YCCF News
Op-Ed: Nonprofit sector makes York County a great place to live
The beating heart of York County is the nonprofits that entertain us, uplift us, and ensure the most vulnerable among us have food on their tables and a roof over their heads. As supporters of the nonprofit sector, it’s our privilege to see their amazing work first-hand. In York County, over 1,000 charitable organizations […]
Using the Word “NO” to Get to the Word “YES”
I’ve always found it rather ironic that saying the simple two letter word “NO” can be one of the hardest things to do. It can surface feelings of guilt, the fear of offending others, and the concern of missing out. Not saying “no” leads to over-booked schedules and calendars filled with “things we should do”. […]
It’s Okay to Try!
While growing up, I often heard the words “it’s okay to try”. In fact, my parents were so supportive of me dabbling in new interests that in retrospect, they may have felt like a pinball bouncing from lever to lever. Don’t misunderstand me. We didn’t have the means for travel, private lessons, and luxury purchases. […]
Be BOLD in Your Aging!
The cover of the October 2020 issue of Better Homes & Garden magazine caught my attention. First, because of its different take on decorating a pumpkin and second, because of its messages, “be bold”, “spice up your fall routine”, and “put a new spin on favorites”. It resonated with me because it aligned so well […]
Op-Ed: Creating a Vibrant York County for Everyone
“Change is difficult, but often essential to survival.” – Les Brown The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is dedicated to taking the necessary steps toward advancing racial equity in our community. As an organization, we are doing the work to identify the fundamental changes that are needed to allow YCCF to move in alignment with […]
Community Grant Readers Select Second Round of Grants from York County Community Foundation
Members of the York community helped York County Community Foundation (YCCF) continue to advance its vision to create a vibrant York County by awarding 10 grants to nonprofits totaling $58,985. These grants are part of a new grant making program started this year by YCCF, changing its competitive grant making by inviting members of […]
I Bet You Were Good Looking When You Were Young
“I bet you used to be really good looking when you were young”, was a comment made to Glen Dunbar by a younger woman at a party. Glen was in his fifties. Today, Glen is in his seventies, and that exchange still resonates with him. In fact, Glen shares that last year, a relative in […]
COVID-19 Response Fund Continues to Support Organizations Keeping York Countians Fed and in Their Homes
York, PA — As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to create economic hardships for many York Countians, the York County COVID-19 Response Fund continues to award grants to organizations providing much needed relief for families. To date, the fund, launched jointly by the York County Community Foundation (YCCF) and United Way of York County, has raised […]
What Would York County Look Like if We All Embraced Aging?
Only 30% of our aging is genetic. The other 70% is related to lifestyle and environment. Because no two people are exactly the same, we each experience our aging differently based on our: Culture Family Housing Finance Nutrition Education Exercise Employment Health Care Experiences As we do, we each deserve choices to help us have […]
There’s an Invisible Barrier Impacting our Aging. Do you know what it is?
We want to live easily in our homes and communities and have the best quality of life possible as we age. But there’s an invisible barrier threatening how we do that. This barrier blocks our job choices, limits our opportunities to do the interesting things we desire, and prevents our community from making policy changes […]
