Category: Embracing Aging

by Cathy Bollinger, Executive Director of Embracing Aging   Things we flip — pancakes, coins, light switches — often reveal a new side. That’s why this year’s Older Americans Month theme, “Flip the Script on Aging,” resonates so deeply. It calls for a shift in how we perceive and talk about aging. When York County […]

by Cathy Bollinger, Executive Director of Embracing Aging Did you know that asking just one simple question can transform your quality of life and the fabric of your community? That’s why we’re encouraging municipalities, planners, architects, developers, organizers, and business owners to consider this question before making major decisions. Wondering what the question is? You’re […]

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 […]

York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to announce the successful completion of an accredited certification earned by Cathy Bollinger, Executive Director of Embracing Aging & TroveStreet®. With her new designation as a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)® issued by the Society of Certified Senior Advisors, Cathy Bollinger has demonstrated advanced knowledge in the multiple processes […]

The Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging is pleased to announce the recent grants totaling $29,999 awarded to five local nonprofits serving York County. The Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging is focused on improving how people experience aging in York County.  Grants from the fund support programs serving people age 50 and older. Cathy […]

The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is committed to building economic mobility for low-income people through its impactful THRIVE Grants from  the Fund for York County. The Fund for York County is focused on supporting our community’s most pressing issues. Our THRIVE grants support programs in the focus areas of housing, career development, transportation, childcare, […]

Enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, York County, PA is committed to helping our residents have opportunities and accessibility to the people, places, and experiences we need as we grow older. In Spring 2023, we convened our county commissioners and community partners to discuss barriers hindering progress to this goal and […]

YCCF commissioned an Embracing Aging Study to assess the livability of York County. The report identified the need for centralizing information, services, and opportunities for older adults in the smartest, most efficient, and comprehensive way. As a result of this study, we set on a journey to create TroveStreet. Launched in Spring 2022, TroveStreet, an […]

(YORK, PA, April 17, 2023) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the first round of grants awarded this year to seven local organizations committed to making York County a place where everyone can THRIVE! The Fund for York County is focused on supporting our community’s most pressing issues. Our new […]

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary September 2022 – August 2023! To mark this milestone, we are sharing highlights from our work over the past 10 years. In 2016, we held A Name for the Ages campaign to question aging stereotypes and create a conversation about what name older York Countians prefer and why.  Here’s what we learned. […]