YCCF News
York County Community Foundation Announces Evolution of Team
(YORK, PA July 20, 2022) – The past several years were a time of reflection and strategic thinking for York County Community Foundation. As part of that reflection, we are proud to announce several promotions and title changes. “I am so proud to have such a talented and committed staff. Each member of the team…
Laying the Foundation for a Life of Success
Early childhood education and childcare are essential for working families and our community’s economic prosperity. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated already existing barriers to women’s economic participation, and further highlighted inequities that exist for families of color. Worldwide, statistics show an unprecedented number of women leaving the workforce to care for their children who were either…
Just Get Moving
Did you know that there is an intervention that can: Relieve knee arthritis pain by 47% Slow the progression of Alzheimer’s and dementia by 50% Help reduce the progression of diabetes by 58% Lessen anxiety by 48% Relieve depression by 30% This intervention reduces fatigue, provides endless health benefits, and lowers your risk of death.…
YCCF Adds Half Million Dollars to Racial Equity Fund Grantmaking Program
(YORK, PA, June 21, 2022) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) board of directors recently approved an additional $500,000 commitment to the Racial Equity Fund Grant Program to address issues of racism and inequity in our community and create systemic change. $250,000 will be available for grantmaking as projects are presented to the committee…
Responding with Kindness and Understanding
For older adults living with dementia and their caregivers, going about their daily routines can be difficult. Interactions with store associates, servers, tellers, and even in times of emergencies with first responders, can be challenging, because they may not know how best to engage with them. Last year, YCCF’s Hahn Home Fund supported a collaboration…
Board Member Spotlight: Harold Myers
At YCCF, we know that our organization’s success is due in-part to our amazing Board of Directors. To show our appreciation, we’re highlighting them throughout the year and invite you to learn more about the work of these amazing individuals. Today, we’d like you to meet, Harold Myers. Harold is originally from Baltimore County (White…
Board of Directors Spotlight: Lisa Kennedy
At YCCF, we know that our organization’s success is due in-part to our amazing Board of Directors. To show our appreciation, we’re highlighting them throughout the year. We invite you to learn more about the amazing work of these individuals. Today, we’d like you to meet Lisa Kennedy. Lisa was born in Manhattan, New York,…
Six York County Organizations Receive over $174,000 for Community Health Programs
(York, PA, June 7, 2021) – Memorial Health Fund, a supporting organization of the York County Community Foundation, recently awarded over $174,000 in grants to six local organizations. These grants seek to address the compelling health issues of the residents of York and its surrounding communities. “The board of the Memorial Health Fund (MHF) is…
The Conversation
con·ver·sa·tion noun a talk, especially an informal one, between two or more people, in which news and ideas are exchanged. Most people enjoy catching up with friends and family about what’s going on in their lives. But there are some conversations many choose to ignore. I recently attended a session titled Estate Planning Toolbox: …
Stabilizing Housing by Building Stronger Relationships
With a grant from York County’s COVID-19 Response Fund, Tenfold, a local nonprofit organization, developed a plan to help stabilize the rental housing market in York during the pandemic. The York Rental Stability Network (YRSN) is a referral-based program offering two services: landlord risk-mitigation program and housing stabilization services. The goal is to avoid eviction…
