(York, PA, April 21, 2026) – The Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation (YCCF), recently awarded over $471,000 in grants to sixteen York County nonprofits. These recent grant recipients are working to address York County’s most compelling health and wellness issues impacting local residents.
“Our nonprofit grantees offer a wide range of unique services from access to food to providing compassionate end-of-life services for grieving families. We are pleased to know that the funds awarded will help improve the health and quality of life for people in York County who rely on these crucial services,” shared Michelle Hovis, Board Chair of Memorial Health Fund.
Memorial Health Fund (MHF) Grant Recipients:
Family First Health received $75,000 for its Family First Pharmacy for its recently opened a full-service pharmacy for patients and community members at the George Street location (116 S. George St., York).
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank received $50,000 for Assessing Food Access for York County Residents through a Community Hunger Mapping Project. The program conducts in‑depth neighborhood‑level research on hunger and food insecurity in York County to identify gaps for a more effective and equitable charitable food network.
Chasing the Rainbows Inc. received $50,000 to expand its trauma‑informed initiative, a program providing compassionate, continuous perinatal bereavement support for families through trained hospital care and ongoing emotional resources.
Hospice & Community Care received $50,000 to Increase Access to and Enhancing Quality of Palliative and Hospice Care for Patients with Dementia. The program provides compassionate, holistic dementia care by strengthening clinical support, caregiver education, and community collaboration.
House of Hope York received $40,000 to expand its Life Skills Room. A space that will transform into a warm, trauma‑informed learning environment where girls can heal, build confidence, and practice real‑world skills that support a stable and hopeful future.
Peyton Walker Foundation received $40,000 for its Strengthening the Chain of Survival Program by delivering 40 Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) to York County nonprofits and youth athletic organizations.
White Rose Leadership Institute received $25,000 for Give Local York, 2026.
YMCA of the Roses received $23,000 for its Veteran’s Wellness Expansion Efforts.
TrueNorth Wellness Services received $22,749 to replace its Amazing Kids Club Equipment.
Katallasso Inc. received $22,100 for Technology Enhancements to its Electronic Health Records System.
Logos Works Partners received $20,000 for its Officer Wellness Program to enhance public safety and support for youth.
Logos Works Partners received $18,300 for its Active Attack Integrated Response Training Program for York County First Responders.
Margaret E. Moul Home received $12,000 for a Bed Enhancement Project.
Susan P. Byrnes Health Education Center received $10,000 for its Preventive Health Education Programming for York County students.
Appell Center for the Performing Arts received $6,635 for its Open Mic & Scene Classes.
Leg Up Farm, Inc. received $5,000 for a Life Skills Kitchen Conversion.
Autism at Face Value received $1,400 for Formalizing a Clinical Collaboration in the TARP Pilot Program for Neurodivergent Adolescents.
Memorial Health Fund transforms the way our community addresses compelling health issues to improve the complete physical, mental, and social well-being of the residents of York County. Memorial Health Fund became a supporting organization of York County Community Foundation in 2015. Previously, Memorial Health Fund was a supporting organization of Memorial Hospital. In 2025, Memorial Health Fund awarded over $1 million in grants.
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