Category: News

1 in 3 Americans, and over 37% of York Countians, are now age 50 and older.  On average, people who reach age 65 will live another 18-20 years and people who reach age 85 will live another 6-7 years.  We’re an aging society, and data demonstrates that each future generation will continue to live longer. […]

YCCF is seeking a Community Investment Officer to manage our field of interest and competitive grantmaking programs. York County Community Foundation Community Investment Officer Job Description York County Community Foundation creates a vibrant York County by engaging donors, providing community leadership, and investing in high-impact initiatives while building endowment for future generations. The Community Investment […]

Eleven programs designed to improve the quality of life for older adults in York County are the newest recipients of grants from the York County Community Foundation’s (YCCF) Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging. “We want older people in the community to have options for where and how they want to live,” explains Cathy Bollinger, […]

Mont Z. Shaull Scholarship Fund Supports York College Community Opportunity Scholarship Program York, PA —Mont and Cheryl Shaull are providing academic opportunities to students in York City after their lifetimes through the creation of the Mont Z. Shaull Scholarship Fund at York County Community Foundation (YCCF). A graduate of William Penn High School in the […]

York, PA — Twelve programs designed to improve the quality of life in York County are the newest recipients of grants from the York County Community Foundation’s (YCCF) Fund for York County, Beautiful York Program Fund, Children’s Program Fund, and the White Rose Foundation Fund. “Through building relationships with the organizations applying for grants from […]

York has lost another strong leader and we offer our condolences to Governor Wolf, Frances, their family and many friends on the loss of Cornie Wolf. A gracious philanthropist and leader, Cornie’s influence appears all over York. At York County Community Foundation (YCCF), we see it every day as we enter our offices in The […]

York, PA — To continue the traditions of exceptional stewardship of donors’ gifts and leading community progress, York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the addition of Liz Dellinger and Michael Glezer to its board. “YCCF board members bring a variety of expertise and experiences to their service to the Community Foundation. Their collective […]

Three York County municipal organizations received grants from York County Community Foundation’s (YCCF) Codorus Watershed Endowment Fund for vital stormwater projects that will reduce pollutants in the Codorus Watershed. In late 2017 a volunteer committee set up a special funding stream to help municipalities obtain pre-construction funding for stormwater projects, including design, permitting, engineer costs. […]

Eight York area nonprofits are the recipients of grants from the Women’s Giving Circle of the York County Community Foundation. They were selected as part of the most recent WGC Competitive Grants Program, for a total of $44,400 in grants. Victoria Connor, Chair of the Women’s Giving Circle remarked, “Our Grants Committee members were highly […]

York County Community Foundation’s Embracing Aging initiative contributes a monthly column to the local Sunday newspaper. Scroll below to read some of our past articles. Most articles are written to help us broaden our awareness and views on aging. Catch up on EA articles from our EA newsletter. Why not also sign up for Embracing […]