YCCF News
Embracing Aging’s Issue with Facebook’s 10 Year Challenge
Shortly after the start of 2019, I noticed a new trend emerging on Facebook. Titled the How Hard Did Aging Hit You challenge, users were encouraged to post side-by-side photos of them now and from 10 years ago as physical evidence of how they are holding up as they age. While I believe people on Facebook […]
New York County Brand Announced: “Have It Made Here”
New brand honors the maker’s spirit of York County York, PA – From our fields to our factories, York County is known worldwide for the things we make. York County now has a new destination brand to attract visitors built on the maker’s spirit that drives our economy. The new brand, logo, and tagline Have It […]
McConkey Named to Nonprofit Board
Human Resources Professional Joins YCCF Board of Directors York, PA — Suzanne McConkey, SPHR has joined the York County Community Foundation (YCCF) board of directors to continue the organization’s commitment to strategic thinking, vision, and the future of York County. McConkey serves as the Vice President Human Resources for Glatfelter Insurance Group and has […]
13 York County Organizations Receive $228,000 for Health Programs
York, PA – 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 $228,160 in grants to 13 York County organizations. “The grants approved by the Memorial Health Fund Board are impacting members of our community before […]
Women’s Giving Circle Recognizes Community Contributions of Carolyn E. Steinhauser
Inaugural Carolyn E. Steinhauser Prize Announced York, PA — Women’s Giving Circle of York County Community Foundation announced the launch of the Carolyn E. Steinhauser Prize, recognizing the extraordinary contributions of its founder at a luncheon on Thursday, November 8. The prize was conferred on its namesake and inaugural recipient, Carolyn E. Steinhauser at a […]
What Will Your Legacy Be?
In October 2017, more than 100 students and school employees from across York County attended the Leadership Summit: Dialogue on Race to learn about what they can each do to make their schools and our community more inclusive. Hosted by the YWCA of York, the event was supported with a grant from the Fund for […]
Why Focus on Reducing Barriers to Aging Well?
1 in 3 Americans, and over 37% of York Countians, are now age 50 and older. On average, people who reach age 65 will live another 18-20 years and people who reach age 85 will live another 6-7 years. We’re an aging society, and data demonstrates that each future generation will continue to live longer. […]
Keep Updated on EA e-News 2018
Embracing Aging periodically puts out an e-newsletter, covering topics relevant to aging in place, EA’s work in the community and inspiring stories of people embracing their age. Sign Up for EA E-News Now Embracing Aging is also on Facebook! Like our page to keep up with EA in the community!
Why Focus on Improving Attitudes on Aging?
As our initiative first evolved in fall 2013 and people learned more about it, we received push-back regarding the Embracing Aging name. Since that time, when in the community talking about our work, we are often greeted with glazed over eyes, body language indicating discomfort in the topic, and verbal comments expressing aging as unimportant […]
Stories of Older Adults Embracing Their Age
Advocating for Safe Walking When North York Borough resident Liz Eisenhart made the decision to stop driving due to a decline in vision, she knew she didn’t want it to keep her from participating in the activities she enjoyed, which included workouts at Curves. Fortunately, a N. George Street rabbittransit bus stop was only a […]
