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About Our Foundation

Carrying Abby's vision forward — one child, one grant, one community at a time.

🌟 Our Mission

What We Do

The Abigail L. Longenecker Memorial Foundation provides funds to local nonprofit organizations for specific projects that benefit children.

Past projects supported cover a large spectrum of need — from arts and literacy programs to athletics, nutrition, and crisis support for children across Lancaster County.

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100% Local Organizations All supported projects are through LOCAL organizations serving Lancaster County children.
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100% Goes to Projects Every contribution goes directly to funded projects — not operating expenses.
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The eyes of a child see the needs of a child...

In just 9 years, Abby Longenecker developed a vision far beyond her age. She saw need and she wanted to help.

In 1997, just weeks before her death, she was visiting Deb's House — a facility for children and families in crisis — when she looked at her mother and said:

"Mommy, can I volunteer here?"

Abby never had the opportunity to volunteer at Deb's House, but her spirit is still helping children who face challenges that children should never have to face.

📋 Submit a Project

Apply for Funding

If you would like to submit a project to the Abigail L. Longenecker Memorial Foundation, please view our application page for funding consideration.

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Is Your Project a Fit?

Projects must benefit children through a LOCAL Lancaster County nonprofit organization.

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💛 Donations

Make a Donation

Donate Online

Make a secure donation to the Abigail L. Longenecker Memorial Foundation using our online donations form.

❤️ Secure Donations Form
🧾 All donations are tax deductible. Abby's Foundation is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.

Donate by Mail

You may also mail your gift directly to the foundation at the address below.

The Abigail L. Longenecker Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 4692 Lancaster, PA 17604-4692
🧾 Please make checks payable to Abby's Foundation. All donations are tax deductible.

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