National Women's History Month

The CAP/DVS director recounted how 23 organizations formed the Lancaster Action Coalition 51 years ago to establish a shelter for abused women, tracing the history of domestic violence services in the county.

The YWCA director described the organization's work — childcare, sexual assault counseling, housing — and honored Mary Kepler, a foundational YWCA leader from the early 1900s.

The district court administrator spoke briefly about leadership being about showing up every day and serving the community.

The director of A Woman's Concern described her pregnancy center's 50-plus years of providing ultrasounds, advocates, and health classes to women facing unplanned pregnancies.

The county's first female prison warden shared her journey — from one of 13 female correctional officers to leading the 175-year-old institution, now with 48 female officers and four female sergeants.

The Adult Probation director — the first woman in that role — thanked the board and noted the network of women leaders she works with across county government.