YCCF News
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. […]
2016 YorkCounts Indicators Now Available Online
The 2016 YorkCounts Indicators, which provides data on a variety of issues related to the well-being of York County, is now available from York County Community Foundation (YCCF). The data featured online was compiled by the Penn State Data Center, and represents a subset of the vast data available from many sources about life in York […]
Hundreds Attend York County Community Foundation Annual Meeting: New Board Officers Announced
Nearly 300 people attended York County Community Foundation’s (YCCF) 2016 Annual Meeting at the Yorktowne Hotel at the end of May. Just prior to the meeting, Paul L. Rudy III, President of Graham Capital Company, ended his term as board chair while William R. Hartman, former president of YCCF, assumed the board chair position for […]
Elders And Youngsters Revitalizing York Together
Dr. Bill Thomas, guest speaker at YCCF’s recent 2016 Annual Meeting on May 23, is a renowned authority on geriatric medicine and elderhood, who graciously met with staff from the York Daily Record’s editorial board prior to the meeting. What came out of that lengthy conversation was a better understanding of what it means to […]
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 […]
