YCCF News
10 Things to Love About Aging
Of course, things change as you age. However, when you only view aging as impairment and decline, it damages your sense of self, diminishes your opportunities, and prevents you from valuing the wisdom older people bring to your community. That’s why Embracing Aging began hosting a series of online interviews with older adults. We want […]
York County Community Foundation Awards Land Preservation and Educational Training Grants
(YORK, PA, March 18) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to award three grants to two local agencies to help improve the health and well-being of York County residents, including homeless youth. $40,000 from the YCCF Agriculture & Land Preservation Program Fund to the York County Planning Commission for Pilot Partnership to […]
My Brains Didn’t Leave with My Hair Color
During a recent interview with Sonya Bloom, she shared one of the reasons she decided to facilitate discussions to reduce ageism. “My brains didn’t leave with my hair color,” stated Sonya. When she stopped coloring her hair, her beautiful white locks became visible. People began treating her differently. She was shocked by the changes in […]
York County Community Foundation Grows Team to Fuel Community Transformation
The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to welcome two new members to its Communications and Finance teams. Rabiya Khan is their newest member of the Communications Department. Rabiya joins the YCCF team with over 10 years of experience in the field of journalism, marketing and communications, and is excited for the opportunity to […]
The New Pill That Can End Aging
A few years ago, while waiting for a doctor’s appointment, I saw an ad in a Reader’s Digest publication for “the new pill that can end aging because it is guaranteed to help de-age your body 15 to 20 years.” It claimed, “The world’s leading anti-aging doctors, scientists and two Nobel Prize winners agree that […]
Focus on the Whole, Not the Hole
When we see someone using a cane or walker, the stigma associated is often “old, slow, and feeble minded.” When we hear someone is living with dementia, we automatically focus on what has been lost versus what is possible with what remains. No one wants to eat the doughnut because of the hole; the hole […]
Decades of Generosity
This year the York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is celebrating 60 years of partnerships with givers who created legacies that extend beyond their lifetimes and probably beyond their imaginations. People like you and organizations like the one you work for, give to the Community Foundation because they know that giving to an endowment means their […]
COVID’s Impact on Isolation
Covid-19 brought an urgency and increased focus to the problem of social isolation. So it was no surprise to Embracing Aging that connectivity was a common theme from our January 22nd online session titled, Let’s Talk Aging. In a robust exchange of ideas, participants cited fear, accessibility, and motivation as barriers to engagement of older […]
Spark a Childhood of Happy Memories
All children deserve places to run, play, laugh and gather with friends. Especially the children of York City, who have limited access to safe outdoor play space. At this time, York City maintains the city parks, but has limited resources to invest in capital improvements. Thanks to the vision of one man, that’s about to […]
Start Recording!
There is power in hearing someone’s story. Stories help connect people because they provide a glimpse into one’s life. They offer perspective, build understanding, and can help change hearts. Conversations are gifts. Yet sometimes in the busyness of everyday life, we do not take time to engage in meaningful discussions. This is especially true for […]
