Category: News

(York, PA, April 14, 2026) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to announce twenty-three grants totaling $239,780 to twenty-one local nonprofits. This round of grant funding is made possible through 11 donor-established funds dedicated to advancing the causes they care about. These grants support a diverse group of nonprofit organizations across York […]

(York, PA, April 7, 2026) The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to announce the first-round of its 2026 grant awards totaling $626,242 to thirty-four nonprofit organizations across York County that are driving meaningful, lasting change. Through strategic investments in housing, health, education, workforce development, environmental stewardship, and community connection, these grants reflect YCCF’s […]

(York, PA, February 25, 2026)  — York County Community Foundation (YCCF), in partnership with Leadership York (LY), is proud to announce the launch of Board Forward, a new cohort-based leadership development initiative designed to strengthen the partnership between nonprofit Executive Directors and Board Chairs. Developed in collaboration with the York County Nonprofit Collaborative, to which […]

(York, PA, February 23, 2026) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to welcome three new team members: Justin Keech, Robert (Bob) Bentley, and Lisa Gallagher. “We are excited to welcome Justin to the Finance team and Bob and Lisa to our Development team. They bring fresh ideas and valuable experience that I […]

York, PA (February 4, 2026) — Nonprofit professionals and community leaders from across the lower Susquehanna Valley will gather on April 22 for the Susquehanna Nonprofit Summit, a one-day regional conference focused on connection, collaboration and shared learning to build nonprofit capacity and resilience. The conference will take place at the Wyndham Gettysburg Hotel and […]

(York, PA, January 28, 2026) –York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to share the impact of its work on the community in 2025. YCCF strives to create a vibrant York County by engaging donors, providing community leadership, and investing in high-impact initiatives while building endowments for future generations. The organization awarded 1,504 grants to […]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Media Contact: Carolyn Warman, Consultant Women’s Giving Circle 717.870.6847 [email protected]   January 26, 2026 (York, PA) – The Women’s Giving Circle (WGC) of York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce that applications for this year’s Carolyn Eyster Steinhauser Prize are now available. Created in 2017 by the WGC, the award […]

When it comes to raising children, the old adage, It takes a village, remains true to this day. As for teaching children, early childhood education experts agree that the child’s village can help lay the foundation for a lifetime of learning. For York City children, that foundation is growing stronger thanks to the York City […]

(York, PA, December 16, 2025) York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the appointment of Cathy Bollinger, CSA, as its Director of Grantmaking. In this role, Cathy will lead YCCF’s grantmaking operations from application review through impact measurement, ensuring that every stage of the process advances long-term, equitable progress for York County. Reporting […]

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 […]