Category: Annual Report

Education remains one of the most powerful ways to strengthen York County’s future. Understanding this, YCCF intentionally aligns its grantmaking with community needs and supports efforts that spark collaboration, innovation, and long-term growth. In 2025, YCCF invested more than $2.4 million in scholarships, organizations, and initiatives centered on education. While much of this funding supports […]

For Jennifer and Juan, daily life once revolved around perseverance rather than planning. Housing was unstable and often unsafe. After time in a shelter, the family moved into an apartment where safety became their primary concern. Rodents infested the kitchen, the stove caught fire, and cooking meals at home became impossible. When neighbors broke in […]

Many people have experienced that dreaded moment when their car wouldn’t start – often at the most inopportune time. For Jon*, it was on the day of a long-awaited job interview when first impressions mattered. Without reliable transportation, he knew his chances of landing a job were slim. Thankfully, there’s an organization in York that […]

Financial planning isn’t usually top of mind for most students, and not everyone would say math class was their favorite subject. Even parents and teachers will sometimes hear children say, “When will I ever use this when I grow up?” ENTER: Junior Achievement (JA)! Founded in 1961, Junior Achievement of South-Central PA serves over 100,000 […]

For over 150 years, Otterbein Church has served the Mount Wolf community, adapting to meet changing needs while staying true to its mission. Through a partnership with YCCF, the church ensures its impact will continue for generations. One of Otterbein Church’s most impactful ministries is its Early Education Center, serving 100 children and their families. […]

They say there’s no place like home, and Red Lion-based Servants Inc. truly takes that to heart. For over 18 years, Servants has helped York County residents improve the safety and quality of their homes so they can remain there as long as possible. YCCF, through the Fund for York County and Hahn Home Fund […]

Imagine moving to a country where people speak a different language – one you can’t speak or understand. Now imagine being unable to purchase a home, find employment, or enroll your child in school because of this language barrier. These are the challenges that roughly 8.8%, or more than 40,000, York County residents face. Thankfully, […]

The Watershed Alliance of York (WAY) is making a splash in York County by working to improve the health of local waterways through hands-on education and community engagement. Supported by grants from YCCF’s Codorus Watershed Fund, WAY is building a deeper connection between the people of York and the natural resources that sustain us. By […]

Mental health is a key priority for our community. In 2024, Memorial Health Fund (MHF) provided grants to several organizations leading the way. A grant to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) expanded its PAUSE Peer Youth Support Groups to two new school districts, now reaching 3,500 additional students. These support groups provide a […]

During the pandemic, most businesses were forced to explore innovative methods to better serve their clients. For York County’s fourteen senior centers, this meant finding a safer way for its 10,000 members to stay engaged, but without risking their health. When the York County Association of Senior Centers began meeting via Zoom, they quickly learned […]