YCCF News
Memorial Health Fund Announces New Grant Program
Memorial Health Fund (MHF), York County Community Foundation’s first supporting organization, today announced a new grant program that could transform the way our community addresses compelling health issues. The new program has the capacity to grant up to $900,000, and will fund programs that address issues to improve the complete physical, mental and social well-being […]
York County Community Foundation To Hold Grant Information Sessions For Nonprofits Interested In Funding For Reducing Barriers To Aging Well
WHAT: TWO grant information sessions for potential nonprofit applicants who are interested in reducing barriers to aging well. WHEN: Session 1: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 OR Session 2: Thursday, April 7, 2016 Each session runs from 10:30 am – 12:30 pm Light lunch and time to network included WHERE: York County Community Foundation 14 W. […]
Shift Toward Collaboration Among Nonprofits Helps Meet Community Need
York County Community Foundation has advocated for collaboration among nonprofits for years, and the trend is picking up momentum across the country. Collaboration helps break down barriers that hinder real solutions to everyday community needs. The Community Foundation recently awarded collaborative grants totaling $76,000 to several local nonprofits, but the surprise behind the grants is […]
Op-Ed: Hats Off To The Mayor For Proposing Tax Relief For City Taxpayers!
The York city budget, like any municipal budget, is more than just about balancing costs and revenue. It is part of a strategy to move the City forward by increasing its vitality, quality of life and competitiveness. It sends a message to current and future taxpayers about the direction of the City. For the first […]
$6 Million Bequest From York Music Educators Creates Three New Endowments For York Music Organizations
Jim and Beverly Mohatt were lifelong music educators; Beverly was a string instructor in schools in and around York, Jim taught at York College for years. Their love of music and of teaching impacted students of all ages, and their generous estate gift of nearly $6 million to support several musical organizations in the York […]
York County Community Foundation Honors Professional Advisors-2015
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 attorneys, accountants, financial planners, and wealth advisors for their efforts in promoting charitable giving with their clients […]
York County Community Foundation, WellSpan Health Announce First Grant From WellSpan Emergency Services Fund
York County Community Foundation today awarded the first grant from the WellSpan Emergency Services Fund, which was established last year by WellSpan Health. The $171,180 grant was awarded to Southern York County Emergency Medical Services (SYCEMS) to support From left: Alex Christ, SYCEMS EMS Manager; Pam Hoadley, NRP, RN, BS, staff paramedic and grant writer for SYCEMS; Gordon […]
Welcome New VP of Community Investment
Lise Levin recently joined York County Community Foundation as Vice President of Community Investment. As a member of the Foundation’s leadership team, Lise will advance the mission of the Community Foundation through high-impact grantmaking programs and strategic community leadership and improvement initiatives. As head of the Community Investment Department, Lise will supervise the Managing Director […]
York County Community Foundation Names First Supporting Organization
At its 2015 Annual Meeting on May 14, York County Community Foundation announced that Memorial Health Systems Foundation (MHSF) has been named its first supporting organization. Previously, MHSF was a supporting organization of Memorial Hospital. After Memorial Hospital was bought by Community Health Systems, the Memorial Health Systems Foundation began to look for a partner […]
York County Community Foundation Announces New Officers
York County Community Foundation’s 2015 Annual Meeting ushered in leadership change for the 2015-2016 year. Board Chair Paul L. Rudy III recognized President Bill Hartman’s retirement after six years of leadership and welcomed Jane M. Conover as the organization’s new president and CEO. “We are grateful to Bill Hartman for his strategic leadership and clear […]
