YCCF News
The Impact of Ageism in Healthcare
A few months ago, my mother needed a surgery and was hospitalized for a few days. It all happened rather quickly. One minute she was at an appointment with her primary care provider, and the next thing we knew, an ambulance was transporting her from the doctor’s office to the ER. At the time, the […]
YCCF is excited to welcome Meredith Schreffler as its new Vice President of Finance & Operations.
(York, PA, August 1, 2022) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is excited to welcome Meredith Schreffler as its new Vice President of Finance & Operations. In this role, Meredith will advance the mission of the Community Foundation primarily by retaining the confidence of its stakeholders by ensuring good stewardship of the funds entrusted […]
York County Community Foundation Awards Over $150,000 in Environmental and Community Development Grants
(YORK, PA, July 25) – The York County Community Foundation (YCCF) is pleased to award three grants to support land and water preservation and downtown revitalization efforts. The three grants include: $60,000 from YCCF’s Agriculture and Land Preservation Program Fund to the Farm and Natural Lands Trust. This grant will support the hiring of a […]
Blazing Trails and Saving Waterways
The York County Rail Trail Authority (YCRTA) has been designing and building rail trails in York County since 1990. At the completion of their first project in the summer of 1999, the Heritage Rail Trail’s former President Commissioner, Robert Minnich, declared with a smile, “On to Hanover!” Over twenty years later, the Authority was presented […]
Matthew Poff
At YCCF, we know that our organization’s success is due in-part to our amazing Board of Directors. To show our appreciation, we’ll be highlighting them throughout the year. Today, we’d like you to meet, Matthew Poff. Matthew grew up in York County and has always loved living in an area that experiences all four seasons. […]
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 […]
