About One United Lancaster
One United Lancaster is an independent, nonpartisan digital news outlet, founded and sponsored by United Way of Lancaster County.
Launched in April 2020 as a comprehensive pandemic resource, it has since become the go-to source for news on local nonprofits, government, and community-driven causes. We are committed to reporting stories often overlooked by larger regional outlets.
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A member of the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association, One United Lancaster adheres to its standards and code of ethics.
Our Mission
To report the truth with context on critical issues impacting the wellbeing of Lancaster residents.
Our Vision
We will enhance public understanding of local issues through objective and fair reporting. We aim to contribute to a healthy, robust local media ecosystem that fosters responsiveness, transparency, and accountability for public entities.
While One United Lancaster is editorially independent from United Way of Lancaster County, its founding sponsor, we share and affirm United Way’s vision of an equitable Lancaster County where every individual has the opportunity to succeed, and the entire community thrives as a result.
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Contact
- Email: oneunitedlancaster@uwlanc.org
- Phone: 717.824.8124
Staff
Brian McCloud
Brian McCloud serves as the new Program Manager of One United Lancaster and Impact Coordinator for United Way of Lancaster County. A proud Lancaster native and graduate of J.P. McCaskey High School, Brian earned his B.A. in Communication Studies with a minor in Theater from Temple University in 2024. He is excited to return to Lancaster, reconnect with the community, and contribute to the growth of the area through his work with United Way.
Ava Gates
Ava Gates is a current Elizabethtown College student studying Professional Writing and Journalism. She has a passion for writing, storytelling, and all things related to the arts. As an Editorial Intern for One United Lancaster, Ava is excited to get more involved with the community and learn about local nonprofits’ work.
Jamie Hughes
Jamie Hughes, a One United Lancaster Editorial Intern, is a Lancaster resident currently attending Millersville University. He got his start in journalism by joining the university newspaper “The Snapper.” Hughes has a personal fascination with the history of the Lancaster area as well as the natural beauty of the county. He frequently visits locations around the county to photograph natural scenery as well as locations in Lancaster City.
Kate Zimmerman
Kate Zimmerman is President & CEO of United Way of Lancaster County and publisher of One United Lancaster. Prior to her current role, Kate led Leadership Lancaster, a community leadership development program. She is a Leadership Lancaster graduate, holds a certificate in fundraising from the Indiana School of Philanthropy and is a certified board governance consultant. She lives in Manheim with her two children and her husband.
Maddie Seiler
Maddie Seiler is the Director of Marketing & Communications at United Way of Lancaster County and current Editor of One United Lancaster. As a graduate of Millersville University and an Americorps member for Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity, she brings immense knowledge of Lancaster County to her role with One United Lancaster.
Anna Smucker
Anna Smucker is the Graphic Designer at United Way of Lancaster County. She is a 2022 graduate of Goshen College and enjoys learning more about the people in our community through writing for One United Lancaster.
