Category: News

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 […]

(York, PA, November 19, 2025) The York County Community Foundation’s (YCCF) Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging has awarded a $10,000 grant to the York County Food Bank to enhance its Senior Box Program, which provides vital food assistance to older adults across York County. Each month, the York County Food Bank distributes approximately 2,000 […]

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 […]

(York, PA, November 6, 2025) The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to announce the latest round of community grants supporting nonprofits in York County. Through the generosity of donors and YCCF’s various program funds, more than $255,000 was awarded to 21 local organizations advancing education, housing, equity, arts, and community well-being. The collective […]

In response to the federal government shutdown and resulting pause in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits effective November 1, the York County Community Foundation (YCCF) and United Way of York County (UWYC) have partnered to provide immediate assistance to local families facing food insecurity. YCCF established the Nourish Now: Food Relief Fund where others […]

(York, PA, October 15, 2025) – The Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation (YCCF), recently awarded more than $324,000 in grants to eight York County nonprofits. One of the recipients, Recovery House of Worship is a first-time grantee offering services to some of our community’s most vulnerable populations. All […]

(York, PA, September 30, 2025) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to announce its strategic partnership with The High Center for Nonprofits to support the first members of the York County Peer Learning Cohort. The High Center for Nonprofits, part of Elizabethtown College’s nationally recognized High Center, provides nonprofit leaders with tailored tools […]

(YORK, PA, August 21, 2025) – The Racial Equity Fund (REF) of the York County Community Foundation (YCCF) recently awarded over $35,000 in grants to three local nonprofit organizations working to bridge inequities in our community. The REF Committee reviews grant requests up to $15,000 for projects that seek to reduce equity gaps for communities […]

CollaborativeYork.org launches as the go-to hub for resources, networking, and funding opportunities   The York County Nonprofit Collaborative has launched CollaborativeYork.org, a new online platform built to connect, support, and strengthen York County’s nonprofit community. The site offers a central location for funding opportunities, leadership training, peer networking, and nonprofit sector news. Features include: Events […]

(York, PA, August 13, 2025) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is proud to announce over $907,000 in grants awarded to thirty-one nonprofit organizations. YCCF’s grantmaking programs, with the generous support of donors, has awarded a total of $5.7 million year-to-date to nonprofits serving the local community. These recent grants, along with others from the […]