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York County Community Foundation Awards Grants Scored by Community Grant Readers

York County Community Foundation Awards Grants Scored by Community Grant Readers

(YORK, PA, September 9) – Members of the community helped York County Community Foundation (YCCF) advance its vision to create a vibrant York County by awarding 12 nonprofits grants totaling $64,019. The community grant making program of YCCF invites residents from across York County to bring a wider perspective to the review process. Volunteer grant […]


York County: a Livable Community for All

York County: a Livable Community for All

York County’s Age-Friendly Action Plan Receives AARP Endorsement The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the approval of York County’s Age-Friendly Action and Evaluation Plan – a requirement for enrollment into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Bill Armbruster, Senior Advisor, AARP Livable Communities said, “The plan is amazing!  It has […]


York County’s Age-Friendly Action Plan Receives AARP Endorsement

York County’s Age-Friendly Action Plan Receives AARP Endorsement

(YORK, PA, August 19) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the approval of York County’s Age-Friendly Action and Evaluation Plan – a requirement for enrollment into AARP’s Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities. Bill Armbruster, Senior Advisor, AARP Livable Communities said, “The plan is amazing!  It has everything and more […]


Grant Writing: An Insider’s Guide

Grant Writing: An Insider’s Guide

by Roth J. Preap, Grants Program Associate You are short on time, and you have multiple proposals to submit, you wish you just knew what information was the most pertinent. We have all been here before. So much to do, but so little time. The fact of the matter is that you are doing the […]


York County Community Foundation Launches Racial Equity Fund to Focus On Inequities In York County

York County Community Foundation Launches Racial Equity Fund to Focus On Inequities In York County

(YORK, PA, August 17) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the launch of the Racial Equity Fund Grant Program that will focus on “shifting the paradigm of equitable opportunities.” The Racial Equity Fund Committee is comprised of community leaders of color. The grant program they designed supports projects that address issues of […]


YCCF’s Embracing Aging Helps You Be Proactive

YCCF’s Embracing Aging Helps You Be Proactive

For Joel Conway, his decision to get involved with YCCF’s Embracing Aging stemmed from his desire to be more proactive about his own aging and to be more mindful of his interactions with older adults. Joel is only in his 50s but says the group discussions have helped him become a better listener. Hearing others […]


COVID-19 Response Fund Awards Grant to Address Childcare Staffing Crisis

COVID-19 Response Fund Awards Grant to Address Childcare Staffing Crisis

Early childhood education and childcare are essential for working families and for our community’s economic future. The COVID-19 pandemic escalated already existing barriers to women’s economic participation, inequities for women and families of color. Child Care Consultants, Inc. reports that, from March 2020 to March 2021, 1,773 fewer children are enrolled in childcare programs in […]


Thriving As We Grow Older

Thriving As We Grow Older

Margaret Manning was extremely excited to turn 70 on March 6, 2020. Little did she know that less than two weeks later, our state and much of the world would be going into lockdown. Margaret, who is usually busy doing things for others, found herself having little contact with friends and family. Her excitement of […]


YCCF’s Embracing Aging Helps You Be Proactive

YCCF’s Embracing Aging Helps You Be Proactive

For Joel Conway, his decision to get involved with YCCF’s Embracing Aging stemmed from his desire to be more proactive about his own aging and to be more mindful of his interactions with older adults. Joel is only in his 50s but says the group discussions have helped him become a better listener. Hearing others […]


York City Students Get in Gear

York City Students Get in Gear

The GEAR Project is a new 36- week robotics and engineering pilot program for York City students in grades 9-12, supported by a grant from YCCF’s Children’s Program Fund. This innovative program is “geared” toward providing a well-rounded experience in all 4 disciplines of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math). Students meet once a week for […]



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