YCCF News
Mary Kay and John Bernosky Fund for York County
John and I created the Mary Kay and John Bernosky Fund for York County in 2020. We were inspired to create this fund after witnessing the amazing generosity of the York community and its response to the needs of neighbors during the COVID-19 crisis. Seeing how the community came together to support each other and […]
Community foundations improve their regions by supporting innovative solutions
In 2020 and 2021, more than 95,000 York County families were able to keep food on their tables, a roof over their heads, and ensure their children’s educational needs were met through the York County COVID-19 Response Fund. The story of this fund is just one great example of how the York County Community Foundation […]
15 York County Organizations Receive over $524,000 for Community Health Programs
(York, PA, November 11, 2021) – To address compelling health issues of the residents of York and its surrounding communities, Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation, recently awarded over $524,000 in grants to 15 York County organizations. One of the most significant grants was to York County Planning Commission’s […]
Buckner Joins York County Community Foundation as Next Vice President of Grants and Community Engagement
(YORK, PA, November 3, 2021) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to welcome Adrian Buckner as the Vice President of Grants and Community Engagement. In his role at the Foundation, Adrian will be responsible for advancing the mission of YCCF through high impact grantmaking and strategic community improvement initiatives. The Grants Department […]
Help Your Aging Be Better
Aging is inevitable. Yet most of us don’t plan for what we want our lives to be like in the future, beyond possibly saving for retirement. We settle for life as it is, without considering how our needs and desires might change, or how this might impact how we live in our homes and communities. […]
York County Community Foundation Grows Team to Fuel Community Transformation
(YORK, PA, October 25, 2021) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to welcome a new member to its team. Anne Ross Knoeller joins YCCF as the new Development Administrator. Her expertise in administering a national donor-advised fund and success in conducting non-profit research demonstrated a proven track record in building and sustaining […]
Celebrating 60 Years of Philanthropy: Support Community Transformation With A Gift Today
Reflecting on YCCF’s 60th Anniversary this year, I can see how the Foundation began, grew, and evolved into a trusted and valued cornerstone of the York community. This is a result of the courage of YCCF to do what is necessary to create a thriving York County, while also stepping back and engaging those most […]
Confronting Racism Coalition – York County’s Civic Action Group
On March 3rd, 2020, just a few days before the pandemic forced many of us to shelter in place, the Confronting Racism Coalition (CRC), a civic action group, held a highly productive retreat at Harrisburg Area Community College’s York campus. A grant from YCCF’s Fund for York County supported the retreat. The goal of the […]
Latinos Unidos of York
The mission of Latinos Unidos (LU) of York is to empower the Latino community and strengthen bonds to promote social, civic, and economic integration of Latino families in the York area. To help build trust, respect and transparency in the York Latinx community, LU created an Ambassador Pilot program and hired an administrative coordinator to […]
York County Community Foundation Honors Reed Anderson at Annual Professional Advisor Event
(YORK, PA, October 8) – York County Community Foundation (YCCF) inducted the late, D. Reed Anderson, Esq. into its Professional Advisor Recognition Society at an event to recognize accountants, attorneys, financial planners, investment advisors, and trust officers for their efforts in promoting charitable giving through YCCF’s endowment funds. Reed Anderson joined Stock and Leader, Attorneys […]
