nationally recognized network of cancer treatment and research teams who will never stop working toward a cure for all types of cancer. Our team of oncologists, clinical and support staff help patients navigate through their cancer diagnosis, treatment, and recovery with the highest level of compassion and care.'"
— Macy Alejandra
Past Contributions
Past Contributions
"Columbia Animal Shelter is dedicated to the rescue and re-homing of at-risk companion animals while providing quality healthcare and adoption services. We are committed to participating in community collaborations and offering outstanding humane education opportunities to further our goal of a more humane community."
— Columbia Animal Shelter
Past Contributions
"Responding with compassion to the challenges of poverty-related needs across Lancaster and Chester Counties, Good Samaritan Services takes a customized approach to helping men, women, and children overcome homelessness and hardships. Good Sam serves up to 200 people a day; providing a flexible spectrum of services ranging from emergency shelter to permanent housing, along with personal development and financial stability resources to help people get back on their feet in a sustainable way. These resources include parenting education and support, job training, microloans, car donations, matched savings opportunities, and much, much more!"
— Good Samaritan Services
Past Contributions
"Our mission is rescuing farmed animals and providing them sanctuary; inspiring humans to live with compassion and respect. Sarah Salluzzo and Jonina Turzi founded Lancaster Farm Sanctuary in July 2017. Sarah and Jonina are motivated by their love for animals, humans and the environment and founded the sanctuary in an effort to provide compassionate connections between humans and the lovely beings typically viewed as mere commodities. Lancaster Farm Sanctuary is currently home to rescued cows, horses, pigs, chickens, alpacas, goats, ducks, sheep and turkeys."
— Lancaster Farm Sanctuary
Past Contributions
"Milagro House provides education, housing and support services for women and their children who would otherwise be experiencing homelessness. Our vision is to prepare the women and children who come through our doors with the skills they need to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty and move from dependency to self-sufficiency. What sets Milagro House apart in our industry is the educational component to the program. Education is the underpinning of everything we do at Milagro House, and is the catalyst for women moving from dependency to independence through meaningful employment at a self-sustaining wage."
— Milagro House
Past Contributions
"The Pet Pantry of Lancaster County meets the needs of families and animals in our community through operation of a Pet Food Bank Program, Lower Cost Spay/Neuter/Vaccination Programs, and by supporting animal rescue through our adoption program."
— Pet Pantry Of Lancaster County
Past Contributions
"YWCA Lancaster is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all."
— YWCA Lancaster
Past Contributions
PERIOD is a global youth-fueled nonprofit that works to eradicate period poverty and stigma through advocacy, education, and service.
— PERIOD