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What Would It Look Life If Aging Wasn’t Bound By Ageism?

What Would It Look Life If Aging Wasn’t Bound By Ageism?

Enrolled in the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities, York County, PA is committed to helping our residents have opportunities and accessibility to the people, places, and experiences we need as we grow older. In Spring 2023, we convened our county commissioners and community partners to discuss barriers hindering progress to this goal and […]


Reimagining Aging in York County

Reimagining Aging in York County

YCCF commissioned an Embracing Aging Study to assess the livability of York County. The report identified the need for centralizing information, services, and opportunities for older adults in the smartest, most efficient, and comprehensive way. As a result of this study, we set on a journey to create TroveStreet. Launched in Spring 2022, TroveStreet, an […]


York County Community Foundation Hosts Annual Meeting to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Embracing Aging and Update Community on 2022 Key Accomplishments

York County Community Foundation Hosts Annual Meeting to Celebrate 10th Anniversary of Embracing Aging and Update Community on 2022 Key Accomplishments

(YORK, PA, May 23, 2023) – The York County Community Foundation held its Annual Meeting at the newly remodeled Yorktowne Hotel on May 11. The event was attended by over 200 people and began with a one-hour program to highlight the philanthropic work of the Foundation. The event also celebrated the 10th anniversary of Embracing […]


Seven Local Nonprofits Receive Over $210,000 for Community Health Programs

Seven Local Nonprofits Receive Over $210,000 for Community Health Programs

(York, PA, May 18, 2023) – Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation, recently awarded over $210,000 in grants to seven York County organizations. These grants will help address compelling health issues of the residents of York and its surrounding communities. “The Memorial Health Fund (MHF) board is pleased to […]


2022 Annual Report Message from the CEO and Board Chair

2022 Annual Report Message from the CEO and Board Chair

York County – you are remarkable! It is because of your generosity and our shared vision for our community that we can fuel community transformation. We are grateful for you! In 2022, we launched new initiatives and programs, celebrated milestones, and helped organizations and individuals sustain their legacies forever. We’re doing all of this in […]


York County Community Foundation Awards Over $35,500 in Grants to Seven Local Organizations

York County Community Foundation Awards Over $35,500 in Grants to Seven Local Organizations

(YORK, PA, April 17, 2023) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to announce the first round of grants awarded this year to seven local organizations committed to making York County a place where everyone can THRIVE! The Fund for York County is focused on supporting our community’s most pressing issues. Our new […]


York County Community Foundation President to Retire

York County Community Foundation President to Retire

(YORK, PA, February 24, 2023) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) Board of Directors has stated that President and CEO Jane Conover has announced her retirement, effective November 30, 2023. Conover joined the Foundation in 2010 as Vice President of Community Investment and was promoted to President in 2015. “We are very grateful for […]


A Name for the Ages

A Name for the Ages

Celebrating Our 10th Anniversary September 2022 – August 2023! To mark this milestone, we are sharing highlights from our work over the past 10 years. In 2016, we held A Name for the Ages campaign to question aging stereotypes and create a conversation about what name older York Countians prefer and why.  Here’s what we learned. […]


Op-ed: We Can Accomplish More Together Than We Can Alone

Op-ed: We Can Accomplish More Together Than We Can Alone

“We can accomplish more together than we can alone.”— Max De Pree True words that are often forgotten. York County Community Foundation understands that to resolve complex social issues in our community, it will take transformative thinking and collaboration among multiple organizations.  That is why we are thrilled to have made two recent multi-year grants to […]


Early Childhood Educators Receive Additional Support to Care for Children

Early Childhood Educators Receive Additional Support to Care for Children

Local foundations and donors have already provided over $450,000 in incentives to more than 300 childcare teachers.   (YORK, PA, January 30, 2023) –To address the issue of attracting and retaining qualified childcare staff, the York County Early Childhood Educator Awards puts money directly into the pockets of teachers, showing sincere appreciation for their commitment […]



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