Purpose: To unite women and demonstrate their power to effect positive change as philanthropists, role models, mentors, and leaders.

Local Vision: To build a stronger community by promoting literacy and lifelong learning.

Women United is a group where, regardless of age and background, women can come together to impact the lives of those in York County through volunteer projects, mentoring, and hands-on leadership. Women in York County who currently contribute to United Way of York County and fall into the Membership Criteria (listed below) are invited to join this group of women.  

Membership Criteria 

• Currently contribute $500 or more annually to the United Way of York County, or

• Pledge to step up my gift to reach $500 annually within 3 years, or

• Become a new contributor and agree to step up to $500 annually within 3 years.

Members and guests are invited to join Women United for our next Interviews With Inspiring Women event, featuring Erica Townes on Thursday, August 15, at the Sara Ellen Event Venue. The program runs from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm and includes lunch. This is a free event and all are welcome to attend! 

Erica is an associate attorney at Barley Snyder in the Real Estate and Business practice groups. In her real estate practice, Erica assists clients in residential and commercial development, property acquisition, commercial lease negotiations, zoning, and land use concerns. Erica also devotes a substantial portion of her practice to representing businesses of all sizes and sophistication across a variety of industries.

To complement her corporate law practice, Erica has also worked with companies to obtain certification as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE).

When not practicing law, Erica's firm responsibilities include serving as a member of the firm's Hiring Committee and serving on the firm's Diversity Committee. Erica is also actively involved in the community and currently serves on the board of and is involved with a number of local nonprofit and professional organizations. Prior to joining Barley Snyder, Erica represented public and private employers in a variety of labor and employment law matters.

While not a performer herself, Erica is a musical theatre enthusiast and frequently patronizes New York City and central Pennsylvania theatre productions. Her favorite show running on Broadway is "Hamilton."

Elle Hale, Broker/Owner E Hale Realty RE Brokerage, Chair

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