YCCF News
Community Development Veteran Warfield Joins YCCF Board of Directors
To further support their mission of creating a vibrant York County, the York County Community Foundation (YCCF) has appointed Timothy Warfield to the organization’s board of directors. Warfield brings more than 50 years of community development experience to the role. Throughout his career, Warfield has directed, developed, and provided expertise to programs that reform lives,…
York County Heroin Task Force Names Executive Director
The York County Heroin Task Force announced it is transitioning to a collaborative agency, complete with executive director and board. The task force, formed in 2014 to combat York County’s opioid abuse epidemic, will now be known as the York Regional Opiate Collaborative. Dr. Matthew Howie, medical director for the York City Bureau of Health,…
Memorial Health Fund Grants $525,000 To Family First Health
Grant will start a community outreach program to reduce low birth weight rates in metro York. December 19, 2016 (York, Pa.) – Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation, has awarded a $525,000 grant to Family First Health. The funds will be used to begin an innovative community outreach program designed…
YCCF Staff Expands With Marketing & Communications Director Thomas
York, PA — Sarah Thomas has been named marketing and communications director for the York County Community Foundation (YCCF). In this role, she is responsible for sharing the organization’s mission and impact with donors and the York County community. She works closely with the Foundation’s leadership team to plan, develop and implement all marketing strategies, communications,…
York County Community Foundation Honors Professional Advisors-2016
Attorneys, financial and tax planners partner with the Foundation to promote charitable giving York, PA – York County Community Foundation inducted two new members into its Professional Advisor Recognition Society at its recent event at The Yorktowne Hotel. Induction into the Professional Advisor Recognition Society allows the Community Foundation to recognize and thank local accountants, attorneys,…
Bill Wolf: A True Legacy Of Giving
We recently lost a pillar of the community with the death of Bill Wolf on September 9. YCCF mourns the loss of our dear friend and one of the bold minds who helped create YCCF as we know it today. In 1992, Bill helped create YCCF’s entire strategic direction and initiated a fundraising campaign that…
Former West York Teacher And Flight Attendant Leaves $3.4 Million Gift In Will To York County Community Foundation; Creates Fund For Education
Doris Schwartz, a former West York teacher and flight attendant who died in 2013,is helping York County educators foster innovation across lines with a fund at York County Community Foundation (YCCF). The Doris E. Schwartz Education Fund was created with a $3.4 million gift to YCCF from Ms. Schwartz’s estate. The fund recently made its…
Op-Ed: Partnering For A Greater York
This editorial first appeared online in the York Daily Record on July 27, 2016 In these days of political speeches about fixing government, it is refreshing to hear that York officials are not waiting for legislative change but are proactively pursuing strategies to strengthen the fiscal health of our municipalities. Michael Doweary, York City’s business…
Honoring Louis Appell Jr.
We are saddened to share with you the passing of one of our dear friends and greatest advocates for York, Louis J. Appell Jr. Our deepest sympathies go out to his wife, Jody, their children and all of his extended family. We will greatly miss Louis’ keen mind, steady guiding influence and passionate commitment to York. YCCF…
Former Librarian Leaves $1.6 Million Gift In Will To Community Foundation
Caroline John had very specific ideas about what she wanted to do with her money after her lifetime, but she was concerned she would not be able to fulfill her wishes. Her attorney, G. Steven McKonly, introduced her to the concept of endowment at York County Community Foundation (YCCF) and explained her options. When Mrs.…
