YCCF News
York Seeks Input of Residents for Branding Research Process
York County and Downtown York have partnered with North Star Destination Strategies to develop a community “brand” for marketing the area to visitors, residents and businesses. The project is being led by a steering committee with members from the Cultural Alliance of York County, Downtown, Inc., Main Street Hanover, York County Community Foundation, York County […]
York County Community Foundation Awards Grants to Strengthen Nonprofit Efforts
The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) awarded $217,751 to community nonprofits from its Fund for York County, Children’s Program Fund, and the White Rose Foundation Fund during its most recent grant cycle. Eleven organizations received grants, ranging from $4,500 to $140,000. YCCF committed to continuing support for Communities in Schools in the York City School […]
YorIt Now Accepting Applications For $20,000 Social Venture Challenge Grant
Individuals or groups with great ideas for invigorating York could win a grant of up to $20,000 from the YorIt venture challenge, which is administered by the York County Community Foundation. Taste Test, the Royal Square pop-up restaurant space, was a winner in 2016. “Through the YorIt Social Venture Challenge, we support emerging socially-minded organizations […]
11 York County Organizations Receive $274,000 for Health Programs
$274,000 in grants have been awarded to 11 organizations to improve the complete physical, mental and social well-being of the residents of York and its surrounding communities. The grants were awarded by Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation. “The health and well-being of our community has many components,” said […]
York County Community Foundation Honors Professional Advisors-2017
York County Community Foundation inducted Jody Anderson Leighty, Esq. and Timothy J. Bupp, Esq. into its Professional Advisor Recognition Society at an event on Thursday, September 28 at the Heritage Hills Resort. Induction into the Professional Advisor Recognition Society allows the Community Foundation to recognize and thank local accountants, attorneys, financial planners, investment advisors, and […]
Fiscal Decay Accelerates In PA Municipalities
Findings in New Study have Dire Implications for the Commonwealth Fiscal decay has accelerated in all types and sizes of Commonwealth municipalities over the last 24 years, jeopardizing Pennsylvania’s health and economic competitiveness, according to a compelling new Pennsylvania Economy League (PEL) report, “Communities in Crisis: The Truth and Consequences of Municipal Fiscal Distress in […]
More York County Trucks Needed For Hurricane Relief! Seeking $25,000 To Transport Donated Emergency Supplies To Victims
York County Community Foundation (YCCF) and Bailey Coach, Inc. have partnered to raise funds to transport emergency supplies donated by generous York and Lancaster residents. Bailey has been collecting supplies all week and has already filled four trucks scheduled to leave Friday for Texas. These trucks were donated by area trucking companies including Frock Brothers, […]
Governor Wolf Among Donors Who Stepped Up To Provide Hurricane Relief Through YCCF
York County Community Foundation granted $20,000 to provide relief to victims of Hurricane Harvey. The grants were awarded after YCCF put out a call to action to fundholders who recommended grant assistance. “York County is full of compassionate, generous people, and as leaders in philanthropy, YCCF is here to assist them in making timely charitable […]
Assistance for those affected by Hurricane Harvey
One role of community foundations is to facilitate assistance for the greatest needs of a community. Our friends at the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF) are currently faced with tremendous needs to provide Hurricane Harvey Relief. The Mayor of Houston and the greater Houston community have partnered with the GHCF to create a relief fund […]
$82,000 in Grants from YCCF’s Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging Awarded to Area Organizations
In an effort to make York County a great place to age, York County Community Foundation’s Hahn Home Fund for Embracing Aging awarded $82,579 during its 2017 competitive grant cycle. Thirteen nonprofit organizations received grants ranging from $2,320 to $10,000 for programs serving people age 50 and older. YCCF’s Embracing Aging strives to create a community that […]
