We want to honor the women-owned businesses here in Lancaster and would love to think you'll support them as you plan your gift-giving for upcoming holidays like birthdays, Easter, and Mother's Day is right around the corner.
Consider a charitable contribution for the special women in your life towards a cause that is important to them. Shop https://gifts-that-give-hope-lancaster.square.site/ for all of the local sustainable retailers and non-profits in Lancaster.
Here are just some of the fantastic women-owned businesses in Lancaster:
Chyatee https://www.chyatee.com/
My Peruvian Treasures https://myperuviantreasures.com/
Empowered Goods https://www.shopempoweredgoods.com/
At Empowered Goods, our goal is to do our part in overcoming poverty. Founder, Casi Groff, lived in Juarez, Mexico for two years and saw firsthand the harsh reality of the hardships poverty brings. Casi was specifically struck with the dilemma parents are put in by needing to leave their children home alone and work long hours at factories just to barely make enough to survive, much less thrive. As children spend large portions of their lives alone they are more susceptible to the sinister influences found in impoverished areas such as drugs, violence, gangs, etc. Empowered Goods was born to address this injustice. Through crafting handmade products our artisans are able to be home with their families, working from their kitchen tables, AND receive a healthy living wage to empower them to overcome these cycles of poverty. As Empowered Goods grows, we hope to be part of empowering change in many other communities in need. Each purchase truly makes a difference in the lives of our artisans and their families.
Lancaster Creative Reuse https://www.lancastercreativereuse.org/
The mission of Lancaster Creative Reuse is to connect community excess to those who can use it creatively. Through the low-cost store, Open Craft Table, and education programs, LCR inspires creativity, increases access to the arts through affordability, and encourages reuse. We are located at 1865 Lincoln Highway East in Lancaster, PA. We are a thrift store fully supported by generous donations. We are a 501c3 nonprofit. Want to learn more? Want to make a donation? Click the link below for details!
Lancaster Reology https://www.reologystudio.com/
Since 2013, Reology Studio has been bringing people together to create memories, celebrate friendships, and share laughs. With a unique warehouse in historic downtown Lancaster as its backdrop, surrounded by original artwork, crafts, and repurposed furniture, Reology Studio is a one-of-a-kind event space destination!
Zest Lititz & Cooking School is nestled among the eclectic shops in the heart of historic downtown Lititz, PA, in northern Lancaster County, Zest! features gourmet foods, premium herbs and spices, kitchen gadgets, cookware, knives, home goods and so much more. With a unique collection of cocktail mixes and wine accessories, we have everything you need for flawless cooking and entertaining. Not a confident cook? We welcome all levels of experience to our cooking classes. https://zestchef.com/
Lancaster Local Provisions: Chef Diana https://www.lancasterlocalprovisions.com/
Lancaster Local Provisions donates 1% of sales to Lancaster Farmland Trust, Lancaster Farmland Trust is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting Lancaster County’s unique heritage and way of life. Owners of preserved farms are passionate about their families’ long tradition of working on the land and want to pass down that opportunity to future generations.
Food is Love Lancaster; Book and related foodie merchandise by author Jennifer Oehme Knepper https://foodislovelancaster.com/
Food is Love is a celebration of the chefs, farmers, and small business owners who make Lancaster a special place for foodies like you, who value the unique culture and history it offers. Through storytelling, experiences, and locally sourced products, our mission is to create connectedness in our community, by using food and the love it inspires.
Girl Crush Company https://www.girlcrushco.com/collections
Products with a Purpose: Candace Abel started making her own soaps and lotions when she was on a quest to find natural, healthier bath & body products. Her soaps and lotions with natural ingredients and an artistic flair caught the attention of family and friends, who were soon asking for products for their use, often placing orders for things like custom party and wedding favors. In 2018, Candace decided to turn her hobby into something more and established Girl Crush Company as a social enterprise initiative of Second Grace. Although the name was a nod towards her adoption of daughters, it also stands for the “extra love” we place on our customers and the young mothers who work in the Second Grace program. “Healing life’s little bumps and upheavals begin from within the body, whether it's your mind or your heart,” says Candace. “Caring for our body tenderly and respectfully is an important part of that mindset journey towards resiliency and recovery.” Using this same lens of social well-being, non-profits, Girl Crush Company purchases organic, responsibly sourced oils and butters, and ingredients from local suppliers. Our products contain ethically-sourced colors and fragrances which means no child labor and no animal testing. Our products are handmade in Girl Crush Company’s soap studio in Mount Joy, PA.
